During the 38th summit of African Union (AU) heads of state and government in Addis Ababa on 15 February, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, Foreign Minister of Djibouti, was elected president of the AU Commission. In a tight race against Raila Odinga of Kenya and Richard Randriamandrato of Madagascar, he secured a two-thirds majority of the votes […]
“To understand migration, it is essential to listen to individual stories, as they are the ones that bring numbers to life.” This statement was made by Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie during her 2016 TEDxEuston speech, where she addressed migration and the importance of understanding the human experiences behind statistical data. Indeed, information about African […]
The resumption of fighting in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo since 27 January has resulted in 2,900 deaths and over 2,000 injuries, according to the latest figures from the United Nations (UN). Many injured individuals require urgent care, medical infrastructures are overwhelmed, and thousands of civilians are still deprived of vital assistance. In the midst […]
In preparation for the Senegalese legislative elections held on 17 November 2024, AfricTivistes co-organised a sensitisation and training workshop on electoral disinformation in collaboration with the Alliance for Migration, Leadership, and Development (AMLD). The exercise aimed to equip participants with the necessary tools to combat the spread of fake news, thereby promoting a transparent and […]
From 16th to 17th January, AfricTivistes, in collaboration with Article 19, equipped the media against cyber threats and physical assaults. This workshop is part of a broader project aimed at documenting and protecting civic space in Senegal. Over two days, journalists and other media professionals participated in sessions ranging from raising awareness about current digital […]
As part of their shared commitment to leveraging a new dynamic of citizen participation and creating a network of change-makers in Madagascar, AfricTivistes and Isika have formed a partnership aimed at establishing a Citizen Lab. This citizen laboratory will serve as an innovative space and a collaborative platform to encourage dialogue between citizens, providing digital […]
The 2024 AfricTivistes Champion of Governance and Democracy initiative was concluded on the sidelines of the Drive for Democracy Indaba, held in Johannesburg, South Africa. On 24 November, Thuli Madonsela was presented with the award in recognition of her exceptional contributions to the promotion of human rights and social justice in South Africa. Thuli Madonsela […]
Following the success of its first documentary titled “Senegal: One Power, Two Terms,” AfricTivistes continues to celebrate Senegalese democracy with a new film, “Victory of Democracy: Insights from Senegal.” This work explores the resilience of a country that, despite political challenges and rising social tensions, remains an example of democratic stability in a region marked […]
From 14th October to 4th November 2024, the Africa Drive For Democracy conference on the theme of “Rediscovering Africa’s Democratic Soul: Renewing the Commitment to Democracy” was in full swing. Centred around a series of virtual sessions, the event, organised by a number of organisations including AfricTivistes, brought together some of the most influential voices […]
In January, AfricTivistes launched the Champion of Governance and Democracy initiative to contribute to promoting democratic governance in Africa through an open and citizen-driven distinction. After a thorough process of screening, pre-selection, jury voting, and public voting, the identity of the laureate will be revealed during the Africa Drive for Democracy Indaba on 24 November […]
The issue of term limits has always been a major concern on the continent. In the aftermath of independence, many African states adopted strong regimes, citing the need for social cohesion and economic development. This conception of political power stifled any attempts at democratic opening. The limitation on the number of terms was practically non-existent, […]
The 11th edition of the Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa (#FIFAfrica24) was held in Dakar from 25 to 27.The international event provided a platform for reflection on the many contemporary challenges facing the African continent through its states and its Internet users. Read the full speech given by Cheikh Fall, President of AfricTivistes, at […]
Zanzibar | Nairobi | Dakar| Accra| Johannesburg| Kampala| – The future of democracy in Africa is at a crossroads. Young people who are increasingly yearning for more democracy and freedom are growing frustrated by an abject failure of their governments to respond to their democratic aspirations. As Afrobarometer notes, fewer than half (45%) of Africans […]
AfricTivistes is supporting the Centre sénégalo-américain de renforcement des capacités (CESARC) by offering four (4) scholarships to young people from the suburbs of Dakar. These scholarships will allow beneficiaries to undertake a 10-month vocational training programme at CESARC, due to start on 21 October 2024. This initiative is part of CESARC’s Mentoring-Learning-Coaching, Advocacy and Capacity […]
AfricTivistes has joined the Coalition on Information and Democracy, a platform dedicated to strengthening dialogue between civil society and policymakers to address challenges related to digital information. This contributes to the organisation’s efforts to promote democracy. As of October this year, AfricTivistes has become the 50th organisation in the world to join the Coalition on […]
Following the release of its documentary film and white paper from the project “Senegal: One Power, Two Terms”, AfricTivistes is now presenting a legal review that offers recommendations for rights reforms aimed at ensuring the independence of the judiciary, public security, and the protection of fundamental rights in Senegal, whilst strengthening participatory democracy. As indicated […]
AfricTivistes is releasing a documentary film titled “Sahel à Égalité: Digital in service of reducing inequalities” (Sahel on Equal Terms: Digital Solutions for Reducing Inequalities) discussing the multiple disparities in the Sahel region. This film is produced as part of the Sahel Insight project which explores how digital technology can become a powerful ally in […]
For three days, Dakar was a crossroads for actors involved in internet governance and digital rights in Africa and beyond. The 11th edition of the annual Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa (FIFAfrica), which is the largest gathering on digital rights in Africa, shed light on the state of digital democracy in the region. From […]
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