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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

The Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) organise the annual Internet Freedom Forum in Africa (FIFAfrica24) in Senegal in partnership with AfricTivistes. This first edition in Francophone Africa will highlight the state of digital democracy in this region, which faces numerous challenges. From 25 to 27 September 2024, Dakar will […]

AfricTivistes is partnering with Yiaga Africa and the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) to organise the first “Building Solidarity” Conference. On 8 and 9 July in Dakar, the event will strengthen solidarity between African social movements in response to the democratic backsliding on the African continent. In a global context of democratic regression, the Building […]