As a pan-African network at the intersection of technology and democracy since its inception in 2015, AfricTivistes is proud to present its 2025-2029 Strategic Plan. Marking ten years of existence, this document is a call to action for agents of change and partners who share our vision of an Africa where civic tech serves as […]

AfricTivistes has just launched the AfricTivistes CitizenLab Mauritania app! This new mobile platform , dedicated to civic information, gives a voice to young people in #Mauritania , and is now available for free download. Thanks to this application: Access reliable and verified information on civic engagement, good governance, and more. Discover local data and analyses […]

The third issue of AfricTivistes Citizen Lab Benin Magazine is now available online. This special edition highlights current challenges regarding human rights through exclusive investigations, in-depth analyses, and impactful testimonies from those engaged in this struggle. This new issue of the publication offers a comprehensive reflection on human rights in the face of contemporary challenges. […]

This brochure highlights the contribution of AfricTivistes within the framework of Charter Project Africa, a project aimed at advancing democratic governance through advocacy, training, and awareness. As a member of the consortium, AfricTivistes has, for four years, leveraged digital tools to promote democracy, citizen participation, and good governance in Africa, notably through innovative activities such […]

The Taxaw Temm toolkit is a treasure trove of information, offering detailed guidance to help protect yourself against cyberbullying, particularly sexual harassment—a scourge increasingly affecting women and girls. The toolkit was developed as part of the Taxaw Temm Aar Sunu Bopp campaign, the third phase of the AfricTivistes Women Cybersecurity project, in collaboration with Internews. […]

So far, AfricTivistes, through the ANNA GUEYE AWARD, honors the best journalists and bloggers engaged in civic engagement through their work. In addition to this award that pays tribute to our late comrade Anna Gueye, AfricTivistes is now taking a further step to honor, beyond journalists and bloggers, the champions of civic action in Africa. […]

AfricTivistes is pleased to share with you its annual activity report. As the most influential network of young change-makers in Francophone Africa, acting as a force of dissent, a force of proposals, and a force of contribution, the organization is present in 40 countries on the continent and brings together over 200 change-makers. This 2019-2020 […]

AfricTivistes publishes the summary report of its third Summit, held in Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) on 11, 12, and 13 November 2021, with the theme “Promoting the Development and Democratic Governance of the Internet in Africa.” Following Dakar in 2015 and Ouagadougou in 2018, the Abidjan edition provided a clear understanding of the maturity of the […]

Internet shutdowns disrupt the free flow of information and create a veil that allows repression to unfold without external scrutiny. By cutting off or restricting the internet, the Republic of Cameroon has joined an increasingly long list of governments that order network shutdowns during periods of social unrest, a practice that many member states of […]

This newly released issue celebrates a committed Beninese youth engaged in the issues of democracy, human rights, and digital innovation for effective civic participation. The faces of this dynamic youth include Pamela AKPLOGAN, Head of the Youth, Sports, and Citizenship Unit of the OIF. Recognizing her inspiring journey, this edition highlights her significant actions in […]

AfricTivistes CitizenLab has published the first issue of its monthly ACLB magazine. A magazine that arrives at the right time in a country where civil society is active and contributes to sustaining the momentum for promoting citizen engagement and democracy in the country. Thus, this first issue highlights an engaged Beninese youth concerned with issues […]

As part of its project “Senegal: One Power, Two Mandates,” AfricTivistes has developed a legal framework that offers recommendations for reforms aimed at ensuring the independence of justice, public security, and protecting fundamental rights in Senegal, while strengthening participatory democracy. The legal framework “Diagnosis of the Senegalese Legal Framework” thoroughly explores the constitutional provisions and […]

AfricTivistes is pleased to share with you this educational tool that will enable the reproduction of Sahel Insights sessions for other youth. It revisits our methodology and details each part in order to simplify the facilitation of training. This product of collective intelligence is a weapon against inequalities. The methodology used is based on eight […]

The Voter’s Guide designed by the AfricTivistes Citizen Lab Mauritania aims to make practical information about the voting process accessible, from the composition of polling stations to the transmission of minutes. It is inspired by applicable texts concerning local authorities and aims to help voters make informed choices to improve their lives in all aspects. […]

This 388-page work is part of the AfricTivistes Observatory of Democracy, aiming to raise awareness among African populations about the excessive impact of presidential mandates by encouraging citizen participation in the building of democratic states. Radioscopy of Democracy in Sub-Saharan Africa explores these systemic dynamics through a critical analysis of African political regimes, particularly the phenomena […]

This document is the result of contributions from citizens of African countries compiled as part of the Pan-African Citizen Consultation online, which aims to gather a diversity of views and opinions, particularly from young people, civil society, and activists. This consultation demonstrates the importance of giving a voice to citizens. The ideas expressed will be […]

AfricTivistes has developed this toolkit as part of the implementation of the Africtivistes Civic Engagement Programme and Africtivistes Civic Engagement Tour (ACET). The toolkit is a comprehensive training manual that allows future trainers to easily replicate the programme and share it with as many young Africans as possible. It features modules on self-management, civic leadership, […]

Africa needs more democracy. The struggle to uphold rights and freedoms must be strengthened and adapted in the face of growing threats. In 2021, three coups d’état, numerous political crises and increasing restrictions on internet access were recorded as well as violations of freedoms in several countries, including those once presented as democratically more advanced […]