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FIFAfrica24: Dakar at the Heart of Digital Challenges in Africa

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 ann…

1 octobre 2024Read

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AfricTivistes’s programmes coordinator joins Tik Tok advisory council

In a continuous effort to enhance security on its platform, TikTok has recently announced the establishment of its very first Advisory Council on secu…

9 septembre 2024Read

AHEAD AfricaNews

AfricTivistes maps citizen electoral initiatives in Africa

Elections in Africa are often marred by irregularities and socio-political tensions. As part of the AHEAD Africa project focusing on the many aspects …

14 août 2024Read

AHEAD AfricaNews

AHEAD Africa launch focuses on citizen engagement for electoral transparency and integrity

The AHEAD Africa project was officially launched on Saturday, 20th July in Accra, Ghana, under the theme “Advancing Electoral Integrity through Citize…

11 août 2024Read

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CIPESA and AfricTivistes are gearing up for FIFAfrica24 in Dakar

The Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) organise the annual Internet Freedom Forum in Africa (FIFAfrica24)…

24 juillet 2024Read

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Building solidarity together to preserve democratic gains

AfricTivistes is partnering with Yiaga Africa and the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) to organise the first “Building Solidarity” Conference. O…

5 juillet 2024Read

AfricTivistes Champion of Governance and DemocracyNews

AfricTivistes urges African citizens to choose an African Governance, Democracy champion

AfricTivistes initiated the African Governance and Democracy Champion recognition to help promote democratic governance in Africa through a more open …

21 juin 2024Read

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AfricTivistes releases white paper on presidential terms’ limit

AfricTivistes publishes a white paper on presidential term limits following the documentary film ‘Senegal: One Presidency, Two Terms” highlighting th…

4 juin 2024Read

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#Innov4Democracy Hackathon: African Innovators for Democracy at the Forefront

From 21st to 22nd May 2024, the final phase of the #Innov4Democracy hackathon was held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The theme was “Innovating for democr…

31 mai 2024Read