Region: Africa
#KeepItOn coalition to The Gambia: uphold democracy this election, keep people connected
The #KeepItOn coalition received no reports of internet shutdowns during The Gambia’s 2021 presidential elections.
Law on the protection of national symbols: a threat to freedom of expression on social networks in Mauritania
The new law on the protection of national symbols is a threat to freedom of expression on social networks in Mauritania.
Jaimee Kokonya
Cancelled event — Voices from Ethiopia: Living through internet shutdowns
Access Now has cancelled the event “Voices from Ethiopia: Living through internet shutdowns,” scheduled for November 4, 2021.
Joint-Submission on the Universal Periodic Review 2021 for Tanzania
Access Now and Zaina Foundation Joint Submission to the United Nations Human Rights Council on the Universal Periodic Review 39th Session Third Cycle for the United Republic of Tanzania
Joint-Submission on the Universal Periodic Review 2021 for Sudan
Access Now, ARTICLE 19 Eastern Africa, and Gisa Group Joint-Submission to the United Nations Human Rights Council on the Universal Periodic Review 2021, Third Cycle for Sudan
Slowdowns and shutdowns: Africans challenge internet restrictions
Kenya’s data protection is not yet the shining example it could be
“Data protection in Kenya: how is this right protected?” explores steps for Kenyan authorities to develop a more effective Data Protection Act.
Data Protection in Kenya: how is this right protected?
Our new paper turns to Kenya’s Data Protection Act to lay the groundwork for a truly rights-centric approach to data protection in Kenya.
يجب على السلطات السودانية التوقّف عن فرض عمليات تعتيم الاتصالات بهدف السيطرة على تدفق المعلومات أثناء الانقلاب العسكري
تُندّد منظمة اكساس ناو بقيام السلطات السودانية بفرض عملية حجب للإنترنت في الوقت الذي تحرّكت فيه القوات العسكرية للاستيلاء على الحكومة.