Region: Africa
Ethiopian authorities must stop blocking social media
Authorities in Ethiopia must immediately reinstate full access to social media platforms across the entire country, and put an end to censorship.
2023 elections and internet shutdowns watch
Governments around the world continue to shut down the internet during elections. Join our 2023 elections watch to #KeepItOn.
After years in the dark, Tigray is slowly coming back online
For many, the years-long shutdown in Tigray continues, and those regaining access are largely struggling with slow speeds and limited 2G services.
Meta urged to boost Africa content moderation as contractor quits
Kenyan Telco urged to delete biometric data collected for SIM registration
Petition: AU must take urgent steps to help reconnect Tigray to the internet
Through a petition, Access Now calls on the African Union to do everything in its power to help restore the internet in Tigray, Ethiopia.
Stop SIM data-syphoning: Safaricom must protect privacy in Kenya
Access Now calls on Safaricom to protect privacy in Kenya, and immediately delete all biometric data it collected via its SIM registration process.
Open letter: Safaricom must delete all biometric data collected unlawfully during Kenya’s SIM card registration exercise
Through an open letter, Access Now urges Safaricom to delete all biometric data collected unlawfully during Kenya’s SIM card registration exercise.
The Elephant inside the Dinosaur or What Went Down at the 17th Internet Governance Forum