Tag: Africa
Digital safety guide for LGBTQ+ activists in Africa
2 Jul 2024
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Rising LGBTQ+ intolerance in many African countries drives digital repression of activists. This guide provides safety tips and resources for protecting against these threats.
The most violent year: internet shutdowns in 2023
15 May 2024
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Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition documented 283 internet shutdowns in 2023 — the highest number since 2016.
Protests erupt after Senegal parliament voted on the election delay
6 Feb 2024
Report examines state of African nations’ data protection laws, implementation efforts
1 Feb 2024
For journalists in Africa, war and social media posts can bring legal threats
30 Jan 2024
Gabon : «Les coupures d’Internet sapent les démocraties et mettent des vies en danger»
31 Aug 2023
Internet access in Gabon restored after post-election coup
30 Aug 2023
Kenyan government and TikTok agree on content regulation mechanism
26 Aug 2023
Democratic elections in Zimbabwe require an open, accessible internet
25 Aug 2023
Gabon’s election: President Ali Bongo must protect internet access
24 Aug 2023
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President Ali Bongo must keep the internet accessible throughout Gabon’s entire general election process — regardless of the outcome.