Tag: Africa
Lives on hold: internet shutdowns in 2024
23 Feb 2025
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The 2024 #KeepItOn report on internet shutdowns is out. Read on for key insights from this year’s data.
Rainbow-burning: how social media companies increase risks for LGBTQ+ people in Africa
4 Dec 2024
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Colonial-era laws and a global anti-rights movement are fueling LGBTQ+ repression across Africa. Access Now documented 214 threats on platforms like TikTok, X, Facebook, YouTube, and WhatsApp, underscoring widespread risks.
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