Sub-Saharan Africa

The impact on the African continent of Meta scrapping its fact-checking program

Written by Jean Sovon Translated (en) by Laura

21 February 2025

Safeguarding the story: The urgency of digital security for journalists in Sub-Saharan Africa

Written by Cecilia Maundu

8 February 2025

2025: The year we decide the internet's future

Written by Muhammed Bello Buhari

8 January 2025

Data Narratives Civic Media Observatory: Country Reports

Written by Civic Media Observatory

31 December 2024

Stories about Sub-Saharan Africa

How are the Ugandan and Kenyan governments silencing dissenting voices?

Both governments weaponize laws, push misinformation, and suppress dissent

Written by Prudence Nyamishana

1 February 2025

At what cost are we bridging Africa’s digital divide?

Challenges about foreign control, environmental impact, data exploitation, and limited digital sovereignty.

Written by Muhammed Bello Buhari

18 January 2025

Artificial Intelligence Narratives: A Global Voices Report

By situating AI in the context of data, we analyzed their narrative relationship, shared incentives, and strategies necessary to protect the public interest

Written by Civic Media Observatory

23 December 2024

The transformative potential of AI and digital tools in securing the integrity of elections in Africa

AI can significantly enhance democratic processes, but only if ethical and inclusive considerations are prioritized

Written by Cecilia Maundu

18 November 2024

Combating disinformation ahead of Ghana’s December elections

False information can shape public perception and influence election outcomes

Written by Zita Zage

12 November 2024

Ghanaians rally online demanding justice for citizens arrested in protests against illegal gold mining

'I want to go! 48 Hours, not a lawyer! 48 hours, no food! No water!'

Written by Zita Zage

27 September 2024

Young Kenyans use technology to mobilize against Finance Bill amid disinformation surge

Digital platforms gave Kenyan youth a voice but also perpetuated misinformation

Written by Cecilia Maundu

27 September 2024

The murder of a young girl in Ethiopia reveals TikTok’s content moderation failures

This tragedy exposes the global challenge of moderating digital content in diverse languages

Written by Endalkachew Chala

6 September 2024

Starlink in Sudan: A lifeline or war facilitator?

Internet is being used as a weapon by warring parties

Written by Digital Rights Lab

20 August 2024

Internet shutdowns in Sudan allow the bypass of regulations

That battles over control of telecommunications infrastructure and internet access

Written by Digital Rights Lab

14 August 2024

Pro-democracy activists in Zimbabwe are being prosecuted for ‘public disorder’

Detained activists said they were tortured and threatened with rape

Written by Jennifer Avila

14 August 2024

Mauritania leading the way with freedom of expression in Africa

Press offenses were decriminalized in Mauritania in 2011

Written by Jean Sovon Translated (en) by Laura

16 July 2024

Women’s investigative journalism in Madagascar: An interview with Damy Govina

The people have to endure political crises and appalling conditions

Written by Jean Sovon Translated (en) by Laura

9 July 2024

Guinea's toxic media landscape threatens press freedom

Several Guinean media outlets have ceased broadcasting

Written by Jean Sovon Translated (en) by Jean-Christophe Brunet

26 June 2024

Why media literacy matters now more than ever: Insights from the third African media convention held in Ghana

Addressing the unique challenges and opportunities facing African media in the digital age

Written by Cecilia Maundu

31 May 2024

Three ways to tackle digital rights in Africa

An interview with digital rights advocacy specialist Shirley Ewang

Written by Zita Zage

23 May 2024

Tanzania’s new VPN policy leaves LGBTQ+ individuals exposed

The registration requirement is like a hidden ban ...

Written by Minority Africa

7 May 2024

#KeepItOn in times of war: Sudan’s communications shutdown must be reversed urgently

Internet shutdowns are weaponized during the civil-war in Sudan

Written by Global Voices MENA

14 February 2024

Mozambique: Digital landscape and internet disruption in the context of elections

Municipal elections saw internet disruptions

Written by Dércio Tsandzana

28 December 2023

Two Togolese journalists arrested for defamation of government minister

A similar case took place in Togo in 2021

Written by Jean Sovon Translated (en) by Laura

3 December 2023

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