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Sub-Saharan Africa · May, 2026

Stories about Sub-Saharan Africa from May, 2026

How AI is upgrading African dictatorship

The IDS mapping shows cameras clustered where opposition parties organize, not where ordinary crime is highest

Written by Guest Contributor

3 weeks ago

Reporting when the internet goes dark: How journalists find workarounds when cut off

Internet access is often used as a tool to control the media during conflicts

Written by Guest Contributor

3 weeks ago

Sub-Saharan Africa: Why do less than 12 percent of Africans have AI access?

Today, the challenge is maintaining uninterrupted sessions that incorporate streaming, uploading, and real-time interactions.

Written by Jean Sovon

Translated by Laura

4 May 2026

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