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CIPESA works to promote inclusive and effective use of ICT in Africa for improved governance and livelihoods.
Uganda
Joined March 2011
The 2025 edition of the State of Internet Freedom in Africa report is a landmark document unpacking, in unprecedented depth, how #ArtificialIntelligence is reshaping #DigitalDemocracy across Africa. Launched at the Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa (#FIFAfrica25), the report
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At the end of the Data Governance Workshop in Monrovia, participants achieved: 🟧Improved technical knowledge of data governance frameworks and their application to Liberia’s digitalisation agenda. 🟧Strengthened institutional understanding of AU Data Policy Framework (AUDPF)
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Abacus Global Management $ABL Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results Third Quarter 2025 Highlights: • Total revenue for the third quarter grew 124% to $63.0 million, compared to $28.1 million in the prior-year period. The increase was driven by continued growth in Abacus’ Life
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At the Copenhagen Conference on Information Integrity, it’s always great to reconnect with fellow data and internet champions. Esther Mwema, award-winning artist and #FIFAfrica25 exhibitor(Frame 3), gave an inspiring talk on bridging the gap between internet infrastructure and
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"Africa’s Endless Struggle for Internet Freedom Is Always in Motion, But Rarely Forward"- writes Jimmy Kainja. When FIFAfrica began over a decade ago, Africa’s internet freedom challenges were clear and urgent: limited access, prohibitive data costs, state surveillance, weak
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Many countries are still in the early to midstages of Artificial Intelligence(AI) governance. Egypt🇪🇬, South Africa🇿🇦, Rwanda🇷🇼, and Senegal 🇸🇳are leading with national AI strategies, policies, and sector guidelines, yet comprehensive AI-specific laws are still absent. Reliance
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We executed a two-day Data Governance Workshop in partnership with the Government of Liberia and the African Union Commission to strengthen national capacity for Liberia’s digital transformation. Following a similar engagement in Lesotho, the workshop deepened understanding of
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DPI Journalism Fellow Spotlight: Avit Ndayiziga A journalist from Burundi, shares that journalists have a duty to inform the people about Digital Public Infrastructures(DPI) & Digital Public Goods(DPGs). Full episode on Youtube: https://t.co/1FAqXoYSmm Enjoy. Remember to
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Join us for a powerful conversation with four inspiring women, from storytelling and education to innovation and community leadership. Together, they will explore how women can build visibility, influence, and safety in today’s connected world.
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Journalist Hans Achomba, one of our #KeepItOn members, has been missing in Cameroon since November 5, days after being questioned by police over his reporting. His ID and passport were seized. His whereabouts remain unknown. We demand answers. https://t.co/dVzSKqU01G
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We, the undersigned organisations, express our deep concern over the disappearance of freelance journalist Hans Achomba since November 5, 2025. To date, his whereabouts remain unknown. We urge the...
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DPI Journalism Fellow Spotlight: Woldetsadik Samuel Abate Samuel, a journalist from Ethiopia, shares how the fellowship has deepened his understanding of the importance of reporting on Digital Public Infrastructure(DPI). 📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube:
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How ready is your country for #AI governance? The State of Internet Freedom in Africa 2025 reveals most countries are still in the early to mid-stages of developing AI frameworks. Leading countries include, 🇷🇼 Rwanda, 🇪🇬 Egypt, 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, 🇬🇭 Ghana, 🇰🇪 Kenya, 🇳🇬 Nigeria, 🇸🇳
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⚠️CAUTION: SHOCKING CONTENT The cover-up is always worse than the crime... and this crime is pure evil. This 2-minute clip comes from the verbatim film 'The Grooming Gangs Cover-Up,' which details the heinous acts done to children uncovered at trial. @elonmusk
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Meet Sagal Ali, a passionate storyteller and communications professional. Sagal will be joining our Cyber Safety for Women panel to share how storytelling and digital advocacy can empower women to express themselves safely and confidently online. See you at the event!
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This call for proposals is the 10th under the CIPESA-run Africa Digital Rights Fund (ADRF) initiative that provides rapid response and flexible grants to organisations and networks to implement activities that promote digital rights and digital democracy. Brought by @cipesaug
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@cipesaug and @LetsCoDevelop are running a #DPIFellowship for journalists in East Africa. The six-month regional fellowship aims to cultivate a new generation of journalists with the knowledge and skills to investigate and report on #DPI and #DigitalPublicGoods (DPGs). Fellows
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DPI Journalism Fellow Spotlight: Nadine Kampire. Nadine , a journalist with Afia Amani Grands-Lacs (@AfiaAmaniGL), highlights the importance of accurate and timely reporting on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and also how she has benefitted from the fellowship. She
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We are at the Copenhagen Conference on #InformationIntegrity. It features a global line up of civil society, media and data innovators, alternative social media platforms, pre- and debunking experts who have convened to discuss and develop tangible solutions to the threats facing
The Copenhagen Conference on Information Integrity will explore how to respond to disinformation: Learn more: https://t.co/CSA5bsQNjy The conference is co-organised by IMS, @DanishMFA and the Digital Democracy Initiative (DDI). To join, email CphConf_Nov2025@mediasupport.org
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DPI Journalism Fellow Spotlight: Nadine Kampire. Nadine , a journalist with Afia Amani Grands-Lacs (@AfiaAmaniGL), highlights the importance of accurate and timely reporting on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and also how she has benefitted from the fellowship. She
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🎥 Missed the launch of CIPESA’s groundbreaking Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) media monitoring study? No need to worry. Catch the highlights from the DPI Journalism Fellowship Launch, a milestone event shaping Africa’s digital future. In the coming days, we’ll be
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The #AfricaDigitalRightsFund has, since 2019, supported grassroots movements through to regional collaborations. The fund has invested over USD 1 million in initiatives advancing online freedoms, inclusion, and digital governance and much more across Africa. These efforts have
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