digital rights

Digital rights advocates and government officials across Africa are sounding alarms about artificial intelligence networks spreading misinformation ahead of crucial 2027 elections in Nigeria and Kenya.

SERAP demands withdrawal of communications interception law, calling it unconstitutional and a violation of international human rights obligations.

Kenyan law enforcement introduces specialized curriculum to address digital harassment, marking a significant shift in how authorities respond to gender-based violence in online spaces.

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has called on telecommunications operators to guarantee unhindered internet access to educational institutions, framing connectivity as a fundamental citizen right rather than a purely commercial service.

Zimbabwe has issued a 28 February deadline for all unregistered tourism operators to comply with registration requirements, while Gabon's media regulator suspends social media platforms citing concerns over false information and cyberbullying.

Gabon has suspended social media platforms indefinitely citing security concerns, while Kenyan lawmakers intensify efforts to regulate TikTok, marking the latest wave of digital platform restrictions across Africa.

Across Southern Africa, millions of users surrender personal data daily without reading terms and conditions, raising urgent questions about digital rights and the true cost of online access.

As Tanzanian authorities target social media comments amid rising public anger, the move reflects a continental struggle between governments seeking control and citizens demanding digital expression rights.