June 02
South Africa: Can South Africa Afford to Keep Starlink Out?
Achieving the country's ambitious goal of 100% broadband access by 2030 could require a trade-off between politics and connectivity. Read more »
April 27
Central Africa: Internet Shutdowns Won't Solve Central Africa's Political Crises
Silencing the internet during unrest buys governments time but corrodes the trust and economic foundations that stability requires. Read more »
April 14
Senegal: Digital Radicalisation in Senegal - Early Warning of an Evolving Terror Threat
As the risk of jihadist influence grows in southeastern Senegal, the digital dimension must be integrated into terrorism prevention strategies. Read more »
January 26
Uganda: Did Uganda's Internet Shutdowns During Elections Backfire?
The state cited the need to prevent disinformation - but the ban may have increased citizens' mistrust instead. Read more »
December 19, 2025
Africa: Offline and Silenced - Africa's Quiet Rise of Internet Repression
Africa was hit by a record number of digital shutdowns in 2025 that stifled opposition and undermined democracy. Read more »
September 01, 2025
Africa: Using the Power of Technology to Prevent Violence Against Children
Digital parenting support offers a scalable and cost-effective way to prevent violence against children and ensure happy families. Read more »
August 13, 2025
Africa: Ghana's Digital Revolution Could Finally Unlock Economic Growth
From smart IDs to AI hubs, digitisation can fast-track growth and close the gap with global peers like South Korea. Read more »
July 10, 2025
Africa: Critical Minerals and Tech Dependency - a Key G20 Issue for Africa
As global powers and the tech industry compete for African minerals, the continent needs tech diplomats to negotiate fairer deals. Read more »
July 29, 2021
South Africa: Cyber Attacks Expose the Vulnerability of South Africa's Ports
A joint effort is needed to prevent the unprecedented attack on Transnet's port operating systems becoming the new normal. Read more »
