Statement: Digital Rights Alliance Africa

Protecting Civic Freedoms in Times of Increasing Digital Authoritarianism. WINDHOEK, 24 September 2025: Representatives of the Digital Rights Alliance Africa (DRAA) – an alliance of civil society organisations (CSOs) from 13 countries in Africa – met at a pre-event of the Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa (FiFAfrica2025) in Windhoek, Namibia, on 23–24 September 2025. 

Child Protection and Safety Online in Africa

Child Protection and Safety Online in Africa

The digital landscape in Africa has experienced a transformative shift, reshaping how children engage, learn, and exercise their rights both online and offline. While the challenges of the digital divide remain, an estimated 40% of African children aged 15 and above now have internet access, opening up new avenues for education and connectivity.