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🎥Throwback: The Politician and the Deep Blue Sea Keeping the internet opening remains an illusion for some oppressive regimes. Nigerian activist and comedian, @mrmacaronii clearly painted this picture in 2021. Few years later, internet shutdowns remain a sad reality across…



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𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐨𝐳𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐬 We, the members of the Net Rights Coalition (NRC), are a pan-African coalition of Internet freedom activists who advocate for the protection of…

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⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show that Telegram has been restricted in #Kenya, corroborating user reports of disruption; the measure comes as students sit KCSE exams and is consistent with past restrictions of Telegram observed in the country as a measure to limit cheating during exams

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🌍 Exciting times ahead as we prepare for the 12th edition of the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (#DRIF25). Our theme Promoting Digital Ubuntu in Approaches to Technology, reflects the importance of community, collaboration, and shared responsibility in the digital…

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In our statement, we urged the ACHPR to call on African states to promote an open internet, refraining from practices of internet shutdowns as noted in Mauritius. @achpr_cadhp !

The organisation also presented its statement to the @achpr_cadhp on the human rights situation in Africa at the 81st Ordinary Session, which took place in Banjul, The Gambia. Visit our website to read the comprehensive statement: ➡️bit.ly/3Aklbbi.



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Another country joins our shame list of offenders as Mauritius blocks access to digital platforms ahead of elections! Internet shutdowns harm democratic elections, amplify the spread of misinformation, and violate people's fundamental rights. #KeepItOn accessnow.org/press-release/…


When Internet shutdowns cast a dark cloud on Internet access elections cannot be deemed free and fair! @achpr_cadhp Resolution 580 condemns this practice. Mauritius this is bad practice!

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show multiple social media platforms have been restricted in #Mauritius; the incident comes as authorities order ISPs to suspend access until after elections later this month, on grounds of national security after the leaking of "certain" audio clips

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To DRIF25!

Today we are in 📍Lusaka, Zambia to launch the 2025 Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum, which will be taking place between April 29th, 2025 and 1st May, 2025.

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Paradigm Initiative (PIN) participated in the 81st Ordinary Session of the ACHPR  from 19th -27th October 2024 to shed light on the digital rights challenges faced in Africa. Our Senior Manager Partnerships and Engagements, @t_matimbe presented the state of digital rights in…

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Get ready to journey to #Lusaka in April 2025 for the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum #DRIF25 under the theme Promoting Digital Ubuntu in Approached to Technology @ParadigmHQ @CommonCauseZam

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Every day we are fighting for freedom in a new context with the rise of digital authoritarianism. The most urgent thing in our lives is freedom @zambloggers @RMulonga #DRIF25 #Zambia #Lusaka

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“We are freedom fighters in our own way. Every morning we wake up, we have to fight for digital freedom in our own contexts. The freedom we fight for now is because of the Internet. We should fight for our own African democracy. Internet is a whole phenomenon,” Richard Mulunda,…

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“We are grateful for partnership and opportunity to contribute to this event, Brenda Zulu,” Digital Rights Coordinator USAID Open Spaces. Internews is implementing USAID partnership programme in collaboration with other partners including @zambloggers #DRIF25


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Despite its incredible benefits, technology is still being misused by many governments across Africa to stifle freedom of expression, shrink civic spaces, and undermine #humanrights. This issue was the focus of a panel at the @CelisInstitute's Investment Screening and Economic…

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𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐦 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 Global efforts towards building a better digital future for all have gained…

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Exciting news from New York! Today, the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres and President, Yang Philemon announced the adoption of the Pact for the Future 📜 The Paradigm Initiative delegation— @gbengasesan, @t_matimbe, and @adeboyeBGO —is on the ground, discussing how our…


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📍Dakar, Senegal We're counting down to #FIFAfrica24. Are you ready for the continent's largest #digitalrights gathering? Be part of the conversation. #InternetFreedomAfrica #DigitalRightsAfrica

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Happy ID Day! Promoting inclusion and non-discrimination! ⁦@ID4Africa⁩ ⁦@ParadigmHQ⁩ !

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September is here, and that means one thing— #FIFAfrica24 is just around the corner! Be sure to register for remote or in-person participation: internetfreedom.africa #InternetFreedomAfrica

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Repressive data access by governments "narrow civic space, compromise electoral integrity, and make it harder for citizens to safely share and access information online." More from @t_matimbe and other experts: buff.ly/480Hvlf

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