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Protests erupt after Senegal parliament voted on the election delay

6 Feb 2024
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Protests erupt after Senegal parliament voted on the election delay
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6 Feb 2024
Protests erupt after Senegal parliament voted on the election delay
Senegal Internet Shutdowns

#KeepItOn: Senegalese authorities must immediately reinstate mobile internet access to all

5 Feb 2024

Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition denounce the ongoing internet shutdown in Senegal on Saturday, February 3, 2024.

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#KeepItOn: Senegalese authorities must immediately reinstate mobile internet access to all
5 Feb 2024
#KeepItOn: Senegalese authorities must immediately reinstate mobile internet access to all
KeepItOn 2024 Elections and Internet Shutdowns Watch

2024 elections and internet shutdowns watch

5 Feb 2024

Governments around the world continue to shut down the internet during elections. Join our 2024 elections watch to #KeepItOn.

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2024 elections and internet shutdowns watch
5 Feb 2024
2024 elections and internet shutdowns watch
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Report examines state of African nations’ data protection laws, implementation efforts

1 Feb 2024
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Report examines state of African nations’ data protection laws, implementation efforts
International Association of Privacy Professionals ↗
1 Feb 2024
Report examines state of African nations’ data protection laws, implementation efforts
Azerbaijani government #KeepItOn elections

For journalists in Africa, war and social media posts can bring legal threats

30 Jan 2024
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For journalists in Africa, war and social media posts can bring legal threats
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30 Jan 2024
For journalists in Africa, war and social media posts can bring legal threats
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How governments can strengthen data protection in Africa

25 Jan 2024

Digitisation in Africa has led many countries to develop data protection laws. We explore ways to strengthen these frameworks.

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How governments can strengthen data protection in Africa
25 Jan 2024
How governments can strengthen data protection in Africa
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Strengthening data protection in Africa: key issues for implementation

25 Jan 2024

Access Now’s new publication on understanding the data protection framework in Africa

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Strengthening data protection in Africa: key issues for implementation
25 Jan 2024
Strengthening data protection in Africa: key issues for implementation
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Understanding key issues in data protection framework implementation in Africa

January 29 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm EAT

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Understanding key issues in data protection framework implementation in Africa

January 29 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm EAT

Understanding key issues in data protection framework implementation in Africa
Comoros must not blackout the internet.

#KeepItOn: Comoros must not black out the internet to quell post-election protests

19 Jan 2024
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#KeepItOn: Comoros must not black out the internet to quell post-election protests
19 Jan 2024
#KeepItOn: Comoros must not black out the internet to quell post-election protests
human impact of internet shutdowns

#KeepItOn ግጭት፦ አማራ ክልል ውስጥ የኢንተርኔት መዘጋት በሰው ላይ የሚያሳድረው ጫና

5 Jan 2024

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#KeepItOn ግጭት፦ አማራ ክልል ውስጥ የኢንተርኔት መዘጋት በሰው ላይ የሚያሳድረው ጫና
5 Jan 2024
#KeepItOn ግጭት፦ አማራ ክልል ውስጥ የኢንተርኔት መዘጋት በሰው ላይ የሚያሳድረው ጫና