AfricTivistes
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Ligue des Blogueurs et Cyber-Activistes Africains pour la Démocratie. #CivicTech #GouvTech #OpenGov #Tech4Change
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🎉Over the next 4 years, we'll be putting #CivicTech at the service of democratic innovation and citizen participation, in the face of the challenges of transparency and inclusion.
You can be at the heart of this mission.
Discover our 2024-2029 strategic plan
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You can be at the heart of this mission.
Discover our 2024-2029 strategic plan
👉 bit.ly/4bCrZz6
We echo the Pan-African Solidarity Statement calling for urgent accountability and an independent international fact-finding mission in Tanzania 🇹🇿.
Our heartfelt condolences and solidarity go to all Tanzanian families mourning their loved ones.
Our heartfelt condolences and solidarity go to all Tanzanian families mourning their loved ones.
November 7, 2025 at 1:13 PM
We echo the Pan-African Solidarity Statement calling for urgent accountability and an independent international fact-finding mission in Tanzania 🇹🇿.
Our heartfelt condolences and solidarity go to all Tanzanian families mourning their loved ones.
Our heartfelt condolences and solidarity go to all Tanzanian families mourning their loved ones.
Preventing electoral conflicts is crucial for Africa! Initiatives such as ‘🕊️ Nigeria Election Violence Education and Resolution’ in #Nigeria🇳🇬 and ‘Youth in Peacekeeping’ in #Benin🇧🇯 are working towards peaceful processes and lasting stability.
🔗 soobu.tech
#AHEADAfrica
🔗 soobu.tech
#AHEADAfrica
November 6, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Preventing electoral conflicts is crucial for Africa! Initiatives such as ‘🕊️ Nigeria Election Violence Education and Resolution’ in #Nigeria🇳🇬 and ‘Youth in Peacekeeping’ in #Benin🇧🇯 are working towards peaceful processes and lasting stability.
🔗 soobu.tech
#AHEADAfrica
🔗 soobu.tech
#AHEADAfrica
#AfricTivistes strongly condemns the unjustifiable repression that followed the 29 October elections in Tanzania🇹🇿. The right to protest is a pillar of any democracy, and freedom of expression, including online, is guaranteed by the African Charter on Human Rights.
🔗 chk.me/JR6WMap
🔗 chk.me/JR6WMap
November 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM
#AfricTivistes strongly condemns the unjustifiable repression that followed the 29 October elections in Tanzania🇹🇿. The right to protest is a pillar of any democracy, and freedom of expression, including online, is guaranteed by the African Charter on Human Rights.
🔗 chk.me/JR6WMap
🔗 chk.me/JR6WMap
The report published by DefendDefenders, explores the role of peaceful protests in Africa’s democratic life, the laws protecting this right, and key trends across the continent.
📍 Based on four case studies — Mozambique 🇲🇿, Senegal 🇸🇳, Tunisia 🇹🇳, and Uganda 🇺🇬 .
📘 chk.me/vykefjZ
📄 chk.me/haoSLDt
📍 Based on four case studies — Mozambique 🇲🇿, Senegal 🇸🇳, Tunisia 🇹🇳, and Uganda 🇺🇬 .
📘 chk.me/vykefjZ
📄 chk.me/haoSLDt
November 5, 2025 at 6:04 PM
The report published by DefendDefenders, explores the role of peaceful protests in Africa’s democratic life, the laws protecting this right, and key trends across the continent.
📍 Based on four case studies — Mozambique 🇲🇿, Senegal 🇸🇳, Tunisia 🇹🇳, and Uganda 🇺🇬 .
📘 chk.me/vykefjZ
📄 chk.me/haoSLDt
📍 Based on four case studies — Mozambique 🇲🇿, Senegal 🇸🇳, Tunisia 🇹🇳, and Uganda 🇺🇬 .
📘 chk.me/vykefjZ
📄 chk.me/haoSLDt
Do you believe in a civic and engaged Africa? 🌍✊🏾
#Africtivistes is launching its Blog section!
📝 To contribute, please send your article to info@africtivistes.org
📩 Email subject: “Contribution – Africtivistes Blog”
👉 chk.me/ZcPKFto
#Africtivistes is launching its Blog section!
📝 To contribute, please send your article to info@africtivistes.org
📩 Email subject: “Contribution – Africtivistes Blog”
👉 chk.me/ZcPKFto
November 4, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Do you believe in a civic and engaged Africa? 🌍✊🏾
#Africtivistes is launching its Blog section!
📝 To contribute, please send your article to info@africtivistes.org
📩 Email subject: “Contribution – Africtivistes Blog”
👉 chk.me/ZcPKFto
#Africtivistes is launching its Blog section!
📝 To contribute, please send your article to info@africtivistes.org
📩 Email subject: “Contribution – Africtivistes Blog”
👉 chk.me/ZcPKFto
🕊️ Without press freedom, there is no democracy.
Aïsha Dabo, Programme Coordinator at #AfricTivistes, will take part in the webinar “Silencing the Messenger: How Impunity Threatens Democracy”.
🗓️ Monday, 3 November 2025 – 2:00 PM (SAST)
🔗 Join the webinar: chk.me/lcaeYoZ
Aïsha Dabo, Programme Coordinator at #AfricTivistes, will take part in the webinar “Silencing the Messenger: How Impunity Threatens Democracy”.
🗓️ Monday, 3 November 2025 – 2:00 PM (SAST)
🔗 Join the webinar: chk.me/lcaeYoZ
November 3, 2025 at 10:34 AM
🕊️ Without press freedom, there is no democracy.
Aïsha Dabo, Programme Coordinator at #AfricTivistes, will take part in the webinar “Silencing the Messenger: How Impunity Threatens Democracy”.
🗓️ Monday, 3 November 2025 – 2:00 PM (SAST)
🔗 Join the webinar: chk.me/lcaeYoZ
Aïsha Dabo, Programme Coordinator at #AfricTivistes, will take part in the webinar “Silencing the Messenger: How Impunity Threatens Democracy”.
🗓️ Monday, 3 November 2025 – 2:00 PM (SAST)
🔗 Join the webinar: chk.me/lcaeYoZ
In #Tanzania, the Digital Advocacy Initiative demonstrates how CivicTech innovation can boost civic engagement by amplifying the voices of young people and citizens in the electoral debate.
An initiative to discover at 🔗soobu.tech
An initiative to discover at 🔗soobu.tech
October 30, 2025 at 4:20 PM
In #Tanzania, the Digital Advocacy Initiative demonstrates how CivicTech innovation can boost civic engagement by amplifying the voices of young people and citizens in the electoral debate.
An initiative to discover at 🔗soobu.tech
An initiative to discover at 🔗soobu.tech
In an electoral context 🗳️ increasingly influenced by digital technology and artificial intelligence 🤖, AfricTivistes and DRI have published a study on the reliability of chatbots when faced with democratic challenges.
🎥 Watch this video to learn more.
📄 africtivistes.com/fr/ai-and-el...
🎥 Watch this video to learn more.
📄 africtivistes.com/fr/ai-and-el...
October 30, 2025 at 3:43 PM
In an electoral context 🗳️ increasingly influenced by digital technology and artificial intelligence 🤖, AfricTivistes and DRI have published a study on the reliability of chatbots when faced with democratic challenges.
🎥 Watch this video to learn more.
📄 africtivistes.com/fr/ai-and-el...
🎥 Watch this video to learn more.
📄 africtivistes.com/fr/ai-and-el...
West Africa Civil Society Week explores this question under the theme: “Redefining Civil Society and the Future of Democratic Resilience in West Africa.”
Be part of the region’s largest gathering of changemakers shaping the future of civic participation.
🖥 Register now: bit.ly/CSW25Ghana
Be part of the region’s largest gathering of changemakers shaping the future of civic participation.
🖥 Register now: bit.ly/CSW25Ghana
October 28, 2025 at 10:45 AM
West Africa Civil Society Week explores this question under the theme: “Redefining Civil Society and the Future of Democratic Resilience in West Africa.”
Be part of the region’s largest gathering of changemakers shaping the future of civic participation.
🖥 Register now: bit.ly/CSW25Ghana
Be part of the region’s largest gathering of changemakers shaping the future of civic participation.
🖥 Register now: bit.ly/CSW25Ghana
#AfricTivistes firmly condemns this violence, which is contrary to the Cameroonian Constitution and the country’s international commitments.
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t.co/NUBBEpgHos
October 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM
#AfricTivistes firmly condemns this violence, which is contrary to the Cameroonian Constitution and the country’s international commitments.
t.co/NUBBEpgHos
t.co/NUBBEpgHos
The “Digital Advocacy Initiative” in 🇹🇿 #Tanzania is strengthening the legal framework, while “Citizen Participation” in 🇲🇷 #Mauritania and “Youth in Peacekeeping” in 🇧🇯 #Benin are driving mobilisation on the ground.
#AheadAfrica
#AheadAfrica
October 25, 2025 at 1:19 PM
The “Digital Advocacy Initiative” in 🇹🇿 #Tanzania is strengthening the legal framework, while “Citizen Participation” in 🇲🇷 #Mauritania and “Youth in Peacekeeping” in 🇧🇯 #Benin are driving mobilisation on the ground.
#AheadAfrica
#AheadAfrica
🗳️ #Farafina is a pan-African electoral information platform covering 54 countries and over 6,000 data points.
👥 Whether you are:
- an electoral researcher
- a civil society organisation
- an electoral or public authority
- a civic-tech initiative
The platform is designed for you 👇
farafina.tech
👥 Whether you are:
- an electoral researcher
- a civil society organisation
- an electoral or public authority
- a civic-tech initiative
The platform is designed for you 👇
farafina.tech
October 23, 2025 at 1:56 PM
🗳️ #Farafina is a pan-African electoral information platform covering 54 countries and over 6,000 data points.
👥 Whether you are:
- an electoral researcher
- a civil society organisation
- an electoral or public authority
- a civic-tech initiative
The platform is designed for you 👇
farafina.tech
👥 Whether you are:
- an electoral researcher
- a civil society organisation
- an electoral or public authority
- a civic-tech initiative
The platform is designed for you 👇
farafina.tech
During Guinea’s 2018 municipal elections, #VlogCommunal empowered young citizens to raise awareness and document the process through video. A great example of how digital tools boost transparency and participation in local governance.
🎥 Safiatou Lamarana Diallo from tells us more👇🏽
#Soobu
🎥 Safiatou Lamarana Diallo from tells us more👇🏽
#Soobu
October 22, 2025 at 3:16 PM
During Guinea’s 2018 municipal elections, #VlogCommunal empowered young citizens to raise awareness and document the process through video. A great example of how digital tools boost transparency and participation in local governance.
🎥 Safiatou Lamarana Diallo from tells us more👇🏽
#Soobu
🎥 Safiatou Lamarana Diallo from tells us more👇🏽
#Soobu
🎙 Cheikh Fall on TFM:
Africa’s Gen Z is rising — from Egypt 🇪🇬 to Madagascar 🇲🇬 — using social media to demand change and reshape democracy.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-YZ...
Africa’s Gen Z is rising — from Egypt 🇪🇬 to Madagascar 🇲🇬 — using social media to demand change and reshape democracy.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-YZ...
Cheikh Fall parle de la Gen Z, qui bouscule l’ordre établi et fait tomber les présidents en Afrique
YouTube video by AfricTivistes
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October 22, 2025 at 2:29 PM
🎙 Cheikh Fall on TFM:
Africa’s Gen Z is rising — from Egypt 🇪🇬 to Madagascar 🇲🇬 — using social media to demand change and reshape democracy.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-YZ...
Africa’s Gen Z is rising — from Egypt 🇪🇬 to Madagascar 🇲🇬 — using social media to demand change and reshape democracy.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-YZ...
From 17–22 October, our Advocacy Officer, Abdou Aziz Cissé, participated in #NGOsForum2025 and the 85th Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights.
October 22, 2025 at 2:21 PM
From 17–22 October, our Advocacy Officer, Abdou Aziz Cissé, participated in #NGOsForum2025 and the 85th Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights.
🎓 Since 2015, #AfricTivistes has supported numerous young people through a variety of programmes.
🌐 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗧𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 continues our mission: a vibrant space for learning, sharing, and acting on citizen participation, good governance, civic tech, and democracy.
🖇️ chk.me/IVbIdf8
🌐 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗧𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 continues our mission: a vibrant space for learning, sharing, and acting on citizen participation, good governance, civic tech, and democracy.
🖇️ chk.me/IVbIdf8
October 21, 2025 at 12:27 PM
🎓 Since 2015, #AfricTivistes has supported numerous young people through a variety of programmes.
🌐 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗧𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 continues our mission: a vibrant space for learning, sharing, and acting on citizen participation, good governance, civic tech, and democracy.
🖇️ chk.me/IVbIdf8
🌐 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗧𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 continues our mission: a vibrant space for learning, sharing, and acting on citizen participation, good governance, civic tech, and democracy.
🖇️ chk.me/IVbIdf8
Aisha Dabo, Programme Coordinator of AfricTivistes, attended the TikTok Global Advisory Council Summit in Singapore, speaking on “Freedom of Expression” and AfricTivistes’ work on digital rights and online safety.
October 20, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Aisha Dabo, Programme Coordinator of AfricTivistes, attended the TikTok Global Advisory Council Summit in Singapore, speaking on “Freedom of Expression” and AfricTivistes’ work on digital rights and online safety.
🔔📅 On 29 October 2025, Tanzania 🇹🇿 will hold its general elections !
These elections will be a test of transparency, citizen participation..
🌐 farafina.tech
These elections will be a test of transparency, citizen participation..
🌐 farafina.tech
October 16, 2025 at 1:03 PM
🔔📅 On 29 October 2025, Tanzania 🇹🇿 will hold its general elections !
These elections will be a test of transparency, citizen participation..
🌐 farafina.tech
These elections will be a test of transparency, citizen participation..
🌐 farafina.tech
AfricTivistes CitizenLabs expand to Chad 🇹🇩, Cameroon 🇨🇲, Guinea 🇬🇳 and Senegal 🇸🇳!
💪 40 changemakers and 70 young leaders trained to boost citizen participation through #CivicTech.
🔙 Highlights from this training on leadership, cybersecurity and civic innovation.
💪 40 changemakers and 70 young leaders trained to boost citizen participation through #CivicTech.
🔙 Highlights from this training on leadership, cybersecurity and civic innovation.
October 16, 2025 at 9:02 AM
AfricTivistes CitizenLabs expand to Chad 🇹🇩, Cameroon 🇨🇲, Guinea 🇬🇳 and Senegal 🇸🇳!
💪 40 changemakers and 70 young leaders trained to boost citizen participation through #CivicTech.
🔙 Highlights from this training on leadership, cybersecurity and civic innovation.
💪 40 changemakers and 70 young leaders trained to boost citizen participation through #CivicTech.
🔙 Highlights from this training on leadership, cybersecurity and civic innovation.
🌍 Since 2015, #AfricTivistes promotes transparent, inclusive, and participatory governance through digital innovation, supporting authorities, youth, and civil society to strengthen democracy and accountability in Africa.
🔗 log.africtivistes.com
#10Years
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#10Years
October 15, 2025 at 12:45 PM
🌍 Since 2015, #AfricTivistes promotes transparent, inclusive, and participatory governance through digital innovation, supporting authorities, youth, and civil society to strengthen democracy and accountability in Africa.
🔗 log.africtivistes.com
#10Years
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#10Years
Since 2015, we’ve believed access to info drives action & social change. We provide reliable data, reports & tools to boost citizen engagement. Research, useful content & digital innovation for African citizenship & advocacy.
africtivistes.com/en/our-publi...
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October 14, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Since 2015, we’ve believed access to info drives action & social change. We provide reliable data, reports & tools to boost citizen engagement. Research, useful content & digital innovation for African citizenship & advocacy.
africtivistes.com/en/our-publi...
africtivistes.com/en/our-publi...
#GuineaVote 🇬🇳🗳️
A civictech platform by #ABLOGUI promoting transparent elections in Guinea. 💻
Since 2015, it’s united bloggers, activists, and citizens—especially youth, women, and civil society—to monitor elections and ensure reliable information.
Learn more 👉https://chk.me/NrfkoXp
#AHEADAfrica
A civictech platform by #ABLOGUI promoting transparent elections in Guinea. 💻
Since 2015, it’s united bloggers, activists, and citizens—especially youth, women, and civil society—to monitor elections and ensure reliable information.
Learn more 👉https://chk.me/NrfkoXp
#AHEADAfrica
October 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
#GuineaVote 🇬🇳🗳️
A civictech platform by #ABLOGUI promoting transparent elections in Guinea. 💻
Since 2015, it’s united bloggers, activists, and citizens—especially youth, women, and civil society—to monitor elections and ensure reliable information.
Learn more 👉https://chk.me/NrfkoXp
#AHEADAfrica
A civictech platform by #ABLOGUI promoting transparent elections in Guinea. 💻
Since 2015, it’s united bloggers, activists, and citizens—especially youth, women, and civil society—to monitor elections and ensure reliable information.
Learn more 👉https://chk.me/NrfkoXp
#AHEADAfrica
🚨Since 25 Sept, #Madagascar 🇲🇬 has faced a major crisis. The violent repression of peaceful protests left 22 dead. #AfricTivistes condemns the violence and urges inclusive dialogue for 👉 Transparency 👉 Accountability 👉 Inclusion.
More here: chk.me/NnGwg2M
More here: chk.me/NnGwg2M
October 4, 2025 at 10:26 AM
🚨Since 25 Sept, #Madagascar 🇲🇬 has faced a major crisis. The violent repression of peaceful protests left 22 dead. #AfricTivistes condemns the violence and urges inclusive dialogue for 👉 Transparency 👉 Accountability 👉 Inclusion.
More here: chk.me/NnGwg2M
More here: chk.me/NnGwg2M
AfricTivistes unveiled its 📚 analytical report to help understand and respond to manipulation and foreign interference through information, which threaten democracy in #Senegal.
Télécharger le rapport :
chk.me/1dD9z5K
#AfricTivistes #FIMI
Télécharger le rapport :
chk.me/1dD9z5K
#AfricTivistes #FIMI
October 3, 2025 at 10:44 AM
AfricTivistes unveiled its 📚 analytical report to help understand and respond to manipulation and foreign interference through information, which threaten democracy in #Senegal.
Télécharger le rapport :
chk.me/1dD9z5K
#AfricTivistes #FIMI
Télécharger le rapport :
chk.me/1dD9z5K
#AfricTivistes #FIMI
At #FURIC2025 , Aisha Dabo spoke on digital election observation & civic engagement.
🔑 Takeaways:
• Disinformation & big tech = global challenge
• Citizens must stay central
• Transparency & action by authorities are vital
• Tech = risk + opportunity → trust needs responsibility & collaboration
🔑 Takeaways:
• Disinformation & big tech = global challenge
• Citizens must stay central
• Transparency & action by authorities are vital
• Tech = risk + opportunity → trust needs responsibility & collaboration
September 30, 2025 at 10:58 AM
At #FURIC2025 , Aisha Dabo spoke on digital election observation & civic engagement.
🔑 Takeaways:
• Disinformation & big tech = global challenge
• Citizens must stay central
• Transparency & action by authorities are vital
• Tech = risk + opportunity → trust needs responsibility & collaboration
🔑 Takeaways:
• Disinformation & big tech = global challenge
• Citizens must stay central
• Transparency & action by authorities are vital
• Tech = risk + opportunity → trust needs responsibility & collaboration