ADDOinAfrican Digital Democracy ObservatoryThe digital mercenaries attacking Kenya’s media and judiciaryA coordinated web of influencers for hire has launched campaigns against the country’s judiciary and independent media houses4d ago4d ago
ADDOinAfrican Digital Democracy ObservatoryLe retrait de la nationalité française de Kémi Séba déclenche un tollé contre l’OccidentLa position anti coloniale du porte-parole anti-français se renforce au milieu du tollé des internautes et du soutien pro-russeSep 9Sep 9
ADDOinAfrican Digital Democracy ObservatoryUkraine accused of fueling Mali conflict amid proxy warHow have international geopolitics made Mali the backdrop for indirect clashes between Russia and Ukraine?Sep 9Sep 9
ADDOinAfrican Digital Democracy ObservatoryKémi Séba’s French citizenship loss sparks anti-West outcryThe anti-French mouthpiece’s anti-colonial stance intensifies amid social media uproar and pro-Russian supportSep 5Sep 5
ADDOinAfrican Digital Democracy ObservatoryHow Côte d’Ivoire is being targeted with disinformationDisinformation thrives in West Africa’s digital sphere, with foreign actors fueling narratives that undermine governments and promote…Sep 5Sep 5
ADDOinAfrican Digital Democracy ObservatoryLa désinformation : une menace pour la Côte d’IvoireEn Afrique de l’Ouest, la désinformation est un phénomène très répandu dans la sphère numérique. Des acteurs étrangers diffusent des…Aug 27Aug 27
ADDOinAfrican Digital Democracy ObservatoryLGBTQIA+ disinformation taints Kenya’s GenZ protestsCfA backs Piga Firimbi to expose accounts behind disinfo campaign that hijacked Kenya’s GenZ protests with AI-generated LGBTQIA+ imagesAug 12Aug 12
ADDOWhat X’s API commercialisation means for human rights in AfricaAccording to Pollicy and CfA research, human rights-defending organisations in Africa have been negatively affected by the move.Jul 18Jul 18
ADDOinAfrican Digital Democracy ObservatoryCalls for applications for HumAngle tech and civic impact fellowshipHumAngle Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of the HumAngle technology and civic impact fellowship.Jul 4Jul 4
ADDOinAfrican Digital Democracy ObservatoryPro-Kagame actors use AI-generated content to silence dissentRwanda: Journalists face prosecution, disappearances, mysterious deaths. Now pro-Kagame influence campaigns are targeting criticsJul 3Jul 3