Internet Freedom
Total 35 Posts
Guarding against internet overlords
The duopolistic Mastercard and Visa payment processor hegemony poses a huge threat to the internet, while over the last few years, the dangers of the power held by Big Tech and governments have been under scrutiny - they shouldn't be the only ones.
Impact of digital technologies on the civic space
As the recent Uganda elections example affirms, digital technologies are not going anywhere, and unless we act now, they will continue to be used by repressive governments and other actors to not only maintain the status quo but also erode the gains being made by people to challenge this.
Internet shutdown and protests in Senegal as Sonko gets arrested for rape
Since Friday, 5 March 2021, Senegal has experienced an internet and social media shutdown. This is amidst ongoing protests by citizens in the West African country.
Internet back on in Uganda as Museveni is declared elections winner
After 5 days of no internet access since the eve of elections, Uganda's government has announced that they have switched the internet back on after the incumbent Yoweri Museveni was announced as the winner. However, social media access appears to still be a problem.
Plans to provide internet access for all are lagging
Internet is a โlifeline not a luxuryโ in the COVID-19 era. Strong policies on broadband infrastructure and access are needed to drive down prices
Internet shutdowns are threatening democracy and development
The first case of Internet shutdown in sub-Saharan Africa was in Guinea in 2007. In the intervening years, light has been shone on the devastating impact of shutdowns across Africa.
Internet shutdowns are negatively affecting millions of Ethiopians
Internet shutdowns are not unusual in Ethiopia. Since 2016 the internet has been shut down at least six times. In 2019 alone, Ethiopia experienced three major internet disruptions across the country.