Articles by Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA)
Kenya urged to “smell” the percolating disinformation industry
Kenya’s fermenting disinfodemic seemingly fuelled by political, economic and personal interests.
Sudan conflict affects digital communications and critical services delivery
Communications disruptions limit citizens’ access to information and undermine media freedom and freedom of expression.
CIPESA unpacks Uganda’s proposed new digital tax
The proposed amendments to Uganda’s tax law targeting the digital sector, will further burden already distressed consumers.
Ugandan court prioritises citizens’ rights
Despite objections from the Attorney General, Uganda’s High Court rules in favour of allowing CIPESA, Access Now and ARTICLE 19 to provide expert opinion on the country’s digital registration of citizens.
Protecting Nigerian women in e-commerce from cybercrime
As more Nigerian women go online to do business, most are not well equipped to protect themselves from cybercrime. In response to this, Tech Hive Initiative held training workshops and crafted a cybercrime toolkit for women entrepreneurs.
Tackling gendered disinformation in Uganda
Uganda digital rights group HER Internet convened an interactive dialogue for women to share their personal experiences and to look into mitigation strategies against online attacks and gendered misinformation.
Uganda’s Computer Misuse Act remains “key impediment to freedom of expression”
Uganda’s Constitutional Court outlaws Section 25 of Uganda’s controversial Computer Misuse Act for its violation of civil liberties and contravention of constitutional guarantees.
Balancing Africa’s digital economic boom with digital rights
The exponentially growing digital economy is transforming people’s lives on the Africa continent. This positive must also buttress protecting citizens’ digital rights and privacy.