Articles by Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA)
Togolese citizens’ privacy rights at risk with new digital ID programme
Citizens acknowledge that Togo’s digital ID programme may help curb fraud but are concerned with handing their personal information to a government with a penchant for surveillance.
Taxes curtailing Ugandans’ digital rights
The multiple taxes, including those on the import of handsets and ICT equipment, as well as the use of digital services and data, hampers Ugandans from enjoying the full benefits of their online rights.
African governments scale up online attacks on privacy
States are disregarding regional and international norms in protecting privacy and data because they are more focused on surveillance of their citizens.
African countries restrict use of encryption
Under the guise of protecting “national security”, countries in Africa are passing laws which impede the use of encryption.
Internet still out of reach for millions of Africans
CIPESA points out that State of Mobile Internet Connectivity 2021 report restates that internet access and affordability are still a major challenge for the majority of Africans.
South Sudan’s 2021 Order a major threat to citizens’ rights
Positive aspects of South Sudan’s Cybercrimes and Computer Misuse Order 2021 overshadowed by regressive aspects of the legislation.
Analysing the impact of Sudan’s media and technology-related laws
Sudan’s numerous internet disruptions coupled with contentious legislation impact heavily on freedom of expression and digital rights.
Persons with disabilities disproportionately excluded from ATI and ICTs
Persons with disabilities are challenged in accessing ICTs by an array of obstacles, that include the high cost of assistive technologies.