Articles by Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA)
Equitable access to digital services needed for people with disabilities
Telecommunications companies in Nigeria and Kenya have failed to create products and services that care for persons with disabilities, according to a survey of operators.
Namibia and Sierra Leone’s digital rights record under scrutiny during UPR process
Crucial UN Universal Periodic Review of Namibia and Sierra Leone puts spotlight on both countries’ digital and human rights records.
#WithoutFear initiative fights online harassment of women
Somali digital rights group Digital Shelter launches #WithoutFear initiative to raise awareness of the challenges faced by Somali women online, while providing a digital safety and security platform.
South Africa’s Parliament rejects plan to introduce e-voting
The Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs rejects two proposals which could have seen the introduction of electronic voting in the country.
Why access to information is essential for democracy in Africa
The all too common tendency to disrupt the internet during elections has a profound impact on socio-economic rights, such as the right to education, housing, health and social security.
Digital rights in Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya throttled by COVID-19 regulations
COVID-19 related legislation, surveillance practices and implementation of regulations have led to an erosion of online and offline civil liberties in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
COVID-19 regulations used to curb online rights
In the run up to elections, Ugandan authorities are honing in on regulations meant to curb COVID-19 and using them to restrict online digital rights.
ISP offers accessible apps for people with disabilities
South African Internet Service Provider Vodacom leads the way in providing digital products and services that are accessible to people with disabilities.