Since 2014, the Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) has hosted the annual Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa (FIFAfrica) — the continent’s leading platform for shaping digital rights, inclusion, and governance conversations.
The Forum offers a unique, multi-stakeholder platform where key stakeholders, including policymakers, journalists, global platform operators, telecommunications companies, regulators, human rights defenders, academia, and law enforcement representatives convene to deliberate and craft rights-based responses for a resilient and inclusive digital society for Africans
Participants at the Forum gather to learn and exchange insights that shape Africa’s voice in global digital governance processes like WSIS+20 and the Global Digital Compact. These global processes represent critical opportunities for African voices to influence the emerging digital and AI governance agendas.
Over the years, the Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa (FIFAfrica) has been co-hosted with various government ministries, national and regional partners, and a vibrant network of collaborators. This dedicated community has brought FIFAfrica to life time and again, illustrating a shared commitment to advancing internet freedom and building an inclusive digital rights ecosystem across the continent. The Forum’s continued success is made possible by the steadfast support of actors who believe in a free, open, and secure internet for all in Africa.
