Commentary: Africa’s Endless Struggle for Internet Freedom Is Always in Motion, But Rarely Forward
By Jimmy Kainja| In September 2025, the Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) hosted the
FIFAfrica25: Building Collaborative Pathways for Digital Freedom in Africa
By Yasmin Ahmed | The Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa (FIFAfrica25), held in Windhoek, Namibia, by the Collaboration on
A Gathering of Wisdom
FIFAfrica25 | Theme: Olupale The Olupale (an Oshiwambo word) is a space within a traditional Ovambo homestead (eumbo) where people
The Practice of Resilience
FIFAfrica25 | Theme: Building Our Digital Futures In this zone, explore efforts aimed at showcasing the evolving African digital ecosystem.
The Zone of Awareness
FIFAfrica25 | Theme: Know Your Rights, And Your Tools! Learn about some of the tools of resistance and why they
The Exposure
FIFAfrica25 | Theme: Unmasking the Risks Here, risks that we face online are made visible. Visit this zone to see
The Trap of Uncertainty
FIFAfrica25 | Theme: Am I Safe Online? Enter this zone and reflect on who has access to your data. Ask
The Internet I carry: A Creative Storytelling Sanctuary
FIFAfrica25 | Theme: Self-Reflection: In a hut specially built for the Forum, we invite you to take a moment to
“Be The Experience” Immersive Exhibition and Digital Security Hub
FIFAfrica25 | We welcome you to enter this space where digital rights come alive. The FIFAfrica25 “Be The Experience” immersive
Uganda to Namibia: Biking for Digital Security and Internet Freedom in Africa
By FIFAfrica | On Friday September 12, 2025, digital security expert and biker, Andrew Gole will set off on a