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Ligue des Blogueurs et Cyber-Activistes Africains pour la Démocratie. #CivicTech #GouvTech #OpenGov #Tech4Change africtivistes.org

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AfricTivistes @africtivistes.bsky.social · Apr 3

🎉Over the next 4 years, we'll be putting #CivicTech at the service of democratic innovation and citizen participation, in the face of the challenges of transparency and inclusion.
You can be at the heart of this mission.
Discover our 2024-2029 strategic plan
👉 bit.ly/4bCrZz6

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AfricTivistes @africtivistes.bsky.social · 4h

Preventing electoral conflicts is crucial for Africa! Initiatives such as ‘🕊️ Nigeria Election Violence Education and Resolution’ in #Nigeria🇳🇬 and ‘Youth in Peacekeeping’ in #Benin🇧🇯 are working towards peaceful processes and lasting stability.

🔗 soobu.tech
#AHEADAfrica

AfricTivistes @africtivistes.bsky.social · 9h

#AfricTivistes strongly condemns the unjustifiable repression that followed the 29 October elections in Tanzania🇹🇿. The right to protest is a pillar of any democracy, and freedom of expression, including online, is guaranteed by the African Charter on Human Rights.

🔗 chk.me/JR6WMap

AfricTivistes @africtivistes.bsky.social · 1d

The report published by DefendDefenders, explores the role of peaceful protests in Africa’s democratic life, the laws protecting this right, and key trends across the continent.

📍 Based on four case studies — Mozambique 🇲🇿, Senegal 🇸🇳, Tunisia 🇹🇳, and Uganda 🇺🇬 .

📘 chk.me/vykefjZ

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AfricTivistes @africtivistes.bsky.social · 2d

Do you believe in a civic and engaged Africa? 🌍✊🏾

#Africtivistes is launching its Blog section!

📝 To contribute, please send your article to [email protected]

📩 Email subject: “Contribution – Africtivistes Blog”

👉 chk.me/ZcPKFto

AfricTivistes @africtivistes.bsky.social · 3d

🕊️ Without press freedom, there is no democracy.

Aïsha Dabo, Programme Coordinator at #AfricTivistes, will take part in the webinar “Silencing the Messenger: How Impunity Threatens Democracy”.

🗓️ Monday, 3 November 2025 – 2:00 PM (SAST)
🔗 Join the webinar: chk.me/lcaeYoZ

AfricTivistes @africtivistes.bsky.social · 7d

In #Tanzania, the Digital Advocacy Initiative demonstrates how CivicTech innovation can boost civic engagement by amplifying the voices of young people and citizens in the electoral debate.

An initiative to discover at 🔗soobu.tech

AfricTivistes @africtivistes.bsky.social · 7d

In an electoral context 🗳️ increasingly influenced by digital technology and artificial intelligence 🤖, AfricTivistes and DRI have published a study on the reliability of chatbots when faced with democratic challenges.

🎥 Watch this video to learn more.

📄 africtivistes.com/fr/ai-and-el...

AfricTivistes @africtivistes.bsky.social · 9d

West Africa Civil Society Week explores this question under the theme: “Redefining Civil Society and the Future of Democratic Resilience in West Africa.”

Be part of the region’s largest gathering of changemakers shaping the future of civic participation.

🖥 Register now: bit.ly/CSW25Ghana

AfricTivistes @africtivistes.bsky.social · 10d

#AfricTivistes firmly condemns this violence, which is contrary to the Cameroonian Constitution and the country’s international commitments.

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AfricTivistes @africtivistes.bsky.social · 12d

The “Digital Advocacy Initiative” in 🇹🇿 #Tanzania is strengthening the legal framework, while “Citizen Participation” in 🇲🇷 #Mauritania and “Youth in Peacekeeping” in 🇧🇯 #Benin are driving mobilisation on the ground.

#AheadAfrica

AfricTivistes @africtivistes.bsky.social · 14d

🗳️ #Farafina is a pan-African electoral information platform covering 54 countries and over 6,000 data points.

👥 Whether you are:

- an electoral researcher
- a civil society organisation
- an electoral or public authority
- a civic-tech initiative

The platform is designed for you 👇

farafina.tech

AfricTivistes @africtivistes.bsky.social · 15d

During Guinea’s 2018 municipal elections, #VlogCommunal empowered young citizens to raise awareness and document the process through video. A great example of how digital tools boost transparency and participation in local governance.

🎥 Safiatou Lamarana Diallo from tells us more👇🏽
#Soobu

AfricTivistes @africtivistes.bsky.social · 15d

🎙 Cheikh Fall on TFM:
Africa’s Gen Z is rising — from Egypt 🇪🇬 to Madagascar 🇲🇬 — using social media to demand change and reshape democracy.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-YZ...

Cheikh Fall parle de la Gen Z, qui bouscule l’ordre établi et fait tomber les présidents en Afrique

YouTube video by AfricTivistes

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AfricTivistes @africtivistes.bsky.social · 15d

From 17–22 October, our Advocacy Officer, Abdou Aziz Cissé, participated in #NGOsForum2025 and the 85th Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights.

AfricTivistes @africtivistes.bsky.social · 16d

🎓 Since 2015, #AfricTivistes has supported numerous young people through a variety of programmes.

🌐 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗧𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 continues our mission: a vibrant space for learning, sharing, and acting on citizen participation, good governance, civic tech, and democracy.

🖇️ chk.me/IVbIdf8

AfricTivistes @africtivistes.bsky.social · 17d

Aisha Dabo, Programme Coordinator of AfricTivistes, attended the TikTok Global Advisory Council Summit in Singapore, speaking on “Freedom of Expression” and AfricTivistes’ work on digital rights and online safety.

AfricTivistes @africtivistes.bsky.social · 21d

🔔📅 On 29 October 2025, Tanzania 🇹🇿 will hold its general elections !

These elections will be a test of transparency, citizen participation..

🌐 farafina.tech

AfricTivistes @africtivistes.bsky.social · 21d

AfricTivistes CitizenLabs expand to Chad 🇹🇩, Cameroon 🇨🇲, Guinea 🇬🇳 and Senegal 🇸🇳!

💪 40 changemakers and 70 young leaders trained to boost citizen participation through #CivicTech.

🔙 Highlights from this training on leadership, cybersecurity and civic innovation.

AfricTivistes @africtivistes.bsky.social · 22d

🌍 Since 2015, #AfricTivistes promotes transparent, inclusive, and participatory governance through digital innovation, supporting authorities, youth, and civil society to strengthen democracy and accountability in Africa.

🔗 log.africtivistes.com

#10Years

AfricTivistes @africtivistes.bsky.social · 23d

Since 2015, we’ve believed access to info drives action & social change. We provide reliable data, reports & tools to boost citizen engagement. Research, useful content & digital innovation for African citizenship & advocacy.

africtivistes.com/en/our-publi...

AfricTivistes @africtivistes.bsky.social · Oct 7

#GuineaVote 🇬🇳🗳️

A civictech platform by #ABLOGUI promoting transparent elections in Guinea. 💻

Since 2015, it’s united bloggers, activists, and citizens—especially youth, women, and civil society—to monitor elections and ensure reliable information.

Learn more 👉https://chk.me/NrfkoXp

#AHEADAfrica

AfricTivistes @africtivistes.bsky.social · Oct 4

🚨Since 25 Sept, #Madagascar 🇲🇬 has faced a major crisis. The violent repression of peaceful protests left 22 dead. #AfricTivistes condemns the violence and urges inclusive dialogue for 👉 Transparency 👉 Accountability 👉 Inclusion.

More here: chk.me/NnGwg2M

AfricTivistes @africtivistes.bsky.social · Oct 3

AfricTivistes unveiled its 📚 analytical report to help understand and respond to manipulation and foreign interference through information, which threaten democracy in #Senegal.

Télécharger le rapport :

chk.me/1dD9z5K

#AfricTivistes #FIMI

AfricTivistes @africtivistes.bsky.social · Sep 30

At #FURIC2025 , Aisha Dabo spoke on digital election observation & civic engagement.

🔑 Takeaways:
• Disinformation & big tech = global challenge
• Citizens must stay central
• Transparency & action by authorities are vital
• Tech = risk + opportunity → trust needs responsibility & collaboration

AfricTivistes @africtivistes.bsky.social · Sep 27

🚨 The fight against cyberbullying never stops! 🚨

Meet Khadija, the 🤖 chatbot designed to support, inform, and guide all users in facing online threats.

👉 Via 📲 WhatsApp: +221 70 764 31 76.
👉 or website: 🌐 taxawtemm.net

More 👉 chk.me/AMHfAVZ

#TaxawTemm #StopCyberbullying #FemTech