
How Internet Shutdown Threatens Digital Freedom in Africa
Internet shutdowns are increasingly used by African governments to silence dissent and weaken digital freedom.

Internet shutdowns are increasingly used by African governments to silence dissent and weaken digital freedom.

…the report warns that Africa’s growing prosperity remains limited as weak freedoms and structural barriers continue to undermine business growth across the continent.

Guinea-Bissau’s latest crisis shows, once again, how centralised power makes political instability almost inevitable.

South Africa shows early signs of recovery, but bold and urgent reforms are needed to sustain real progress.

Nigeria’s recurring strikes expose government neglect and the urgent need for real reforms.

…the report shows Nigeria’s civic space is shrinking rapidly, with the Police responsible for nearly half of all state-led human rights violations.

Global genocide accusations continue to mount, making Nigeria’s defeat of terrorism crucial to restoring its credibility, protecting its sovereignty, and reshaping international perception.

Abdullah Tijani and Shereefdeen Ahmad of The Liberalist won major honours at the 2025 CJID Awards for their standout fact-checking and investigative reporting.

Africa’s overreliance on foreign trade deals like AGOA has exposed its economic vulnerability.

African advocates are reshaping freedom and prosperity through homegrown initiatives that tackle barriers to rights, trade, and opportunity, with the support of Atlas Network.

…it threatens democratic principles by bypassing consultation, granting unelected powers, and privileging foreign NGOs over local voices.

For years, PoS operators have become the backbone of financial access for the underbanked and the unbanked…
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