The Zambian government has postponed RightsCon 2026. It’s possible to cancel a summit, but one conviction remains. For many, it’s a setback. For democracy, and for me, it’s much more than that. . I had prepared for this trip the way one prepares for the arrival of […]
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I remember while in Bamenda and some time in 2017, the internet shutdown didn’t just cut our fiber; it severed our lifeline to the world. As our organization was gaining momentum, the digital darkness descended, lasting for months. Then came COVID-19, creating a perfect storm of isolation. […]
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The Youth Democracy Cohort is excited to announce the launch of “YDC Participates”, our brand new participatory platform designed to strengthen how we support our members! This dedicated space will allow Youth Democracy Cohort members to share their ideas, needs and priorities, helping us decide what activities […]
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As we enter a pivotal year for democracy worldwide, the Youth Democracy Cohort reaffirms its mission: ensuring that young people are not just included, but meaningfully empowered in political and civic life. Thanks to our growing partnerships across regions and sectors, we are better positioned than ever […]
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by Maurice Thantan How can young Africans become more involved in the governance of their countries, so that national public policies can be designed not only for them, but above all with them around the decision-making table? This question, the answer to which now sounds like an […]
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By Ana Belén Aguilera Albán, Santiago Martín Loza Mata – Fundación Datalat In Ecuador, citizen trust in political institutions is in a sharper decline than the regional average, representing a central challenge for strengthening democracy and youth participation. Young people face significant barriers to their development and […]
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by Harouna Drabo Since 2021, the security crisis has plunged several states in the region into political instability, marked by a series of coups d’état. In the wake of these constitutional upheavals, an anti-democratic narrative has taken root, widely relayed on digital platforms and fed by false […]
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by René Edouard Mendis Artificial intelligence (AI) is profoundly transforming our societies. Discreet but powerful, this digital revolution is reshaping the way we govern, inform ourselves and make decisions. According to the Government AI Readiness Index 2024, more than 50 countries are already assessing their level of […]
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by Thobekile Matimbe Background The incidence of crackdowns on free speech in the Sahel Region is concerning, with a glance at the historical context signalling underlying causes of digital repression and authoritarianism. The region has recorded several fluid political transitions, with numerous coups. Regarding regional cooperation of […]
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