Registration is now open for the 13th edition of the Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa (FIFAfrica26). The Forum will take place in Mauritius from September 28 to October 1, 2026, and will bring together over 500 participants from across Africa and beyond for critical conversations on digital rights, inclusion, and governance. Be sure to register here! FIFAfrica26 will offer a platform for deliberation on the most pressing issues shaping Africa’s digital landscape, including digital democracy and civic participation, data

RightsCon 2026, the 14th summit on human rights in the digital age, will be held in Lusaka, Zambia, and online from May 5–8, 2026. Hosted at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre, this hybrid event marks a return to the African continent, focusing on digital rights, technology, and policy. Registration and program details are available on the RightsCon website.

The 2026 edition of the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum, DRIF26, organised by Paradigm Initiative, will take place from 14 to 16 April 2026 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The Forum is designed as a multistakeholder platform, convening policymakers, government representatives, legislators, civil society organisations, non-governmental organisations, academia, members of the technical community, media professionals, innovators, and private sector actors. Participants are expected to exchange ideas, share research and experiences, and highlight initiatives that advance digital rights and foster inclusive digital

Digital Public Infrastructure and its implications for civic space, rights, and civil society engagement in Africa.