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Women Local Council leaders using Technology as a Leadership Tool
In February 2026, Uganda held elections for Local Councils, setting the stage for a unified five-year…
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Gender Data Futures: Why Africa Needs A Women’s Network for Gender Transformative Data Governance
Data is often described as the core infrastructure of modern governance. It shapes how governments plan,…
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Meet The 2025 Fellows
At Pollicy, we believe in the power of data and technology to advance social justice, strengthen…
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Lessons of Resilience from Data Mtaani: Workers Navigating Risk and Opportunity in Digital Spaces
On a Saturday morning in Nairobi, Kenya, a domestic worker is scrolling through her WhatsApp messages…
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Africa Owns the Data: Reclaiming Narratives, Redefining Power
At DataFest Africa 2025, I had the privilege of leading a session titled “Africa Owns the…
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REDATA: Bringing TFGBV Data to Life Through Motion in the Afrofeminist Data Museum
Stepping into REDATA felt like crossing into an Afrofeminist future where data is no longer distant…
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Beyond the Global AI Summit on Africa: Making AI Work for All of Us
In April this year, Kigali hosted the inaugural Global AI Summit on Africa, bringing together over…
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Key Features of Law â„–2024/017 (On Personal Data Protection in Cameroon)
Central Africa is a significant player in the realm of data governance, particularly recognized for the…
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What Makes Us Tick? Social Media in Shaping Youth Engagement in Elections
Philomena Esi Agudu (Ghana) | 1st place winner of the 2024 Youth & Elections in Africa…
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African Politics and Social Media: The Youth as the Gravitational Force
Oluebube Christopher Offor (Nigeria) | 2nd place winner of the 2024 Youth & Elections in Africa…
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Mitandao ya Kijamii inavyounda ushiriki wa Vijana Kwenye Uchaguzi
Harold Henry Mafita (Tanzania) | 3rd place winner of the 2024 Youth & Elections in Africa…
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Towards Rebuilding Trust — Making a case for citizen centred digital governance in Kenya
Nairobi hosted the Open Government Partnership (OGP)’s Africa and Middle East Regional Meeting in March 2025,…
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Lessons from West Africa towards Robust Data Governance Structures
International Day of Data Privacy is a global campaign aimed at raising awareness and promoting best…
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Beyond The Hustle: Insights From “Fair Digital Kazi”, a Manifesto on the Future of African Tech and Data Work(ers)
As Africa’s digital economy continues to thrive and traditional jobs continue to dwindle, many young Africans,…
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Rewriting Uganda’s Labour Laws for Fair Digital Work
The digital revolution is transforming labour markets across the globe bringing about the platform economy, and…
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Reimagining Africa’s Digital Evolution
In the dynamic landscape of Africa’s digital sphere (owning the raw materials and the data), the…
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Her Voice, Her Africa
Women across Africa are emerging as dynamic leaders, challenging societal norms and reshaping their communities while…
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Beyond the good and bad: Making sense of the AU-Continental AI Strategy for African people
Between the 18th and the 19th of July, the African Union (AU) endorsed the African Union…
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Everyday Cybersecurity: Safeguarding Your Digital Life in Africa
In today’s digital world, cybersecurity isn’t just for tech experts — it’s for everyone. Whether you’re…
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Youth and Elections in Africa Dialogue Series
For political systems to be truly representative, it must be inclusive of all people within the…