#ICYMI, key highlights from our pan-African conversation. According to Nashilongo, technology as a tool could play a negative role when used by perpetrators to target vulnerable groups & women. The lack of comprehensive laws addressing OGBV & digital safety endangers us all.

AI, Africa and Regulatory Futures? Nashilongo's first commentary for Afrika Techno Policy discusses the African Union's recent Artificial Intelligence Strategy and the launch of the Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Accelerator Hub at NUST Research & Innovation. afrikatechnopolicy.blogspot.com/2024/11/ai-afr…

.Nashilongo, via Afrika Techno Policy: "The publication of the continental AI strategy provides valuable guidance and a blueprint for all AU member countries to follow, saving them precious time and resources in drafting and implementing their own national AI strategies."

"While the continent should indeed welcome the development of the AU’s AI strategy, member nations have ground to cover... The recent launch of [AIRA] at My NUST is a positive step," our Acting Director for CEI, Nashilongo, writes. READ MORE 💡

Hey ya’ll, i finally deposited my first take on AI engaging Africa and AI regulation. Kindly check it out and share your thoughts on it… #Afrikan #TechPolicy #AIGovernance Afrika Techno Policy

Earlier this month, the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights) took a powerful "break-through" resolution on access to data held by private and public entities in Africa. Guy Berger LinkedIn: https://shorturl.at/p0RUy examines the next steps: afrikatechnopolicy.blogspot.com/2024/11/a-brea…

What is the role of Technologies in African Elections? In this article, we explored the role of #tech in the recent #Namibia election, and path ways forward. Click here to read govote.ng/elections-in-a…

📢 Empowering Namibia’s Journalists 🌍✍️ From tackling misinformation to safeguarding digital rights, our recent workshop equipped journalists with vital skills to report responsibly during elections.📰💻 #DigitalRights #MediaForDemocracy #namibiadecides2024

Revisit Afrika Techno Policy's Welcome editorial. ATP's contributors - Scott Timcke, Nashilongo, Andrew_Rens, Nelson Otieno, Sagwadi Mabunda - draw on various critical traditions to discuss the complex interplay between AI, law, and political economy.  afrikatechnopolicy.blogspot.com/2024/10/welcom…

End of an era!

In celebration of #WomensMonth join our Pan-African conversation, "Accelerating Action for Women's Digital & Political Inclusion," featuring inspiring changemakers. This session aims to promote women's political inclusion in Africa. Sign up now: bit.ly/IWD-Roundtable #IWD2025

In honor of #Womensmonth, we are curating a virtual Pan-African roundtable themed "Accelerating Action for Women's Digital & Political Inclusion,". We're excited to introduce the featured changemakers. Check out their bios, and see you Thursday. Sign up👉🏾 bit.ly/IWD-Roundtable

In honor of #Womensmonth, we are curating a virtual Pan-African roundtable themed "Accelerating Action for Women's Digital & Political Inclusion,". We're excited to introduce the featured changemakers. Check out their bios, and see you Thursday. Sign up👉🏾 bit.ly/IWD-Roundtable

Bukky Shonibare Invictus Africa, Adeboro Odulami African Internet Rights Alliance, Nashilongo Nashilongo, Angela Oduor Angela Oduor Lungati, Ushahidi

#NewMilestone2025: Happy to share that I was recently promoted to the esteemed position of Full Professor at the University of Johannesburg. Grateful for the support from my mentors, family, friends, colleagues, collaborators, supervisors and supervisees.

THIS WEEK📌Speaking at #COSAA2025, the 2nd Conference on the State of Artificial Intelligence in Africa, hosted by Strathmore CIPIT. I am contributing to the discussion on Data Governance in shaping the AI Regulatory Landscape in Africa. more about COSAA #AIinAfrica #LetstalkAI

Tonight, we’re here to bridge the gap between PR professionals and journalists. The truth is, they need each other. But partnerships like this are built on mutual trust – and trust begins with honesty. Toys Ndjebela Johnathan Beukes Nashilongo NBC Digital News

📢 Apply and join Namibia’s first ever co-hort of *Digital Rights Academy *Windhoek, Namibia *24th September 2025! Taking place during #FIFAfrica25 This is a great opportunity to deepen our knowledge on digital rights and inclusion. 📍 Register now: bit.ly/45QriQl

It's a first for #Namibia! And were are excited to be a part of it! Look out for the Digital Rights Academy that is being co-hosted at #FIFAfrica25 BY namTshuwe Digital and Paradigm Initiative (PIN) Be sure to APPLY Today! #InternetFreedomAfrica

🏍The journey to #FIFAfrica25 has begun! 🏍 We wish #AndrewGole a safe trip as he does the solo #RoadToDigitalSafety journey on a bike from #Uganda to #Nambia. It will be an epic adventure! Along the way, he will meet up with various partners to have digital safety sessions &