FIFAfrica26 |
In just one month, the Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa 2026 (FIFAfrica26) will convene in Mauritius from September 28 to October 1, 2026, bringing together hundreds of participants from across Africa and beyond for critical conversations on digital rights, inclusion, governance, and the future of the continent’s digital landscape. Now is the time to begin engaging with the vibrant community that makes FIFAfrica such a powerful space for exchange and collaboration.
Participants (in-person and remote) can already look forward to a rich agenda shaped by the digital rights community which reflects the pressing issues at the heart of Africa’s digital rights landscape. The Forum will spotlight themes including digital democracy and civic participation, data governance and sovereignty, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, platform accountability, digital inclusion, digital economy and trade, movement building, and digital security and safety.
And the conversation does not have to wait until you arrive in Mauritius! You can start connecting and engaging with fellow participants and the wider community now by following @cipesaug and sharing your anticipation, insights, and reflections ahead of the Forum. Use #FIFAfrica26 and #InternetFreedomAfrica to join and amplify the conversations shaping a more open, inclusive, and secure digital future for the continent. Be sure to also join the engaging networks and communities within the event app too. You can start your own too!
As you prepare to attend or participate remotely, we encourage you to take a moment to read the FIFAfrica26 Code of Conduct. The Forum is built on dignity, respect, inclusion, and constructive engagement. The Code of Conduct applies to all Forum spaces including sessions, social events, and online platforms and is intended to ensure that every participant can engage free from intimidation, discrimination, harassment, or hostility. All attendees are expected to uphold these standards throughout the event.
For those traveling, be sure to review the official Travel Note and plan accordingly. FIFAfrica26 will be hosted at the InterContinental Resort, Mauritius in Balaclava.
We look forward to welcoming you online or in person at FIFAfrica26.