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28Aug

FIFAfrica26 Is One Month Away – It’s Time to Connect!

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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.

10Jul

Shaping the Agenda for the Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa 2026 (FIFAfrica26): Thank You for Your Proposals

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The organisers of the upcoming Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa 2026 (FIFAfrica26) extend sincere appreciation to everyone who submitted a session proposal or travel support application in response to the recent Call.

We received over 450 submissions, reflecting a rich diversity of interests spanning the current digital rights landscape in Africa and their intersections with global dynamics. The submissions collectively reflected the pressing issues shaping digital rights, online freedoms, and internet governance across the continent while also highlighting the vibrant community working to advance internet freedom in Africa.

Successful Applicants

Successful applicants have been notified directly. We are excited to confirm that their sessions and contributions will form the core of the Forum’s agenda. We look forward to working closely with them to shape the programme and to bringing their insightful proposals to life during the Forum.

For Those Not Selected

If you have not received a success notification, please know that this does not reflect a lack of value in your submission. The volume of high-quality proposals far exceeded the available session slots, and difficult decisions had to be made. We remain grateful for your engagement and encourage you to stay connected with the Forum as there will be future opportunities to contribute.

Next Steps in the Process

  • The FIFAfrica26 agenda will be shared publicly in the coming weeks.
  • All applicants will continue to receive Forum updates and are warmly invited to attend as participants online or in person.
  • Registration to attend the Forum remains open: secure your seat here.

Plan Your Travel to Mauritius

The Forum will be hosted at the InterContinental Resort, Fort Coastal Road, MU, Balaclava 21306, Mauritius. All participants, those receiving travel support from CIPESA and other partners as well as independent participants, should refer to the FIFAfrica26 travel note and plan accordingly.

Thank you once again for your time, expertise, and commitment to building a free, open, and inclusive internet in Africa. We look forward to engaging with you online or in person at FIFAfrica26.