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By FIFAfrica |

This time next week, FIFAfrica26 will be underway in Mauritius!

The conversations we have been planning, the ideas we have been shaping, and the connections we have been looking forward to will finally shift into actions, debates, and new learning!

Across four days, FIFAfrica26 will bring together conversations on digital democracy and civic participation, AI and emerging technologies, data governance and sovereignty, platform accountability, digital inclusion, digital economy and trade, movement building, and digital security and safety.

Here is what you can look forward to:

Two days of engaging pre-event sessions (Be sure to sign up, as spaces are limited!)
Two days of an action-packed main event agenda, with in-depth sessions featuring speakers from across Africa and beyond. Be sure to explore the Agenda and meet the Speakers!
A Digital Rights Fun Run – come ready with your running shoes!
A Digital Reality Walk through Paths, Traps and Safe Passages.
An exhibition where you can discover new work, explore resources and meet the people behind some of the amazing digital rights work happening across the continent.

FIFAfrica is a unique opportunity to discover new work and organisations, exchange ideas and insights, make connections, and encounter conversations that expand how you think about the digital rights ecosystem. There will be plenty of opportunities to connect, contribute and make FIFAfrica26 your own.

Visit the FIFAfrica website for more information.

FIFAfrica26 |

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.

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