In order to effectively tackle the issues of ICT proficiency and election oversight in Africa, it is critical to concentrate on confronting the obstacles to implementation, closing the digital gap and strengthening cybersecurity protocols.

Allowing independent candidates to contest the next general election in South Africa is a boon for democracy. Prof. Colin Thakur asks if it is time to move to an electronic voting system?

Elections are being held in 19 countries across the African continent in 2024. Tom Mboya considers the rise in foreign disinformation campaigns.

Social media has changed the status quo in politics. In an election cycle, interaction between politicians and the electorate has evolved to near-real-time communication.

With the rise of social media platforms and the proliferation of mobile devices, citizens and leaders have a whole new electoral interface

Digital transformation in Africa requires a strong public sector and foundation for a digital future. Anticipatory digital governance holds the key.

In their working paper, Digital pervasiveness and divisiveness: The role of African governments in enabling healthy digital futures Iman Bashir and Fisayo Oyewale use stories created by 22 young Africans to narrate their visions for effective data governance on the continent.