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Inclusivity, debate, and political leadership in Africa
The recent elections in Kenya and Nigeria highlight the importance of inclusive participation and the impact of unhealthy information systems.
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Partner story
Futurelect: Investing in youthful leadership in Africa
Futurelect’s East Africa programme is a technical leadership institution and an important pathway to building a network of young people and women in the region who can work with their peers across Africa.
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Opinion & analysis
Funding strategic communications is key for social change in Africa
Young Africans, armed with unfettered creativity, mobile data, and keyboards, are pushing powerful groups to overhaul unjust practices.
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Opinion & analysis
Inclusion and innovation key to African media sustainability
Forced to adapt to the political establishment, and financially beset by Big Data, what is the future of Africa’s media?
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Partner story
TASCK: How Nigerian creatives rallied youth participation in democracy
TASCK embarked on a momentous journey to encourage youth to vote in the 2023 elections through an extensive, intricate, and immersive creative campaign, using social media, concerts, and block parties.
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Partner story
African women shaping democracy
As the world celebrates Women’s History Month, we're proud to highlight some of the exemplary women in leadership among our partner organisations in Africa. Read their reflections on the powerful movements that African...
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Partner story
AWiM: Making the media work for African women
African Women in Media is a network of more than 2,000 women journalists who are breaking barriers and advancing opportunities for women in media.
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Opinion & analysis
Reimagine support for African media
Uniting to support the media industry in Africa, especially native digital media, is crucial to preserving its independence and advancing democracy.
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Partner story
Namati: The Journey of Kenya’s Disenfranchised to Reclaim Their Rights
Can you imagine how your life would look if your country didn’t recognise you as a citizen? For five million Kenyans, this is not a hypothetical question.
Learn more about what our partner Namati is doing to help...
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Research
Inflection Point International
The Inflection Point International report underscores the vital importance of a vibrant new generation of digital native media in strengthening democracy around the world and holding power to account.
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News
Digital media disruptors ‘punching above their weight,’ achieving societal...
The new Inflection Point International report shows that digital media entrepreneurs are producing ground-breaking journalism and achieving significant impact on their societies.
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Call for proposals: Advancing Data & Digital Rights in Nigeria
Luminate is seeking to fund projects that focus on building and strengthening the data and digital rights ecosystem in Nigeria in 2021. Apply for funding by 3 September.
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