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MUZENGEZA: Firewalls and flags: Africa’s digital war on dissent

Digital censorship is not just a technical issue; it is a moral one.

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by WELLINGTON MUZENGEZA

News02 November 2025 - 09:54
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In 2025, Africa stands at a crossroads. On one hand, the continent is experiencing a digital renaissance, an explosion of connectivity, innovation and youth-led activism powered by artificial intelligence, machine learning and the Internet of Things (IoT).

On the other hand, a quiet but insidious war is being waged against political expression, dissent and the free flow of information.

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