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For the first time, South Africa has a nationally recognised framework for community-centred connectivity, a strategy that has been validated collectively. The National Strategy for Community…

Despite the well-documented consequences of communication blackouts, the provincial government of Balochistan ordered a mobile internet shutdown on 8 August, citing vague “security reasons.” As…

After a long legal battle following revelations about mass surveillance, Jinbonet celebrates a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court of Korea that Google cannot deny user access to third-party…

In the new interview of our "Building a Free Internet of the Future" series, we delve into the development of technologies that serve the common good, the importance of strengthening user…

Operating across South Africa, from a rural cooperative in Eastern Cape to urban services in Khayelitsha, community-centred connectivity initiatives demonstrate how local accountability and…

This article examines how state-affiliated cybertroops in Indonesia are evolving into digital stalkers targeting women and marginalised groups. Originally deployed to manipulate political discourse…

Across Kenya and South Africa, communities once considered unconnectable are now proving to be pioneers. Here we share a bit more about 13 inspiring initiatives in these countries reminding us that…

APC interviewed Flávia Lefèvre and Oona Castro from Instituto Nupef to understand the pros and cons of the recent ruling, the pressures emerging from the rise of the far right in the country and…

The Brazilian Supreme Court recently concluded a ruling on the country’s Civil Rights Framework for the Internet, legally establishing that digital platforms are not neutral in relation to the…

The 2025 edition of DRAPAC takes place 26 and 27 August in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. APC is once again supporting the initiative, reinforcing the network’s dedication to strengthening digital rights…

Digital rights violations remain an invisible issue for many policymakers, regulators and law enforcement officials, and are even underexplored in many human rights circles in the Democratic Republic…

From Argentina to Kenya, discover seven stories from APC members working on community-centred connectivity initiatives to bridge access gaps while also creating social impact.

The fourth and final episode of the second season of the Routing for Communities podcast is on the air! In it, we are asking ourselves: What is still missing for this movement to grow stronger and…

From deep dives into the ethical, legal and societal implications of artificial intelligence (AI) to robust debates around private sector accountability and digital governance in crisis contexts, the…

The framework provided will support states and other entities in the cybersecurity sector in enhancing the security and stability of international cyberspace while also promoting gender equality.

Have you ever tried mapping for the OpenStreetMap, a free, editable map of the whole world that is being built by volunteers? Every Door is a mobile app that lets you create and edit objects in it. “…