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Upcoming Webinar | October 30 Press Freedom, Disinformation, and Digital Rights in Africa How are disinformation, digital platforms, and emerging technologies shaping press freedom and civic space across Africa? 📅 October 30, 2026 ⏰ 5 PM WAT | 12 PM EST bit.ly/4dWWMJv

Freedom Icon: Jomo Kenyatta — Kenya’s first president, who led the country from British colony to independent republic and helped found the Kenya African National Union (KANU). His leadership remains a defining chapter in Africa’s decolonisation story. #FreedomIcon #Kenya

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Did you know? The UN projects Africa’s population will nearly double by 2050, making the continent home to over a quarter of the world’s people. Whether that becomes a demographic dividend or a jobs crisis depends on how many productive jobs African economies create each year

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Alumni Spotlight Angela Halubobya — a lawyer and African Liberty Fellowship alumna (Class of 2021/2022) who now brings a legal lens to governance research and writing across the continent. Alumni like Angela are exactly why we keep training the next cohort. #AlumniSpotlight

Anyone can write for African Liberty. We welcome compelling, thoughtful articles exploring trends, principles, African history, and ideas underlying a free African society. Check our submission guidelines: africanliberty.org/submit/ #WriteForUs #AfricanLiberty

Throwback: Independent journalism strengthens transparency, accountability, and freedom. Revisit our analysis of what Somalia can do to better protect press freedom. Read the full article: africanliberty.org/2026/07/2… #PressFreedom #Somalia #AfricanLiberty

Temba Nolutshungu director of South Africa’s Free Market Foundation and a pioneering black consciousness activist who was twice detained for his fight against apartheid. Decades on, his work still shapes South Africa’s debates on individual liberty. fee.org/people/temba-a-nolut…?

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Throwback: From financing to infrastructure, the right conditions can help Nigeria’s shea industry grow, compete, and create more value across the supply chain. Read the full article: africanliberty.org/2026/07/0… #Nigeria #Entrepreneurship #AfricanLiberty

Political Leadership is a Woman’s Right and Not a Privilege Women remain underrepresented in Nigeria’s political leadership. What barriers keep women out? Read the full article by Agbeye Oburumu → africanliberty.org/2026/07/3…

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🚨 HAPPENING TODAY! Who is responsible for protecting election integrity in Africa? Join us for “Democracy Under Siege: Election Integrity and the Crisis of Governance in Africa” today at 4 PM GMT. 🔗 Register: bit.ly/46IkSni

Did you know? Intra-African trade exceeded US$220 billion in 2024, according to the AfCFTA Secretariat. With 54 signatories and 50 State Parties, the focus is now on turning the agreement into greater cross-border trade and investment. linkedin.com/posts/afcfta-se…? #AfCFTA

Unsafe food is more than a health issue—it threatens children’s rights, education, and future opportunities. How can Lesotho build a safer, more resilient food system? Read Lipuo Agnes Mokhesi’s article: africanliberty.org/2026/09/1… #AfricanLiberty #Lesotho #FoodSafety #HumanRights

Independent journalism strengthens transparency, accountability, and freedom. This article explores what Somalia can do to better protect press freedom. Read the full article: africanliberty.org/2026/07/2…

Africa’s growth is stalling — and its innovation gap matters. Sub-Saharan Africa invests just 0.1–0.4% of GDP in R&D, below the AU’s 1% target. Stronger R&D and skills are key to unlocking industrial growth. 🔗 worldbank.org/en/region/afr/… #AfricaEconomy #RnD #IndustrialPolicy

Violence and discrimination undermine freedom and justice. This article discusses the legal landscape surrounding LGBTQ rights in Nigeria and the path toward greater protection. Read more: africanliberty.org/2026/07/2…