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Supporting Multistakeholderism in Africa by fostering space for collaboration

June 19, 2025

GNI aims continue to provide space for Africa-focused stakeholders to work... Read more >

The opportunity for Africa to take a leadership role in the WSIS+20 review process

June 17, 2025

WSIS+20 presents a timely chance for Africa to take forward the original spirit of the... Read more >

Why Joining GNI is Part of Paradigm Initiative’s Success Story

November 2, 2018

By ’Gbenga Sesan, Executive Director, Paradigm Initiative The increasingly virulent digital rights landscape in Africa,... Read more >

GNI Concerned About Restrictions on Internet Access in Cameroon

January 24, 2017

“The shutdown in Cameroon appears to be calculated to target political speech,” said Mark Stephens, CBE., Independent Board Chair.... Read more >

GNI Urges the Democratic Republic of Congo to Refrain from Blocking Social Media

December 16, 2016

GNI is deeply concerned by the government's statutory order that telecommunications operators block social media beginning Monday, December 19, when... Read more >

GNI Workshop at 2016 IGF: Inclusive Responses to Intentional Internet Disruptions

December 10, 2016

The workshop used breakout groups to facilitate detailed discussions of three topics pertaining to shutdowns: connections to elections and moments of... Read more >

GNI Concerned by Internet Shutdown in Ethiopia

October 6, 2016

GNI is concerned by reports showing the Ethiopian Government blocked Internet access amid escalating anti-government... Read more >

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