Experts Sound Alarm Over Surveillance, Press Suppression, Threats to Democracy Across Africa - Security News Alert

Experts Sound Alarm Over Surveillance, Press Suppression, Threats to Democracy Across Africa - Security News Alert

At the 17th Wole Soyinka Centre Media Lecture, speakers issued a compelling call for urgent action to protect journalists across Africa from deepening surveillance and digital threats. Held virtually and themed “Surveillance, Safety and the Silencing of Truth,” the event brought together prominent voices who warned that attacks on press freedom represent broader assaults […] The post Experts Sound Alarm Over Surveillance, Press Suppression, Thre…

Truth at risk: Speakers warn about growing surveillance, silencing journalists and undermining democracy across Africa | Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism

Speakers at the 17th Wole Soyinka Centre Media Lecture, which was held virtually on 13 July 2025, have called for urgent action to protect journalists in Africa from escalating surveillance and digital threats. They also called for the enactment of clear privacy protections by governments, the development of technology that safeguards rather than endangers press […] The post Truth at risk: Speakers warn about growing surveillance, silencing jour…