The world's largest digital rights conference, RightsCon, has been abruptly canceled, not due to a logistical hiccup, but due to mounting political pressure and demands that would have stifled critical dialogue.
Forget about your next Zoom call. In 2025, the internet was a ghost for millions in Africa, with shutdowns happening daily. This isn't just an inconvenience; it's a deliberate silencing.
Did you know not a single day in 2025 went by without an internet shutdown somewhere? It's official: 2025 was the year of the blackout, and some regions bore the brunt of it.
The digital chokehold tightens. Asia Pacific regions saw a staggering 195 internet shutdowns last year, effectively silencing entire populations.
Ghana's Parliament is poised to pass a bill that could land LGBTQ+ activists in prison for a decade. This isn't just bad policy; it's a digital rights disaster waiting to happen.
Forget the hype around AI law and digital transformation. The real story of 2025, at least according to a new report, is a brutal rollback of basic internet access. We're talking about a global surge in deliberate internet shutdowns, hitting an all-time high.
The digital rights movement, ignited by the Arab Spring's optimism, has matured into a complex battle for tech accountability and digital sovereignty. What does this evolution mean for everyday users and the future of online freedom?