1、State of Internet Freedom in Africa 2025Navigating the Implications of AI on Digital Democracy in AfricasettingconfigSeptember,2025Command Prompt:|conectingconectingCIPESAPublished September 2025Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 Licencecreativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0Some rights reserved.Sta

2、te of Internet Freedom in Africa 2025Navigating the Implications of AI on Digital Democracy in AfricaAcknowledgementsThis report was made possible through the dedication and commitment of many individuals.We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Editorial Team Dr.Wairagala Wakabi,Edrine Wanyama,Lili

3、an Nalwoga,Paul Kimumwe,and Victor Kapiyo whose careful review,coordination,and guidance shaped this publication into a coherent and impactful resource.We also thank the 14 country researchers whose expertise,rigorous analysis,and insights provided the foundation for this years report.Country Resear

4、chers:Cameroon-Kathleen Ndongmo,Ethiopia-Abel Wabella,Egypt-Mohamed Farahat,Ghana-Felicia Anthonio and Osei Manu Kagyah,Kenya-Francis Monyango,Mozambique-Drcio Tsandazana;Namibia-Nashilongo Gervasius;Nigeria-Morisola Alaba;Rwanda-Louis Gitinywa;Senegal-Astou Diouf;South Africa-Melissa Tsungai Ziseng

5、we;Tunisia-Yosr Jouini;Uganda-Edrine Wanyama;and Zimbabwe-Natasha Msonza.CIPESA deeply appreciates the collective effort that went into producing this edition of the State of Internet in Africa 2025,and we remain inspired by the shared commitment to advancing digital rights and democracy across the

6、continent.State of Internet Freedom in Africa 2025 2Executive Summary1.0 Introduction1.1 Background and context1.2 Research Questions2.0 Methodology3.0 Country Context3.1 ICT Status Table 1:Digital Landscape Key Metrics3.2 Economic and Development StatusTable 2:Economic and Development Indicators in