CIDA Africa

Building a Resilient
Digital Future for Africa

In an era of increasing cyber threats, digital authoritarianism, and AI-driven disinformation, civil society, journalists, and human rights defenders need cutting-edge research, cybersecurity solutions, and strategic interventions to safeguard democratic spaces online.

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Training & Mentorship

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Upskilling Human Rights Defenders & CSO's

Case Studies

Digital Security & Cyber Resilience

Digital Investigations & (OSINT)

Data Analysis & AI/ML Techniques

Investigating Disinformation & FIMI

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Keeping you safe online

We empower civil society and democracy defenders with digital forensics support, cybersecurity training, and actionable insights to counter cyber threats and information warfare.

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, African civil society organizations (CSOs), journalists, human rights defenders (HRDs), and democracy activists face mounting threats – ranging from cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, state surveillance, and digital authoritarianism.

We provide data-driven insights, cyber resilience training, and strategic interventions to protect human rights defenders, journalists, and civil society actors from these digital/ online threats.

Digital security

Strengthening cyber resilience for vulnerable groups targeted by cyber threats, surveillance, and online harassment.

Data-Driven Analysis

Leveraging data science, network mapping, and investigative research to uncover extremist narratives, and influence operations.

OSINT Research

Applying Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) techniques to track online threats, coordinated networks, and digital authoritarian tactics.

Programs

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