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SUMMARY:GDC Africa Forum 2026
LOCATION:Nairobi\, Kenya
DESCRIPTION:Background and Regional Context\n\nAcross Africa\, democratic g
 overnance faces mounting strain\, with shrinking civic space driven by res
 trictive laws\, security responses\, and digital controls limiting citizen
 s’ ability to question power\, demand accountability\, and engage in publi
 c life. Youth across the continent\, assert agency through election observ
 ation\, grassroots movements\, online advocacy\, and civic tech\, reshapin
 g participation beyond traditional structures. Recent elections in Tanzani
 a\, Cameroon\, and Madagascar show these challenges clearly. Young people 
 led voter education and election monitoring\, even as internet shutdowns\,
  false information targeting women and minorities\, and restrictions on ci
 vil society made their work harder. Upcoming elections in the region offer
  key tests for safeguarding civic space\, enabling safe youth and women’s 
 engagement\, and using technology for tra
URL:https://nurutrust.africa/events/gdc-africa-forum-2026/
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