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SUMMARY:GDC Africa Forum 2026
LOCATION:Nairobi\, Kenya
DESCRIPTION:Background and Regional ContextAcross Africa\, democratic gover
 nance faces mounting strain\, with shrinking civic space driven by restric
 tive laws\, security responses\, and digital controls limiting citizens’ a
 bility to question power\, demand accountability\, and engage in public li
 fe. Youth across the continent\, assert agency through election observatio
 n\, grassroots movements\, online advocacy\, and civic tech\, reshaping pa
 rticipation beyond traditional structures. Recent elections in Tanzania\, 
 Cameroon\, and Madagascar show these challenges clearly. Young people led 
 voter education and election monitoring\, even as internet shutdowns\, fal
 se information targeting women and minorities\, and restrictions on civil 
 society made their work harder. Upcoming elections in the region offer key
  tests for safeguarding civic space\, enabling safe youth and women’s enga
 gement\, and using technology for transpa
URL:https://nurutrust.africa/events/gdc-africa-forum-2026/
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