Paradigm Initiative discusses Africa’s digital rights at Senegal’s summit

A digital rights advocacy organisation, Paradigm Initiative (PIN), has taken internet freedom, artificial intelligence policies, media freedom and children’s rights online to the 89th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) in Dakar, Senegal.

In a statement by the organisation, the summit is taking place at the King Fahd Palace Hotel in Dakar, Senegal, from October 12 to 21, 2026.

PIN will be represented at the summit by its Partnerships and Engagements Officer, Bridgette Ndlov and the Programmes Officer for Francophone Africa, Moussa Waly Sene.

The organisation said it would make a statement during discussions on the human rights situation in Africa

“In particular, the slow pace in development of AI policies, freedom of the media and infringements to children’s rights online.

“On the sidelines of the ACHPR 89th Ordinary Session, PIN will host several events, in collaboration with partners as follows,” it said.

As part of activities on the sidelines of the session, PIN will collaborate with the Network of African National Human Rights Institutions (NANHRI) on Tuesday to discuss the role of national human rights institutions in monitoring elections.

The session will feature PIN’s Digital Rights and Elections in Africa Monitor Toolkit (DREAMT), alongside a screening of the signal, a short film on digital accessibility and inclusion.

“On October 14, 2026, Paradigm Initiative will host a Digital Rights Academy to train journalists and media practitioners on information integrity. 

“On October 15, 2026 Paradigm Initiative will host a session on information integrity drawing from a  Research project: Africa Facing Down Disinformation,” it noted.

The organisation added that it would showcase findings on information disorders in Sénégal and highlight key recommendations.