welcome to Africa Privacy Roundup

Trusted Compass for Africa's Digital Transformation

Africa Privacy Roundup is Africa’s first continent-wide, African-led strategic intelligence tool fostering meaningful action in data privacy, AI, and cybersecurity

How we Work?

Insightful Data Driven

We track and analyze Africa’s privacy, AI, and cybersecurity trends.

Collaborative Network

We work with African experts and stakeholders to shape inclusive, relevant solutions.

Action Oriented

We turn intelligence into tools, policies, and real-world change.

Africa Privacy Roundup is Africa’s first homegrown intelligence engine, driving innovation and accountability in data privacy, AI, and cybersecurity

Our Goals

To strengthen Africa’s digital transformation by creating a trusted, continent-wide platform for documenting, analysing, and translating key developments in data privacy, AI, and cybersecurity into actionable, locally grounded insights that inform policy, guide industry, and empower citizens

Monitor Key Developments

Track developments in privacy, cybersecurity, and AI across Africa

Analyzing New Trends

Analyze emerging trends through a multidisciplinary African lens;

Translate Into Action

Translate research insights into practical policy and innovation

Our Impact

Africa Privacy Roundup 2025 establishes a compass for Africa’s digital transformation grounded in African realities, developed by African talent, and open to all who care about the continent’s digital future. Through Africa Privacy Roundup;

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National and regional regulators & policymakers

Drive policy reform from a position of foresight and context

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Technology-focused and tech-enabled

Companies stay ahead of regulatory shifts and mitigate compliance risks – and provides practical practices for unregulated markets

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Development partners and investors

Align their digital transformation investments with local priorities

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Citizens

Bridge the digital literacy gap, make informed choices online, and build greater trust in digital systems and institutions.

Our Product & Offering

Africa Privacy Roundup 2025 establishes a compass for Africa’s digital transformation grounded in African realities, developed by African talent, and open to all who care about the continent’s digital future. Through Africa Privacy Roundup;

The Annual Africa Privacy Roundup Report

The continent’s most comprehensive review of privacy, AI, and cybersecurity developments.

Intelligence Briefs

Executive summaries, policy briefs, infographics, and tailored insights for policymakers, technology-driven companies, and citizens.

Roundup Dialogues

High-level convenings bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and scholars to shape Africa’s digital governance future.

Knowledge Repository

An accessible digital archive of resources, data, and insights for stakeholders across sectors.

Partner With us

Whether you're a thought leader looking to shape the digital future of Africa or a business aiming to make a lasting impact, we have a partnership level that suits your goals.

Our Blog

our latest blog & insight

Your guide to a secure digital Africa. Dive into expert blogs on AI, cybersecurity, and data privacy and learn to protect what’s yours.

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