Afghanistan’s mobile and internet services were restored on October 1, 2025, after a 48-hour nationwide shutdown imposed by the Taliban. The blackout halted businesses, banks, airports, and schools, leaving the country almost entirely cut off from the outside world. The United Nations called on authorities to restore access, as no official explanation for the outage has been given.
SB 53 introduces new oversight for the AI industry in California, obliging major labs to reveal safety measures and disclose incidents such as cyberattacks.
Civil society members active in ICANN community groups can take part in the 2026 Leadership Program if nominated by their organization’s chair.
In its submission dated 27 September 2025, CCAOI welcomed the draft’s comprehensive nature and its reaffirmation of previous international commitments such as the Geneva Declaration, Tunis Agenda, Global Digital Compact, and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The group commended the focus on multistakeholder participation, digital inclusion, and human rights.
The partnership seeks to equip young Africans with skills needed for work, leadership, and social development in an increasingly digital world.
ICANN84 Annual General Meeting will be held in Dublin, Ireland at The Convention Centre Dublin from 25-30 October 2025.
In its submission to the WSIS+20 Zero Draft, the EU System for an Enabling Environment (EU SEE) calls for a stronger focus on civic space, human rights, and inclusive digital governance. The proposals seek to ensure that the review of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) outcomes in 2025 reinforces transparency, accountability, and participation across all areas of digital policy.
Anyone interested, companies, civil society groups, or individuals, can submit feedback through the consultation portal until 7 November.
Speaking at the UN General Assembly, Mitsotakis warned of the risks of unchecked social media use on children’s minds and urged global action.
Candidates with expertise in core AI fields (including generative AI, machine learning, robotics, and AI safety), applied AI (health, climate, social sciences, digital society), and related interdisciplinary areas such as ethics, governance, and risk assessment are invited to apply.
Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is a project co-funded by the European Union.
