The workshop highlights digital rights' significance in Zimbabwe's elections, addressing internet disruptions, misinformation, and online abuse, emphasising the importance of digital rights' protection.

This initiative will require web browsers to be developed to cater to a wide range of devices and platforms, incorporating necessary security functionalities and aligning with the most current industry-standard technologies.

Commissioner emphasised that any suspension of services will be a last resort measure and will adhere to international human rights and due process safeguards.

The companies have committed to conducting thorough testing of AI technologies before releasing them, while also prioritising transparency and sharing information to reduce risks and invest in cybersecurity.

The Paradigm Initiative (PIN) calls stakeholders to enhance digital rights rights in Africa. PIN is urging collaboration between private sector, media, academia, civil society, and government to protect digital rights.

The European Parliament's Committee for Civil Liberties adopted an opinion report on the EMFA draft, aiming to ensure effective journalist protection.