Digital democracy a long way off in Africa
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From the mid-2000s onwards, the digital revolution raised hopes of democratic transformation and strengthening in Africa.
But it hasn't turned out like that.
Now almost a decade after the “Arab Spring”, a techno-optimism has given way to techno-pessimism. And African leaders have proved to blunt the transformative potential of smart phones through censorship.
So is digital democracy still a long way off in Africa.
On line is Professor of Democracy at University of Birmingham, Professor Nic Cheeseman.
But it hasn't turned out like that.
Now almost a decade after the “Arab Spring”, a techno-optimism has given way to techno-pessimism. And African leaders have proved to blunt the transformative potential of smart phones through censorship.
So is digital democracy still a long way off in Africa.
On line is Professor of Democracy at University of Birmingham, Professor Nic Cheeseman.