In the next episode of the DCN Africa Podcast, we delve into the complex world of internet governance in Africa. Following the recently ended UNECA 13th Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF), Aurra unpacks the various challenges and opportunities that come with regulating the internet on the continent. Our interview guest for this episode is Phillip Ayazika, the Programs Director at Pollicy (Uganda) and we also feature a short excerpt from a panel session at the 13th AfIGF, “Protecting Internet data flows in trade policy initiatives”, led by the Internet Society and featuring:

• Dawit Bekele - Regional Bureau Director for Africa at the Internet Society

• Wairagala Wakabi - Executive Director of the Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA)

• Sorene Assefa - Country Representative for Ethiopia at the African Development Bank Group

• Natalie Campbell - Co-founder of A Very Good Company

• Amazouz Souhila - Co-founder and Managing Director of Clean City Africa

Link to the AfIGF Session Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJ00RKW0ZCI&t=541s