The Co-founder and Team Lead of iWatch Africa, Philip Kwasi Banini, has been invited to speak at the 13th Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF 2026), scheduled for April 14 to 16, 2026, in Abidjan.
Mr Banini’s participation recognises his work in policy advocacy, digital accountability, and press freedom in the digital space.
He will join experts, policymakers, and stakeholders from across Africa and beyond to contribute to discussions under the theme, “Building Inclusive and Resilient Digital Futures.”
At the forum, Mr Banini is expected to host a high-level panel on press freedom in the digital age in West Africa, with a focus on the growing threat of disinformation to journalism and democratic processes.
The session will examine how media organisations, technology platforms, and civil society groups can collaborate to address online abuse, promote fact-checking and strengthen ethical journalism
Representing iWatch Africa, Mr Banini will also present the organisation’s flagship initiative, DisinfoEye, a platform designed to track and respond to disinformation and online abuse targeting journalists and vulnerable groups.
He is expected to share insights from Ghana and other African countries on how data-driven and citizen-led approaches can improve digital safety and strengthen democratic resilience.
Mr Banini will further contribute to discussions on digital inclusion, information integrity and the role of civic technology in protecting online spaces.
The Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum is organised annually by Paradigm Initiative and brings together policymakers, civil society, academia, and technology companies.
The forum focuses on key issues such as internet access, data privacy, artificial intelligence and platform accountability.
It is widely regarded as one of the leading platforms shaping digital policy conversations in Africa and the Global South.
Mr Banini’s participation highlights iWatch Africa’s continued efforts to promote transparency, protect digital rights, and strengthen democratic systems across Africa.
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