This book probes the vitality, potentiality and ability of new
communication and technological changes to drive online-based civil
action across Africa. In a continent booming with mobile innovation
and a plethora of social networking sites, the Internet is
considered a powerful platform used by pro-democracy activists to
negotiate and sometimes push for reform-based political and social
changes in Africa. The book discusses and theorizes digital
activism within social and geo-political realms, analysing cases
such as the #FeesMustFall and #BringBackOurGirls campaigns in South
Africa and Nigeria respectively to question the extent to which
they have changed the dynamics of digital activism in sub-Saharan
Africa. Comparative case study reflections in eight African
countries identify and critique digital concepts questioning what
impact they have had on the civil society. Cases also explore the
African LGBT community as a social movement while discussing
opportunities and challenges faced by online activists fighting for
LGBT equality. Finally, gender-based activists using digital tools
to gain attention and facilitate social changes are also appraised.
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