The Information and Communication Rights in Africa conference is currently underway in Windhoek, Namibia.

The regional conference seeks to contribute to ongoing efforts towards combating the major challenges affecting digital rights, access to information, freedom of expression, and media in Africa.

It will also touch on human rights and the digital transformation of media.

The conference will also deepen comprehensive access to information, promote digital rights and inclusion, and promote the public information commons.

In addition, it seeks to strengthen freedom of expression and the public media landscape throughout the continent.

While also creating opportunities that aim to protect and promote information and communication in a digital age and its transformative impact on African societies.

The three-day conference is being attended by over 40 participants from 16 countries.