editorial · Journal of Contemporary African Studies

Introduction to the Special Issue: Watching the Watchers: Public oversight of digital surveillance in Africa

2026Open accessUniversity of Johannesburg

Abstract

This Special Issue of the Journal of Contemporary African Studies examines public oversight of digital surveillance for intelligence purposes, specifically relating to Africa. It is derived from a ...

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DOI: 10.1080/02589001.2026.2695720

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