Telecommunications Surveillance and Political Dissent: Monitoring of Opposition in East Africa: Decolonial Reflections

Key Points

• The central aim is to explore the relationship between telecommunications surveillance and political dissent in the East African context.
• Conducted a policy analysis focusing on South Africa
• Reviewed existing literature on surveillance and political opposition
• Identified institutional and theoretical dynamics relevant to African Studies
• Highlighted the impact of surveillance on political opposition movements in East Africa
• Demonstrated the need for culturally relevant policies in the region
• Provided practical conclusions aimed at addressing surveillance issues in African governance

Abstract