The internet is more than just a tool for connection, it has become a powerful stage where women in Africa are rewriting narratives, resisting oppression, and demanding justice. In societies where traditional power structures often silence women’s voices, digital platforms offer new ways to be heard, to organize, and to influence change. This is the essence of digital feminism : the use of technology to advance women’s rights and challenge inequality. 1. Social Media as a Megaphone From Twitter to TikTok, African women are using social media to amplify issues that were once ignored by mainstream media. Hashtags like #BringBackOurGirls , #JusticeForNoura , and #MeToo have mobilized communities, drawn international attention, and pressured leaders to act. Online campaigns transform local struggles into global conversations. 2. Breaking the Gatekeepers of Information In the past, traditional media and institutions controlled what stories reached the public. Today, women can...
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