Rapid Rise of Smart City Surveillance Tech Across Africa to Spy on Citizens

Resource type
Author/contributor
Title
Rapid Rise of Smart City Surveillance Tech Across Africa to Spy on Citizens
Abstract
A massive expansion of AI-enabled surveillance of public spaces across Africa is violating citizens’ freedoms and the fundamental human right to privacy.
Blog Title
Inter Press Service
Date
2026-03-17
Accessed
3/26/26, 10:42 PM
Language
English
License
Surveillance & Monitoring
Extra
Africa
Citation
Studies, T. I. of D. (2026, March 17). Rapid Rise of Smart City Surveillance Tech Across Africa to Spy on Citizens. Inter Press Service. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/03/rapid-rise-of-smart-city-surveillance-tech-across-africa-to-spy-on-citizens/