Call for Digital Citizenship Education in Africa

TLDR

• More than 60% of Africans are under the age of 25.
• Restricting access may reduce opportunities for digital learning and innovation.
• Critics argue that banning platforms does not necessarily teach digital responsibility and may simply push activity into less regulated spaces.
• Increased Digital Inequality Young people from wealthier households may find ways around restrictions while disadvantaged youth face greater barriers, widening existing inequalities.
• Introduce Digital Citizenship Education Digital literacy should become a core part of school curricula.