2978: ROUNDTABLE: Civic and Political Space in South Sudan's Cybersecurity Draft Bill

South Sudan currently has no legal clear framework to tackle cybercrime ranging from computer fraud and financial scams to hate speech and online bullying.
As the country moves toward elections in December 2026, a proposed national cybercrimes law is raising important questions. While the Bill aims to address rising digital threats, some fear it could shrink civic and political space at a critical time.
Protecting citizens or policing speech? Can South Sudan strike the right balance between safeguarding freedoms and preventing online harm? Sani Martin is in conversation with: