Data Protection Reforms in Africa: Key Regulatory Developments (Video)

As Africa’s digital economy continues to grow, countries across the continent are actively updating their data protection frameworks to keep pace with emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and broader digital transformation.

This recorded discussion is based on a recent and relevant analysis by the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) examining data protection reforms across key African jurisdictions, including Nigeria, Kenya, Angola, Ghana, Mauritius, Botswana, and Seychelles. The analysis provides important context on the policy trends shaping regulatory change and the evolving direction of data governance across the region.

Read the full analysis here: Africa’s Data Protection Reforms, a Continental Perspective on the Drivers of Change in Legal Frameworks.

The conversation features Mercy King’ori (FPF) and Ridwan Oloyede (Tech Hive Advisory), and is moderated by Bianca-Ioana Marcu (FPF). Together, they explore the drivers behind current reforms and what they may mean for regulators, organizations, and cross-border data flows in Africa.