IDS Research Report: "Surveillance Law in Africa: a review of six countries" by Tony Roberts et al. examines the legal frameworks for surveillance in six African countries: South Africa, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, and Tanzania. The report finds that surveillance laws in Africa are often inadequate and lack transparency, and that they often fail to respect privacy and civil liberties. The report also highlights the need for greater public engagement and oversight in the development and implementation of surveillance laws in Africa. The authors suggest that civil society organizations and other stakeholders should work together to promote the development of more effective and transparent surveillance laws in Africa.
