How can African CSO networks partner to safeguard civic space and improve their compliance with anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) standards? Join civic actors from the Kenya NPO Working Group on FATF (@KenyaNPOWG) and Nigeria's Action Group on Free Civic Space (@ActionGroupFCS) as they share their journey on FATF Recommendation 8, navigating the unintended consequences of measures and the future of civil society partnership in Africa, including: -     Joy Christine - @CHRIPSKE | @KenyaNPOWG Secretariat -     Catherine Mbui - Article 19 Eastern Africa (@article19eafric) -     Fred Okado - Muslims For Human Rights (@MUHURIkenya) -     Bernadette Nzomo - Public Benefit Organizations Regulatory Authority (@PBO_RA) -     Okechukwu Nwanguma - @ActionGroupFCS | Nigeria Technical Working Group on NPO Risk Assessment - Sola Mercy Taiye Olutayo - SPACES FOR CHANGE (@Spaces4Change), Ghana Be part of the conversation shaping CSOs' collaboration and partnership across Africa. Register here to secure your spot 👉 shorturl.at/0n9wF. #3AMLCFT2026 #AML #CFT #FinancialAccess #NonProfits

ARE YOU GEARING UP FOR AFRICA'S BIGGEST CIVIL SOCIETY-LED CONVENING ON AML/CFT? Join us for the 3rd High-Level Africa AML/CFT Conference on 14-17 of July 2026, bringing together policymakers, regulators, civil society actors, financial experts, and key stakeholders from across the continent to discuss ways of building locally-rooted solutions for curbing financial crimes in Africa, while ensuring that measures enforced to combat money laundering and terrorism financing do not disrupt civil society operations or harm local communities. The Conference will feature: - Insightful Masterclasses 🎓🧠 - High-level plenary sessions ⚡🔝 - Interactive panel sessions 🎤🗣️📝 - Networking opportunities 🌐🔗👥 - Exciting group tours 🚌📍🗺️ Be part of this continental platform for conferences within a conference, convened around the theme: "Implementing FATF Recommendation 8 Correctly: Practices, Lessons Learned and Opportunities for Reform". For more information and registration, click here 👉 shorturl.at/0n9wF #3AMLCFT2026 #AML #CFT

Ongoing! The Action Group on Free Civic Space (AGFCS), in partnership with @KDI_ng, with support from @FundHumanRights is convening a multi-stakeholder roundtable examining the implications of the Public Order Act on civic freedoms in Nigeria.

This dialogue will bring together legislators, senior police officers, civil society leaders, media professionals, and legal experts to examine the intersection between security laws, civic space, and accountability, with particular focus on the application of the Cybercrimes

invites you to participate in a high-level Online Policy Roundtable under the Security and Civic Space Project. 🗓 Date: Monday 26th January | Tues 27th January | Thursday 29th January 2026 ⏰ Time: 1:00PM each day 💻 Venue: Zoom Zoom Link: is.gd/osjrpRoundTable

During the briefing, civic actors, lawyers, coalition members, and media practitioners shared their reflections on the case and the broader realities of the civic space in Nigeria, ultimately calling for strengthened collaboration between the media and civil society groups

The gathering provided both media partners and coalition members with the opportunity to reflect on the advocacy measures and legal battles that led to his discharge and acquittal.

Justice prevailed. Join us on 16 January as we reflect on the judicial victory of Emmanuel Acha, the collective action that made it possible, and what it means for the future of civic space in Nigeria.

Makoko people are saying NO to the continuing demolition of their lands, homes ans busineses, leaving hundreds homeless, and their livelihoods destroyed!

Are you a journalist, blogger, CSO, or nonprofit in West Africa? Apply to CSR-Hub’s Digital Security Clinic (DSC) and Regulatory Compliance Clinic (RCC) for support on digital safety, governance, and compliance. RCC - shorturl.at/8hIXF DSC - shorturl.at/qFwKW

As we close for the year, we extend our sincere gratitude to all our partners for their invaluable support and collaboration, which made these outcomes possible.