Securitization Tracker
Monitoring how governments use "security" justifications to restrict civic spaces
Securitization incidents
Occurances across Africa
Track legislative changes, policy implementations, and enforcement patterns that impact civil society organizations across Africa.
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Anti-Terrorism Amendment Act Restricts NGO Operations
The government passed an amendment to the Anti-Terrorism Act that requires all NGOs to undergo security vetting and obtain special clearance before operating in certain regions. The amendment also grants security agencies broad powers to investigate and suspend NGO operations on national security grounds.
NGO Bank Accounts Frozen Under Money Laundering Investigation
The Financial Intelligence Unit ordered the freezing of bank accounts belonging to 12 NGOs as part of an investigation into alleged money laundering and terrorist financing. The organizations were not provided with specific allegations or evidence prior to the account freezes.
Cybersecurity Regulations Require NGO Data Localization
New cybersecurity regulations require all NGOs to store data on local servers and provide government access upon request. The regulations cite national security concerns and protection against foreign interference as justifications.
About Securitization Tracker
This tool monitors and analyzes how governments use "security" justifications to restrict civic spaces. It tracks legislative changes, policy implementations, and enforcement patterns that impact civil society organizations across Africa.
Unlike general human rights monitoring tools, this platform specifically focuses on the securitization angle, documenting how national security narratives are weaponized against civic society organizations.
Key Features
Real-time monitoring
Track restrictive legal frameworks as they emerge
Incident database
Comprehensive collection of securitization events
Trend analysis
Identify patterns across countries and over time
Verified information
All incidents are fact-checked and properly sourced