RESEARCH & INVESTIGATIONS

Research &
Investigations.

In-depth investigations, technical briefs, and policy resources, all produced responsibly and reviewed for security implications before publication.

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FEATURED INVESTIGATION

Targeted Surveillance of Press Freedom Advocates in East Africa

Commercial spyware deployed against journalists and press freedom organisations across three East African nations - who sold it, who used it, and who was harmed.

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RESEARCH REPORT

Spyware Landscape: West Africa

How commercial surveillance tools are being deployed against civil society - and what the patterns reveal.

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TECHNICAL BRIEF

Mobile Forensic Analysis Framework

Step-by-step guidance for spyware forensic analysis on mobile devices - built for African contexts.

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POLICY RESOURCE

Surveillance Accountability Frameworks

Policy recommendations for governments seeking to govern surveillance technology responsibly.

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INVESTIGATION

Spyware Procurement in West African States

Tracing state-level procurement - who's buying, from whom, and under what oversight.

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RESEARCH REPORT

Capacity Gaps in Spyware Detection

Where Africa stands in its ability to detect and respond to spyware - and where gaps remain.

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GUIDANCE

Digital Security Essentials

Practical, no-jargon guidance for organisations looking to strengthen security today.

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