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Providence Baraka ☕

@ProvidenceBara3

Software Engineering | Crafting next Little Big Things for Humanity |🇨🇩

 Democratic Republic of Congo
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Is it a good idea to switch to #Hardware now that everyone thinks they can code with AI? 🙃🥱 #PyladiesDRC is back, but this time in Cocreation mode... We are rethinking young women's digital Inclusion through Free/Libre Open Source Technologies in #Goma bingwa-civic.tech/en/event/p…
BINGWA CIVIC TECH-LAB (@BingwaCivicTech) profile pictureBINGWA CIVIC TECH-LAB@BingwaCivicTech12 Nov 2025
#PyLadiesDRC revient en 2025… mais cette fois en format #CoCreation💡 Une édition spéciale où des jeunes femmes de 18 à 30 ans expérimenteront le #hardware et les technologies libres (#FOSS) pour repenser l’inclusion numérique à #Goma. pyladies.bingwa-civic.tech/i…
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@cipesaugOct 28
Spaces like #FIFAfrica26 create opportunities for those doing the complex work of advancing #DigitalRights across the continent to connect, learn and return home better equipped and stronger in their work. The #InternetFreedomAfrica community thrives on connections and trust. This has inspired some of the most effective coalitions, projects and initiaves in African the ecosystem which begun in a session room or over coffee at the Forum, then continued long after. Look out for this reflection by @ProvidenceBara3 whose first expereince with FIFAfrica was in 2019 (#Ethiopia). He highlights how he left with connections that shaped his advocacy on #DRCongo’s digital laws. Today he brings frontline insight on #TFGBV, #DigitalPublicInfrastructure (#DPI) and internet shutdowns back to the room for others to learn from. The impact of the Forum is measured in what happens after it has ended, and stories like this are the proof. Find Providence's article here (on @LinkedIn): tinyurl.com/ms5xxsxw Do you have a #FIFAfrica26 reflection you would like to share? Tag us and we'd be happy to spotlight it!
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Portraying my 1st FIFAfrica experience in 2019, and how, over the years, my engagement and role in the forum(s) shifted significantly when I decided to challenge my thinking, push self-imposed barriers and, above all, overcome imposter syndrome. @cipesaug linkedin.com/pulse/those-for…
In those forums, you will just see almost the same faces, every year ...

In those forums, you will just see almost the same faces, every year ...

I heard people saying this: “In those forums, you will just see the same faces…”, but the most important question should be: “What has been my role in making those spaces matter most for the digital...

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Resilience Technologies@RTAfrica_Sep 30
We are live in Mauritius for #FIFAfrica26! If you are at the forum, come find our booth to talk about how Zeroth Cloud can protect your missions👇 #FIFAfrica26 #ZerothCloud #ResilienceTechnologies #TechInAfrica
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BINGWA CIVIC TECH-LAB@BingwaCivicTechSep 28
This week, we are at #FIFAfrica26 in Mauritius! We're joining civil society, tech, and leaders for bold action on #AI, #DPI, Data Governance, & fighting internet shutdowns to protect civic space across #Africa. #InternetFreedomAfrica @cipesaug
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Winnie Nakiyingi@WinnieNakiyingiJul 27
If you had asked me a few weeks ago what an aerospace engineer does, I probably would have said, "They build planes." I would not have thought of satellites or technologies that orbit above us every day. This was a learning experience for me. Thank you, Larissa Ramaromanana!
Words That Count (@WTC_Africa) profile pictureWords That Count@WTC_AfricaJul 27
“My fascination with space began when my brother brought an astronomy book home. I was captivated by the stars, planets, galaxies & the immense scale of the universe.” ~ Larissa Ramaromanana. More: wordsthatcount.org/african-a… #EmpowermentThroughStories #AerospaceEngineers #Satellites
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BINGWA CIVIC TECH-LAB@BingwaCivicTechMay 5
4/6 and presented a stack leveraging Free/Open Source Tools (Raspberry Pi, WireGuard, obfuscation proxy protocols, and "non-internet fallback" approaches for continuity) to address recent/emerging internet censorship tactics.
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BINGWA CIVIC TECH-LAB@BingwaCivicTechMay 5
3/6 Providence's presentation was about “Disruptive Free/Open-Source Technologies to Unleash Internet Freedoms: Raspberry Pi, WireGuard & PiVPN”, where, beyond presenting the state of censorship in the region, he addressed common questions related to VPNs, Censorship tactics,
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BINGWA CIVIC TECH-LAB@BingwaCivicTechMay 5
2/6 Under the theme: "One Shutdown After Another: Control and Resilience in African Networks", @ProvidenceBara3 , Founder & Programme Associate @BingwaCivicTech , joined the panel showcasing resilient technologies, Demos and Q&A, moderated by @equalitdotie , CTO of @eQualitie
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BINGWA CIVIC TECH-LAB@BingwaCivicTechMay 5
🧵 1/6 As a member of the #InternetFreedom community, we also condemned the Chinese government's interference, which led to the cancellation of @rightscon #RC26 by the host country ... On May 05, we joined @eQualitie's SplinterCon to talk about Internet Disruption in Africa.
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RightsCon (@rightscon) profile pictureRightsCon@rightsconApr 23
Join @eQualitie's #SplinterCon, a 0-day satellite event at #RightsCon2026. RightsCon registration required. Find this event and more in our expanded programming: rightscon.org/exp-program/
SplinterCon One Shutdown After Another: Control and Resilience in African Networks This edition will examine how the practices and technologies of network control are increasingly permeating African networks, and how this trend is shaping the evolution of digital control and episodic isolation across the continent. The inaugural African SplinterCon brings together technologists, researchers, and practitioners to discuss the rising trend of shutdowns in the region, the commercialization of network control technologies supporting this trend, and the work taking place on the front lines to maintain communication and access to information under these evolving conditions. Host: eQualitie May 5 | 9 AM to 3 PM In-person RightsCon registration required

ALT SplinterCon One Shutdown After Another: Control and Resilience in African Networks This edition will examine how the practices and technologies of network control are increasingly permeating African networks, and how this trend is shaping the evolution of digital control and episodic isolation across the continent. The inaugural African SplinterCon brings together technologists, researchers, and practitioners to discuss the rising trend of shutdowns in the region, the commercialization of network control technologies supporting this trend, and the work taking place on the front lines to maintain communication and access to information under these evolving conditions. Host: eQualitie May 5 | 9 AM to 3 PM In-person RightsCon registration required

Some of the speakers: Felicia Anthonio #KeepItOn Global Campaign Manager at AccessNow Mable Amuron Researcher – Tech and Society at Thraets Foundation, Kampala, Uganda Daouda Diagne Director of the Computech Institute, Dakar, Senegal J. Alex Dalessio Executive Director of eQualitie Mahsa Alimardani Associate Director of Technology Threats and Opportunities, WITNESS Providence Baraka Founder and Program Associate at the Bingwa Civic Tech Lab, DRC

ALT Some of the speakers: Felicia Anthonio #KeepItOn Global Campaign Manager at AccessNow Mable Amuron Researcher – Tech and Society at Thraets Foundation, Kampala, Uganda Daouda Diagne Director of the Computech Institute, Dakar, Senegal J. Alex Dalessio Executive Director of eQualitie Mahsa Alimardani Associate Director of Technology Threats and Opportunities, WITNESS Providence Baraka Founder and Program Associate at the Bingwa Civic Tech Lab, DRC

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@torprojectApr 30
Tor Project statement in solidarity with #RightsCon, @accessnow, local organizers, and civil society in Zambia and across the region. blog.torproject.org/rightsco… The circumstances behind the cancellation underscore the urgent fight against censorship, surveillance, and restrictions on civic participation.
Tor Project Statement on the Abrupt Cancellation of RightsCon 2026 | Tor Project

Tor Project Statement on the Abrupt Cancellation of RightsCon 2026 | Tor Project

The Tor Project is deeply saddened by the last-minute cancellation of RightsCon 2026. While canceling may have been necessary to protect participants, the circumstances behind it underscore the...

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Gina Romero@GinitastarApr 29
#Zambia Deeply concerned by gvt’s "postponement" of @rightscon Requiring "disclosure of topics" for an "alignment with national values" is a clear violation of the rights to freedom of assembly, association and expression, and a deliberated attack on civic space. @ZambiaMFAIC 1/
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RightsCon@rightsconApr 23
Join @eQualitie's #SplinterCon, a 0-day satellite event at #RightsCon2026. RightsCon registration required. Find this event and more in our expanded programming: rightscon.org/exp-program/
SplinterCon One Shutdown After Another: Control and Resilience in African Networks This edition will examine how the practices and technologies of network control are increasingly permeating African networks, and how this trend is shaping the evolution of digital control and episodic isolation across the continent. The inaugural African SplinterCon brings together technologists, researchers, and practitioners to discuss the rising trend of shutdowns in the region, the commercialization of network control technologies supporting this trend, and the work taking place on the front lines to maintain communication and access to information under these evolving conditions. Host: eQualitie May 5 | 9 AM to 3 PM In-person RightsCon registration required

ALT SplinterCon One Shutdown After Another: Control and Resilience in African Networks This edition will examine how the practices and technologies of network control are increasingly permeating African networks, and how this trend is shaping the evolution of digital control and episodic isolation across the continent. The inaugural African SplinterCon brings together technologists, researchers, and practitioners to discuss the rising trend of shutdowns in the region, the commercialization of network control technologies supporting this trend, and the work taking place on the front lines to maintain communication and access to information under these evolving conditions. Host: eQualitie May 5 | 9 AM to 3 PM In-person RightsCon registration required

Some of the speakers: Felicia Anthonio #KeepItOn Global Campaign Manager at AccessNow Mable Amuron Researcher – Tech and Society at Thraets Foundation, Kampala, Uganda Daouda Diagne Director of the Computech Institute, Dakar, Senegal J. Alex Dalessio Executive Director of eQualitie Mahsa Alimardani Associate Director of Technology Threats and Opportunities, WITNESS Providence Baraka Founder and Program Associate at the Bingwa Civic Tech Lab, DRC

ALT Some of the speakers: Felicia Anthonio #KeepItOn Global Campaign Manager at AccessNow Mable Amuron Researcher – Tech and Society at Thraets Foundation, Kampala, Uganda Daouda Diagne Director of the Computech Institute, Dakar, Senegal J. Alex Dalessio Executive Director of eQualitie Mahsa Alimardani Associate Director of Technology Threats and Opportunities, WITNESS Providence Baraka Founder and Program Associate at the Bingwa Civic Tech Lab, DRC

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BINGWA CIVIC TECH-LAB@BingwaCivicTechApr 23
On this 15th anniversary of #GirlsInICT Day, we also want to build on the momentum of our recent #PyladiesDRC Cohort 3, held from Nov 20 to 21, 2025, encouraging young girls to rethink their own Digital Inclusion through Co-creation and Free/Libre Open Source Software (FLOSS).
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BINGWA CIVIC TECH-LAB@BingwaCivicTechApr 23
Learn more about what digital inclusion means to young Congolese women and how it should be shaped. Read our blog. #GirlsInICT bingwa-civic.tech/en/rethink…
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BINGWA CIVIC TECH-LAB@BingwaCivicTechApr 23
We explored how structural barriers (social stereotypes, underrepresentation in technical roles, lack of adapted content, and language barriers) and hardware and software costs can be addressed through a co-created approach supported by Free/Libre Open Source technologies.
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BINGWA CIVIC TECH-LAB@BingwaCivicTechApr 21
🧵 1/4 Journalists and activists in Beni, DR Congo, are turning to Tails Operating System to counter surveillance and censorship threats. #TechShield #BingwaCivicTechLab Read more 👇🏾 bingwa-civic.tech/en/journal…
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BINGWA CIVIC TECH-LAB@BingwaCivicTechMar 27
It is the last weekend of March, the #Women's History Month… 🌸💃 What is on your bucket list? 🎬 A movie, 📖 a Book, or 🎧 a Talk-Show? 🤗 Our very own @docile_batumike was the guest on the podcast “Femme et Numérique: Sécurité et Opportunité.” Link: tinyurl.com/md963k7p
Femme et Numérique : Sécurité et Opportunité

Femme et Numérique : Sécurité et Opportunité

Épisode de l’émission · 𝐉𝐨𝐞 𝐇𝐮𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭 le 𝐏𝐎𝐃𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐓 · 19 mars · 1 h 28 min

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BINGWA CIVIC TECH-LAB@BingwaCivicTech5 Dec 2025
Félicitations d’avoir fait partie de cette cohorte de #PyladiesDRC 🥳💃🏾
Dorcas Kubuya (@DorcasKubu2001) profile pictureDorcas Kubuya@DorcasKubu200126 Nov 2025
Ce fut un plaisir de participer au #PyLadiesDRC Edition 2025, organisée par @BingwaCivicTech Au programme : Python (variables, conditions, modules), visualisation avec Matplotlib, accès au hardware via gpiozero et un lab de co-création sur l’inclusion numérique des femmes. #NTIC
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BINGWA CIVIC TECH-LAB@BingwaCivicTech5 Dec 2025
Inspired by António Guterres’ call — ‘Stand with science. Stand for justice. Stand for future generations.’ — We crafted our own: ‘Stand with Open Source. Stand for women’s digital inclusion. Stand for future generations.’ It perfectly captures the spirit of #PyLadiesDRC. 💻✨
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BINGWA CIVIC TECH-LAB@BingwaCivicTech5 Dec 2025
And what if Open Source were a feminist strategy? 🤔 It’s not just about #technology — and this year’s edition proved it. #PyLadiesDRC is becoming a lab of possibilities, where #hardware, #free #software, and #creativity converge to help women innovate and lead.
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