Major African media outlets and civic organizations are boycotting Lusaka events in solidarity after the cancellation of RightsCon 2026, citing political interference and a shrinking civic space.

• RightsCon, a global digital rights summit, was cancelled just days before its scheduled start in Zambia.
• The African Editors Forum (TAEF) and the African Media Convention (AMC) have withdrawn from physical participation in Lusaka.
• Organizers cite alleged pressure from the People's Republic of China to censor discussions and exclude Taiwanese delegates as the reason for cancellation.