By Diana Abiba Wahab, G-CAT Member “Who pays the cost of connection?” — this powerful question echoed in my mind as I boarded my flight from Ghana to Windhoek, Namibia, to represent the Ghana Community Advisory Team (G-CAT) at the 2025 Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa (FIFAFRICA25). The excitement was palpable, but so was the sense of responsibility. From 23rd to 26th September, youth, advocates, policymakers, and digital rights experts from across the continent converged to deliberate on issues shaping Africa’s digital future. Yet, amidst the brilliant conversations, one truth stood out clearly to me — youth voices remain rare and often underrepresented in these global spaces. The days leading up to our session were rich with insights and learning. I had the privilege to participate in several pre-events that deepened my understanding of digital governance and its implications for human rights. One such session, organised by Paradigm Initiative, examined Digital Rights and Governan...