Titlebook: Digital Activism in the Social Media Era; Critical Reflections Bruce Mutsvairo Book 2016 The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 20

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,Erratum to: Global Activism or Media Spectacle? An exploration of ‘Bring Back Our Girls Campaign’,kourgirls on Facebook and Twitter to put pressure on the Nigerian government to act speedily to recover the girls. Picked up by celebrities and world leaders, the campaign went viral and brought to light retrogressive movements rolling back some of the gains achieved worldwide in women’s education.

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Baba Jukwa and the Digital Repertoires of Connective Action in a ‘Competitive Authoritarian Regime’:rtains to exposing fans to surveillance, leaving digital footprints and use of real names as well as pseudonyms. It critically assesses cyber-optimistic and pessimistic claims about the potential of social media to drive political change in societies where most of the people are disconnected from th

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Digital Activism in Ugandater thus seeks to document patterns in digital activism in Uganda. The chapter relies on a review of pertinent literature and online content, key informant interviews with leading activists in the three campaigns as well as the author’s own experience of the Ugandan political situation.