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In this contribution to a special issue on decolonising the internet, the authors explore how digital technologies in Africa can either reinforce colonial legacies or become tools for cultural inclusion and empowerment. Grounded in decolonial theory, the article highlights the importance of African languages, knowledge systems, and governance models in shaping a more equitable digital landscape amid the Fourth Industrial Revolution. By centering African epistemologies, the piece offers both critical insights and actionable pathways for building a culturally inclusive internet that reflects and serves the continent’s diverse realities.

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