Zambia has abruptly canceled RightsCon 2026, the world's largest human rights and technology summit, just days before its scheduled start. The government cited concerns that the conference did not 'align with national values,' despite initially welcoming the event. This last-minute decision has sparked international attention regarding freedom of assembly and digital rights advocacy.

<p>Government blocks RightsCon 2026 conference saying it did not ‘align with national values’</p><p>The world’s largest conference on human rights and technology has been cancelled just days before it was due to start after the Zambian government told organisers it did not align with “national values”.</p><p>Zambia’s government <a href="https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/04/26/zambia-to-host-rightscon-2026-summit/">had originally welcomed</a> the <a href="https://www.rightscon.org/">RightsCon</a> ...