Many leading global decision-making gatherings, from national parliaments to the United Nations (UN) Security Council, are being conducted via the internet.
Considering that over 50% of UN Security Council discussions focus on Africa, there is a disproportionately high concern for peace and security matters on the continent.
But while many important global political gatherings - in places like New York, Vienna and Davos - directly affect Africa's future, they also seem far removed from the daily realities of the continent and its voices.
In April Al Jazeera reported on the many challenges exposed by UN Security Council internet discussions.
The continent's limited access to internet infrastructure could keep citizens and some states on the periphery of this new approach to international relations.
