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11:16 am on September 17, 2026 · 2026 (277), AfIGF (3), africa (115), youth (16)

WEBINAR 17 SEP 14:00 UTC – Africa Youth IGF 2026 – Youth Consultation

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Cream-colored African Youth IGF 2026 title card with orange and dark brown accents. The African Youth Internet Governance Forum logo appears at upper left above the large title “African Youth IGF 2026 Youth Consultation,” with the theme “Shaping the voice of African youth in Internet governance.” The date, 17 September 2026, appears below. At right is a pale illustration of Ghana’s Independence Arch with palm trees and birds, bordered by an African-inspired geometric pattern. Flowing orange and brown bands run along the bottom.

Cream-colored African Youth IGF 2026 title card with orange and dark brown accents. The African Youth Internet Governance Forum logo appears at upper left above the large title “African Youth IGF 2026 Youth Consultation,” with the theme “Shaping the voice of African youth in Internet governance.” The date, 17 September 2026, appears below. At right is a pale illustration of Ghana’s Independence Arch with palm trees and birds, bordered by an African-inspired geometric pattern. Flowing orange and brown bands run along the bottom.
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On Thursday, 17 September 2026 at 14:00–15:30 UTC, as preparations continue for the Africa Youth Internet Governance Forum (Africa Youth IGF) 2026, young people across the continent are invited to join a consultation, ‘Africa Youth IGF 2026 – Youth Consultation‘, to help shape the Forum’s theme, priority issues, programme and expected outcomes. The Africa Youth IGF 2026 will take place on 2 November 2026 in Accra, Ghana, alongside the Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF). The 2026 Youth IGF seeks to place young Africans at the center of conversations about Africa’s digital future, particularly as the continent navigates rapid developments in artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, online safety, digital rights, connectivity and emerging technologies. This consultation is an opportunity for young people to contribute directly to the design of the Forum before the programme is finalized.

Participants will be invited to provide input on:

  • The proposed theme for the Africa Youth IGF 2026.
  • The most important digital and Internet governance issues affecting African youth.
  • Priority topics that should feature in the programme.
  • Innovative and youth-friendly session formats.
  • How to strengthen meaningful youth participation in digital governance.
  • What concrete outcomes and recommendations should emerge from the Forum.

The consultation is open to:

  • National and Regional Youth IGF Coordinators
  • Young Internet governance and digital policy advocates
  • Youth-led organisations and networks
  • Students and young researchers
  • Young entrepreneurs, innovators and technology practitioners
  • Young people working in cybersecurity, AI, digital rights, online safety and related fields
  • Members of the wider Internet governance community interested in supporting meaningful youth participation

#AfricaYouthIGF #AfIGF2026 #YouthInGovernance #InternetGovernance

5:26 pm on September 9, 2026 · 2026 (277), africa (115), diplo (33)

WEBINAR 9 SEP 13:00 UTC – Cyber Peace Keeping and Technology for Conflict Prevention in Africa

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Teal-framed title card with the Diplo logo at upper left. A vivid purple, blue, and red digital background shows a circuit board overlaid with the orange outline of the African continent. Large white text reads “Cyber Peace Keeping and Technology for Conflict Prevention in Africa.” The date “9 September 2026” appears in white along the bottom.

Teal-framed title card with the Diplo logo at upper left. A vivid purple, blue, and red digital background shows a circuit board overlaid with the orange outline of the African continent. Large white text reads “Cyber Peace Keeping and Technology for Conflict Prevention in Africa.” The date “9 September 2026” appears in white along the bottom.
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On Wednesday, 9 September 2026, at 13:00–14:30 UTC (16:00–17:30 EAT / 15:00–16:30 CAT / 14:00–15:30 WAT), DiploFoundation hosts a webinar ‘Cyber Peace Keeping and Technology for Conflict Prevention in Africa‘. Technological transformation across Africa has enabled faster communication, improved service delivery, and economic growth. At the same time, digital tools and online spaces have become vectors for misinformation, cyber-attacks, election interference, and the amplification of social tensions that can precipitate or worsen violent conflict. Cyber incidents also target critical infrastructure (communications, finance, energy), undermining stability and humanitarian response. There is a pressing need to align cyber capacities, responsible technology policy, regional cooperation, and early-warning mechanisms with peacekeeping and conflict-prevention strategies. This webinar will bring together policymakers, peace practitioners, technologists, civil society and regional bodies to explore how cyber peacekeeping concepts, digital diplomacy, and responsible technology design can reduce conflict risk across Africa. The speaker is Lawrence Muchilwa, a cybersecurity practitioner, cyber diplomacy advocate, and Africa Regional Liaison at the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST).

SPEAKER
Lawrence Muchilwa – Africa Regional Liaison, Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST)

#CyberPeacekeeping #CyberDiplomacy #ConflictPrevention #Africa

10:34 am on September 6, 2026 · 2026 (277), africa (115), CENTRAL AFRICA (3), chad (2), igf (239), NRI (94)

HYBRID 6-10 OCT 08:00 UTC – Forum sur la Gouvernance de l’Internet – Afrique Centrale (FGI-AC) 2026

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Promotional graphic for the 2026 Central Africa Internet Governance Forum (FGI-AC). Across the top are the Chad flag and logos for the Internet Governance Forum, IGF Central Africa, and Africa Internet Governance Forum. A map of Central Africa with national flags appears at left beside the large blue and red forum title. At right, a photograph shows N’Djamena’s Place de la Nation monument, with a Chadian flag flying above a metal globe. The theme focuses on intelligence, resilience, and inclusive, sovereign digital governance. The forum takes place 6–10 October 2026 in N’Djamena, Chad.

Promotional graphic for the 2026 Central Africa Internet Governance Forum (FGI-AC). Across the top are the Chad flag and logos for the Internet Governance Forum, IGF Central Africa, and Africa Internet Governance Forum. A map of Central Africa with national flags appears at left beside the large blue and red forum title. At right, a photograph shows N’Djamena’s Place de la Nation monument, with a Chadian flag flying above a metal globe. The theme focuses on intelligence, resilience, and inclusive, sovereign digital governance. The forum takes place 6–10 October 2026 in N’Djamena, Chad.

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Du mardi 6 au samedi 10 octobre 2026, à partir de 09h00 WAT (08:00 UTC), sous le très haut patronage du Gouvernement de la République du Tchad, se tiendra le ‘Forum sur la Gouvernance de l’Internet pour l’Afrique Centrale (FGI-AC 2026)‘, en présentiel à l’Hôtel Radisson Blu de N’Djamena, Tchad, et également accessible en ligne pour garantir une participation inclusive. Placée sous le thème ‘Entre Intelligence & Résilience : Unir l’Afrique Centrale pour une gouvernance numérique inclusive & souveraine‘, cette édition ambitionne de rassembler décideurs publics, régulateurs, acteurs techniques, chercheurs, société civile, femmes, jeunes, parlementaires et secteur privé dans un dialogue stratégique de haut niveau sur l’avenir numérique de la sous-région.

Le FGI-AC est le cadre de concertation sous-régional qui rassemble les gouvernements, le secteur privé, la société civile et la communauté technique pour débattre des politiques publiques liées au numérique. Les inscriptions sont ouvertes jusqu’au 25 septembre 2026 à 23h59.

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From Tuesday – Saturday, 6-10 October 2026, from 09:00 WAT (08:00 UTC), under the High Patronage of the Government of the Republic of Chad, the ‘Internet Governance Forum for Central Africa (IGF-CA 2026)‘ will take place in person at the Radisson Blu Hotel in N’Djamena, Chad, and online to ensure inclusive participation. Held under the theme ‘Between Intelligence & Resilience: Uniting Central Africa for Inclusive & Sovereign Digital Governance‘, this edition aims to bring together public decision-makers, regulators, technical experts, researchers, civil society, women, youth, parliamentarians and the private sector in a high-level strategic dialogue on the sub-region’s digital future.

The IGF-CA is the sub-regional consultation framework bringing together governments, the private sector, civil society and the technical community to debate public policy on digital issues. Registration is open until 25 September 2026 at 23:59.

#FGIAC2026 #InternetGovernance #CentralAfrica #Chad

7:30 pm on September 5, 2026 · 2026 (277), africa (115), Africa IGF (3), igf (239), NRI (94)

HYBRID 2-5 NOV 09:00 UTC – 15th Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF 2026)

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Confirmed — that settles the format. HYBRID stands on the definition (physical venue + a direct online participation path), and the Indico account requirement is worth carrying in the block since it's a real friction point for remote viewers. Provenance noted: this comes from you, not from the page. Full block, revised: --- **HYBRID 02 NOV [start time not stated] UTC - 15th Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF 2026)** *(Format: HYBRID confirmed — in-person in Accra plus online participation. Online participation registration is via UN Indico and **requires a UN Indico account**; confirmed by Joly, who registered. The landing page itself only shows a section headed "In-Person & Online Registration" with a single Indico link and does not describe the online participation path.)* The **2026 Africa Internet Governance Forum**, styled on the page as "Welcome to 2026 Africa Internet Governance Forum" and elsewhere as the **15th Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF 2026)**, takes place in **Accra, Ghana**. The core AfIGF 2026 programme runs **2–5 November 2026**. **No start time and no timezone are stated anywhere on the page**, so the UTC value in the title line cannot be derived from this source. (Accra is UTC+0 year-round, but the page states no local start time to convert.) **⚠ Venue conflict within the single source.** The page body places the Forum in Accra, Ghana ("Experience the Beauty, Culture, and Warmth of Accra"; "2026 Africa Internet Governance Forum Accra, Ghana"). The site header, footer, and Contact Information block all give the address as **"Africa Hall and ECA Conference Center, Menelik II Ave, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia"**. Both appear on https://igf.africa/africa-igf-2026/ . Looks like a stale template address, but not silently resolvable — **verify the Accra venue before publishing**; no Accra venue name is given on the page. **Hosting organisation.** The site is the **Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF)**, with a Secretariat and a MAG (Multistakeholder Advisory Group) — both terms used unexpanded on the page beyond the menu labels "Secretariat" and "MAG Members". Ghana is named as host country, with the **Host Country Website** linking to https://moc.gov.gh/ (Ghana's Ministry of Communications — **the page does not spell out this ministry's name**; the link is labelled "Host Country Website" only). **No explicit statement of who convenes or co-organises the Forum appears on this page.** **Partners and sponsors** are shown as logos only, under "Our Partners and Sponsors — Collaborating for a Connected and Inclusive Africa", with no accompanying text assigning roles. Identifiable from image filenames and link targets: MOC Ghana; ECA; AU; **UNDESA** (https://www.un.org/en/desa); **ISOC Foundation** (https://www.isocfoundation.org/); **ICANN** (https://www.icann.org/en); **Ethiopian Airlines** (https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/); **AFRINIC** (https://www.afrinic.net/). Names as rendered in logo filenames, not as written prose — treat with care. **Description, in the page's own framing.** Under "Main Thematic Areas and Subthemes — Advancing Africa's Digital Future Through Innovation, Inclusion, and Trust": as Africa continues its digital transformation journey, the 2026 Forum focuses on fostering innovation, expanding digital inclusion, strengthening trust in digital systems, and promoting collaborative governance approaches that benefit all communities across the continent. The Forum is presented as "A multi-stakeholder forum — Inclusive Internet governance dialogue." **Tracks.** The page announces "Four different Tracks" but then lists five items: - **Main Africa IGF Track** — 2–5 November 2026, "featuring high-level dialogues, panel discussions, workshops, networking opportunities, and multistakeholder policy discussions." - **Youth Track** (https://igf.africa/youth-track/) — "Coming Soon". - **Parliamentarian Track** (https://igf.africa/parliamentary-track/) — "Coming Soon". *(Menu elsewhere calls this "Parliamentary Track".)* - **African School on IG (AfriSIG)** (https://afrisig.org/) — the African School on Internet Governance will be held **28 October to 1 November 2026**, ahead of the Forum. - **Children's IGF Track** — the 1st Africa Children's IGF, "a dedicated platform for children aged 13–17 to engage in meaningful discussions on Internet governance, digital technologies, and the opportunities and challenges shaping Africa's digital future." Held as a **Day Zero event** of AfIGF 2026 in Accra. ⚠ The Children's IGF card links to https://igf.africa/parliamentary-track/ , not to the Children's track page listed in the menu (https://igf.africa/children-igf-track/) — apparent broken link on the page. - **Judicial Dialogue on Internet Governance** — the Inaugural African Judicial Dialogue on Internet Governance, "a high-level special track during the 15th Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF 2026) in Accra, Ghana," bringing together judges from across Africa to examine the legal and policy implications of the continent's rapidly evolving digital landscape. ⚠ This card also links to https://afrisig.org/ rather than https://igf.africa/judicial-dialogue-on-internet-governance/ . **Speakers, moderators, facilitators, hosts: none listed.** The page carries no names of any individuals. Agenda and the SCHED schedule are both marked "Coming Soon"; Visa Requirements, Tourism Areas, Accommodation, and Flight Information are also "Coming Soon". **URLs.** - Landing page: https://igf.africa/africa-igf-2026/ - Registration (in-person & online, via UN Indico; **UN Indico account required**): https://indico.un.org/event/1024148/registrations/26700/ - Session proposals (Sessionize): https://sessionize.com/africaigf-2026 — "Open from 20 Jun - 20 Jul 2026" (window has closed); call text at https://igf.africa/2026-session-proposals/ - YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@africaigf — **listed as a site-wide social link in header and footer; no livestream URL, stream schedule, or statement that sessions will be webcast appears on this page.** - WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CRGL1MbWppAIIsbKuJKBaf (link labelled "Join the Official Africa IGF **2025** WhatsApp Community" at https://igf.africa/join-the-official-africa-igf-2025-whatsapp-community/ — 2025 in the label, presented under 2026 quick links) - Accommodation: https://igf.africa/accomodation-2026/ *(spelling as on site)* - Travel & logistics: https://igf.africa/travel-2026 - Related announcement: https://igf.africa/ghana-is-hosting-the-15th-africa-internet-governance-forum-afigf-2026/ - Contact email: info@igf.africa **Open items to resolve before publishing:** start time and timezone; Accra venue name; Accra vs. Addis Ababa address conflict; whether the online participation platform (Zoom, or Indico-hosted, or other) is named anywhere, and whether a public YouTube stream will run alongside it; agenda/SCHED once published; any named speakers. If the Indico event page (https://indico.un.org/event/1024148/) shows dates, times, timezone, or a venue that the landing page doesn't, that's the fastest fix for the time and venue gaps — though it may be behind the login now that you're registered, in which case it's an extension pass rather than a fetch.

White event banner for the 15th Annual Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF). At left, an orange silhouette map of Africa with subtle contour lines contains the AfIGF logo. Large orange and black lettering identifies the 15th annual forum, while a “2026” graphic at upper right incorporates the Ghanaian flag. Green text below gives the theme, “Advancing Africa’s Digital Future Through Innovation, Inclusion, and Trust,” with the dates 2–5 November 2026 and location Accra, Ghana along the bottom.
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On Monday – Thursday, 2–5 November 2026, from 09:00 UTC, the Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF) convenes the 15th Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF 2026) at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, Ghana, and online, under the theme ‘Advancing Africa’s Digital Future Through Innovation, Inclusion, and Trust‘. As Africa continues its digital transformation journey, the Forum focuses on fostering innovation, expanding digital inclusion, strengthening trust in digital systems, and promoting collaborative governance approaches that benefit all communities across the continent. The main track features high-level dialogues, panel discussions, workshops, networking opportunities, and multistakeholder policy discussions.

Alongside the main track, AfIGF 2026 hosts a Youth Track, a Parliamentary Track, the 1st Africa Children’s IGF — a dedicated platform for children aged 13–17, held as a Day Zero event — and the inaugural African Judicial Dialogue on Internet Governance, bringing together judges from across Africa to examine the legal and policy implications of the continent’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. The African School on Internet Governance (AfriSIG) runs 28 October – 1 November 2026, ahead of the Forum.

Registration for both in-person and online participation is via the UN Accreditation System and requires a UN Indico account. The registration deadline is 15 September 2026.

#AfIGF2026 #AfricaIGF #InternetGovernance #Ghana

12:33 am on August 20, 2026 · 2026 (277), africa (115), digital sovereignty (9), DRC (7), youth igf (9)

HYBRID 20 AUG 08:00 UTC – Youth IGF DRC 2026 – Forum des Jeunes sur la Gouvernance de l’Internet en RD Congo

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Blue-toned event banner with a young man speaking into a handheld microphone on the right and large white French lettering on the left reading “Forum des Jeunes sur la Gouvernance de l’Internet en RDC.” A yellow label at the top reads “Edition 2026,” with the Youth IGF DRC logo in the upper-right. The date “20 Août 2026” appears vertically at lower-left. A black panel across the bottom states the theme: “Jeunesse, Souveraineté Numérique et Gouvernance Inclusive.”

Blue-toned event banner with a young man speaking into a handheld microphone on the right and large white French lettering on the left reading “Forum des Jeunes sur la Gouvernance de l’Internet en RDC.” A yellow label at the top reads “Edition 2026,” with the Youth IGF DRC logo in the upper-right. The date “20 Août 2026” appears vertically at lower-left. A black panel across the bottom states the theme: “Jeunesse, Souveraineté Numérique et Gouvernance Inclusive.”
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Le jeudi 20 août 2026 de 08h30 à 17h00 WAT (07h30–16h00 UTC), Youth IGF DRC organise la 4ᵉ édition du ‘Forum des Jeunes sur la Gouvernance de l’Internet en RD Congo‘ dans un format hybride, avec une participation physique à l’Auditorium, Silikin Village, Kinshasa, RDC, et une participation virtuelle ouverte à tous. Le thème de cette édition : ‘Jeunesse, Souveraineté Numérique et Gouvernance Inclusive‘. La journée s’ouvre par les mots de bienvenue à 09h00 WAT (08h00 UTC), suivis de quatre panels tout au long de l’après-midi.

PANEL 1 — CONNECTER LA RDC : INFRASTRUCTURES, INCLUSION ET SOUVERAINETÉ NUMÉRIQUE (09h30–11h00 WAT)
PANÉLISTES
Daddy Yogo Ngbabendo – VP, Airtel Africa
Gilbert Lumbu – CBO, Liquid Intelligent Technologies DRC
Erick Kisisa Muzanda – CTO, Standard Telecom Congo S.A.
Marie-Laure Lepas – DGA, Fonds de Développement du Service Universel (FDSU)
Mohammed Bouhelal – MD, Open Access Data Centres DRC
MODÉRATEUR
Serge Lumuna

PANEL 2 — INTELLIGENCE ARTIFICIELLE : DE LA STRATÉGIE À L’ACTION
PANÉLISTES
Meshia Cédric Oveneke, PhD – Co-Founder & CTO, Neotex.aI RDC
Olivier Bampendi Mufuta – Head of Innovation and Digital Transformation, PNUD RDC
Vincent Becker – Directeur Général, AI Agency DRC
Neema Vira – Conseillère en Charge des Services Numériques et IA, ADN Présidence RDC
MODÉRATEUR
Aimé Mukuma

PANEL 3 — CYBERSÉCURITÉ, PROTECTION DES DONNÉES ET GESTION DES RISQUES
PANÉLISTES
Han Nim Pacifique, CISM®, CRISC®, CISA® – Rawbank
Landrique Ponyo – Orange
Guy-Germain M. – Expert en cybersécurité
Riff Ntambwe – Directeur de la Réglementation et Affaires Juridiques, ARPTC
MODÉRATEUR
John Bazika Bulambo

PANEL 4 — JEUNESSE, LEADERSHIP ET AVENIR DE LA RDC
PANÉLISTES
Djerassem Djimhotengar – CRO, EquityBCDC
Olivier Bampendi Mufuta – PNUD RDC
Freddy Mpinda – Conseiller Principal, Primature
MODÉRATEUR
Brenda Ndaya

#YouthIGFRDC #SouverainetéNumérique #RDC

1:33 am on August 19, 2026 · 2026 (277), africa (115), AI governance (20), igf (239), internet governance (47)

WEBINAR 19 AUG 14:00 UTC – Africa Internet Governance Community Engagement

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A dark blue background with faint dotted patterns and scattered glowing nodes. On the left, an outline map of Africa is filled with colorful geometric patterns in yellow, orange, red, turquoise, black, and white. Large white text on the right reads “Africa Internet Governance Community Engagement,” with the yellow italic subtitle “Community Dialogue on Africa’s Digital Future.” The date “19 August 2026” appears in white along the bottom.

A dark blue background with faint dotted patterns and scattered glowing nodes. On the left, an outline map of Africa is filled with colorful geometric patterns in yellow, orange, red, turquoise, black, and white. Large white text on the right reads “Africa Internet Governance Community Engagement,” with the yellow italic subtitle “Community Dialogue on Africa’s Digital Future.” The date “19 August 2026” appears in white along the bottom.
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On Wednesday, 19 August 2026 at 14:00–15:30 UTC, the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) hosts ‘Africa Internet Governance Community Engagement‘, a community dialogue on Africa’s digital future.

Topics: preparations and community engagement for the 15th African Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF 2026), to be hosted in Accra, Ghana; updates on UN IGF 2026 in Kenya and a regional IGF update, including participation opportunities and key agenda items; recent Internet governance and digital policy developments; community networks and clean energy by Prof. Lee W. McKnight, Wisdom Donkor and team; AI governance in Africa; DNS and cybersecurity; the Smart Africa proposed African Internet governance framework; and the Sam Lanfranco Open AI proposal. Open discussion follows on community priorities, collaboration, and upcoming activities.

#AfIGF2026 #IGF2026 #InternetGovernance #AIgovernance #DigitalAfrica

3:33 pm on June 23, 2026 · 2026 (277), africa (115), diplo (33), tech diplomacy (2)

VIDEO 24 JUN 2026- Diplo – Developments in Africa cyber diplomacy: Continental, regional, and national initiatives

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Promotional graphic for a Diplo event titled “Africa cyber diplomacy: Continental, regional, and national initiatives.” The design features a black background with the white Diplo logo in the upper left. Centered across the image is a large abstract outline of the African continent made of layered geometric shapes filled with wavy blue, teal, purple, and green contour-like stripes. Large white text overlays the graphic, with the subtitle “Continental, regional, and national initiatives” in bold. At the bottom, the date “24 June 2026” appears in bright yellow.

Promotional graphic for a Diplo event titled “Africa cyber diplomacy: Continental, regional, and national initiatives.” The design features a black background with the white Diplo logo in the upper left. Centered across the image is a large abstract outline of the African continent made of layered geometric shapes filled with wavy blue, teal, purple, and green contour-like stripes. Large white text overlays the graphic, with the subtitle “Continental, regional, and national initiatives” in bold. At the bottom, the date “24 June 2026” appears in bright yellow.
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On  24 June 2026, the DiploFoundation (Diplo) hosted a webinar ‘Developments in Africa cyber diplomacy: Continental, regional, and national initiatives‘. As the digital landscape evolves, cyber diplomacy has emerged as a critical component of international relations, particularly in Africa. This webinar aims to explore the latest developments in cyber diplomacy across the continent.

SPEAKERS
Amb. Prof. Bitange Ndemo (Kenya)
Dr Oita Etyang (Zambia)
Mwende Njiraini – African Initiative Coordinator, Diplo
Katherine Getao – Cyber Hygiene, Cyber Diplomacy, and ICT Strategy and Governance Consultant, Diplo

HOST / MODERATOR
Jovan Kurbalija – Executive Director, Diplo

#CyberDiplomacy #Africa #DigitalGovernance #Diplo

6:22 pm on June 13, 2026 · 2026 (277), africa (115), AFRINICA (1), ipv6 (49)

RECAP 17 JUN 2026 – Don’t Get Left Behind: Inside the African Government IPv6 Accelerator

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Promotional graphic for an AFRINIC IP Academy webinar archived by ISOC.LIVE. The dark charcoal background features the AFRINIC logo at upper left, the AFRINIC IP Academy shield logo centered at top, and an orange circuit-style map of Africa with the words “WEBINAR SERIES” at upper right. Large central text reads: “Don't Get Left Behind: Inside the African Government IPv6 Accelerator,” with the subtitle in bright orange. The date “17 June 2026” appears at bottom left, while “ARCHIVED BY ISOC.LIVE” appears at bottom right in white.

Promotional graphic for an AFRINIC IP Academy webinar archived by ISOC.LIVE. The dark charcoal background features the AFRINIC logo at upper left, the AFRINIC IP Academy shield logo centered at top, and an orange circuit-style map of Africa with the words “WEBINAR SERIES” at upper right. Large central text reads: “Don't Get Left Behind: Inside the African Government IPv6 Accelerator,” with the subtitle in bright orange. The date “17 June 2026” appears at bottom left, while “ARCHIVED BY ISOC.LIVE” appears at bottom right in white.

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On 17 June 2026, the AFRINIC Academy hosted a webinar ‘Don’t Get Left Behind: Inside the African Government IPv6 Accelerator‘. The African Government IPv6 Accelerator is a targeted program designed specifically to support government network operators. Africa’s combined IPv6 capability is only 6.11%. Commercial networks constrained by short-term ROI will not close this digital gap. To secure our infrastructure, Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies must take the lead. Here is exactly how government networks can put themselves back on track.

SPEAKERS
Adebowale Aduloju – Snr. Learning Experience Designer, AFRINIC
Bashir Angode – AFRINIC

HOST
Emma Perrier – Snr. Learning Analyst, AFRINIC

#IPv6 #AFRINIC #Africa

11:00 pm on April 23, 2026 · 2026 (277), africa (115), internet governance (47), waigf (3)

OUTPUTS 11-15 MAY 2026 – The West Africa Internet Governance Forum 2026

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Promotional banner for WAIGF 2026 (West Africa Internet Governance Forum). The design features a blue-toned background image of a large indoor venue with people gathered. Prominent text reads “WAIGF 26” with the location “Freetown, Sierra Leone” and dates “11–15 May 2026.” A subtitle at the bottom reads “Digital Sovereignty and Economic Value in West Africa’s Integrated Digital Market.” An official emblem appears in the top right corner.

Promotional banner for WAIGF 2026 (West Africa Internet Governance Forum). The design features a blue-toned background image of a large indoor venue with people gathered. Prominent text reads “WAIGF 26” with the location “Freetown, Sierra Leone” and dates “11–15 May 2026.” A subtitle at the bottom reads “Digital Sovereignty and Economic Value in West Africa’s Integrated Digital Market.” An official emblem appears in the top right corner.
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On 11-15 May 2026 the Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation (MoCTI) convened the West Africa Internet Governance Forum (WAIGF) 2026 in Freetown, Sierra Leone, with the theme ‘Digital Sovereignty and Economic Value in West Africa’s Integrated Digital Market’. The WIGF is a regional platform that brings together stakeholders from 15 countries in West Africa, including governments, the private sector, civil society, the technical community and academia, to discuss digital policy, strengthen cooperation and advance inclusive digital transformation.

  • No recordings have been published AFAICT
  • ISOC LIVE recorded the WAYIGF and some of the Main Forum, but is yet to process
  • MoCTI Final Communiqué
  • WAPNIG 2026 Communiqué

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WAIGF 2026 incorporated:
MAY 11-12: WASIG 2026 – The School of Internet Governance: Training the next generation of policy leaders.
MAY 13: WAYIGF 2026 – Youth Track: Empowering young innovators to drive the digital economy forward.
MAY 14-15: WAPNIG 2026 – Parliamentary Network: Harmonizing digital laws across the West Africa region.
May 14-15: WAIGF – Main Forum: High-Level Plenary Sessions

SCHEDULE (ALL TIMES GMT = UTC+0)

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WASIG — Main Auditorium — Monday, May 11, 2026

08:30–09:00 – WASIG Opening Ceremony
[Zoom]

09:00–10:30 – Navigating the Internet Governance Ecosystem and Shaping West Africa’s Digital Future (Masterclass)
Emmanuel Vitus – Fronts numériques
[Zoom]

10:30–11:00 – Coffee Break

11:00–12:00 – Digital Sovereignty and Economic Value in West Africa’s Integrated Digital Market (Seminar)
Poncelet Ileleji – CEO, Jokkolabs Banjul / Gambia NRI
[Zoom]

12:00–13:00 – Platform Accountability, Taxation and Regulatory Cooperation (Masterclass)
[Zoom]

13:00–14:00 – Lunch Break

14:00–15:00 – Data Governance, AI Governance and Redress Mechanisms (Seminar)
Nnenna Nwakanma – CEO, PAATHI
[Zoom]

15:00–16:00 – Practicum Briefing, Team Formation and Deliverables Orientation (Practicum and group work)
Emmanuel Vitus – Fronts numériques
Folaranmi Umoru – Lawyer, GRC Analyst
Poncelet Ileleji – CEO, Jokkolabs Banjul / Gambia NRI
Engr. Kunle Olorundare, SMIEEE – CEO/President, Internet Society, Nigeria Chapter
[Zoom]

16:00–16:30 – Coffee Break

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WASIG — Main Auditorium — Tuesday, May 12, 2026

08:00–09:00 – Recap and Peer Reflection from Day 1
[Zoom]

09:00–10:00 – Regional Digital Single Market, Infrastructure Sovereignty and Interoperability (Masterclass; French)
Poncelet Ileleji – CEO, Jokkolabs Banjul / Gambia NRI
[Zoom]

10:00–10:30 – Coffee Break

10:30–11:30 – Cybersecurity Cooperation, Lawful Access and Digital Trust Frameworks in the ECOWAS Region (Masterclass)
Emmanuel Vitus – Fronts numériques
[Zoom]

11:30–12:30 – Mentor Clinic: Policy Briefs and Stakeholder Mapping (Mentor clinic)
Emmanuel Vitus – Fronts numériques
Folaranmi Umoru – Lawyer, GRC Analyst
Poncelet Ileleji – CEO, Jokkolabs Banjul / Gambia NRI
[Zoom]

12:30–13:30 – Lunch Break

13:30–14:30 – Practicum Working Session: Team Drafting and Presentation Rehearsal (Practicum and group work)
Emmanuel Vitus – Fronts numériques
Folaranmi Umoru – Lawyer, GRC Analyst
Poncelet Ileleji – CEO, Jokkolabs Banjul / Gambia NRI
[Zoom]

14:30–15:00 – Coffee Break

15:00–16:30 – Team Presentations and Peer Review (Practicum and group work)
Emmanuel Vitus – Fronts numériques
Folaranmi Umoru – Lawyer, GRC Analyst
[Zoom]

16:30–17:00 – Closing Ceremony
[Zoom]

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WAYIGF — Main Auditorium — Wednesday, May 13, 2026

09:00–10:00 – Youth IGF Opening Ceremony (High Level Panel)
Anja Gengo
Ibrahim Sannoh
Osei M Kagyah – Tech Policy Analyst & Researcher
Mary Uduma – Coordinator, WAIGF
Binty Mansaray – Coordinator, West Africa Youth on Internet Governance / Sierra Leone IGF
[Zoom]

10:00–11:15 – High-Level Panel: Youth Priorities for Digital Sovereignty and Economic Opportunity in West Africa (High Level Panel)
Mohamed Wurie Bah – Founder, Wivo Legal Tech 4 Africa
Ignatius Awutey – Strategist
Dembele Aminata – CEO, MASSAMOUSSO (Les Reines du Numérique)
Christopher Greene – CEO, Syberlex Consulting
Loveday Onyeanula – Coordinator, Nigeria Youth IGF
[Zoom]

11:15–11:45 – Coffee Break

11:45–12:30 – Interactive Dialogue: Safe Platforms, Child Online Protection and Online Trust (Lightning talk)
Issaka Maman Lourwana – Founder, Digital Niger
Serge Mbengue – Meta Public Policy Manager, Francophone Africa
Pretty Tega Edema – Lecturer, Admiralty University of Nigeria
[Zoom]

12:30–13:30 – Youth Entrepreneurship, Creator Economies and Local Digital Value (Session)
Cyril Kargbo
Lovetta Bangura – Co-Founder & Operations Lead, EasySTEM
Gloria Sesay
Ajara Marie Bomah – President, Internet Society Sierra Leone Chapter
[Zoom]

13:30–14:30 – Lunch Break

14:30–15:30 – Google Hustle Academy
Rachael Orumor Anorue – AI & Cloud Consultant Trainer
[Zoom]

15:30–16:15 – Summary of Discussions (Practicum and group work)
Josemar Luis Sousa Barros Soares
Clara Gninou – Cybersecurity Consultant; Coordinator, Youth IGF Benin
[Zoom]

16:10–17:00 – Youth Messages Presentation and Closing Formalities (Open forum)
Mr. James Cobba – Director of Policy Planning and Tech Compliance, Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation, Sierra Leone
Edward Williams – Vice President, Internet Society Sierra Leone Chapter; Co-Host, Sierra Leone IGF
Binty Mansaray – Coordinator, West Africa Youth on Internet Governance / Sierra Leone IGF
Amina Ramallan – Universal Acceptance Ambassador, Nigeria
[Zoom]

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Main Forum (Plenary) — Main Auditorium — Thursday, May 14, 2026

08:55–11:00 – Opening Ceremony (Service Session)
[Zoom]

11:00–12:00 – Opening Ceremony & Keynote Addresses — WAIGF 2026 (High Level Panel)
H.E. Haja Salima Monorma Bah – Minister of Communication, Technology and Innovation, Sierra Leone
Victoria Oloni – Public Policy Manager, Anglophone West Africa, Meta
Mr. Lacina Koné – Director General & CEO, Smart Africa
Ms. Folake Olagunju – Director of Digital Economy and Post, ECOWAS Commission
Mary Uduma – Coordinator, WAIGF
Ms. Amrita Choudhury – Chair, Internet Governance Forum Support Association
Caleb Ogundele – Board Member, Internet Society
Mr. Chengetai Masango – Head, UN Secretariat for the Internet Governance Forum
Mr. Pierre Dandjinou – Vice President, Stakeholder Engagement – Africa, ICANN
Sen. Shuaib Afolabi Salisu – Chairman, WAPNIG
[Zoom]

12:00–13:30 – Digital Sovereignty and Economic Value in West Africa’s Integrated Digital Market (High Level Panel)
Hon. Adedeji Stanley Olajide – Chairman, Nigeria’s House Committee on ICT & Cybersecurity
Mohamed Mouminie Jalloh – Chief Director, Ministry of Communication, Technology & Innovation, Sierra Leone
‘Gbenga Sesan – Executive Director, Paradigm Initiative
Ms. Folake Olagunju – Director of Digital Economy and Post, ECOWAS Commission
Guiguemde Jacques Rodrigue R – Smart Africa
D. Wariowei – Director, Corporate Planning and Strategy, NITDA, Nigeria
[Zoom]

13:30–14:00 – Group Photo

14:00–15:00 – Lunch Break

15:00–16:00 – Platform Accountability, Economic Justice and Human Capacity Development (High Level Panel)
Emmanuel Vitus – Fronts numériques
Dr. Yakama Manty Jones – Senior Adviser on Executive Priorities & Delivery
Pretty Tega Edema – Lecturer, Admiralty University of Nigeria
Ms. Pren-Tsilya Boa-Guehe – Head of Pan-African Institutions, Google
Mr. Alhaji Saliue Mansaray – Internet Society Sierra Leone Chapter
Alidjanatou Saliou-Arekpa – Member of Parliament, Republic of Benin
[Zoom]

16:00–17:00 – Strengthening ECOWAS Integration in Addressing AI-Driven Misinformation and Cyberbullying (Lightning talk)
Mohamed Laghdaf – A Call for Sub-Regional Digital Integration
[Zoom]

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Breakout — Room 1 — Thursday, May 14, 2026

09:00–10:00 – Update on Universal Acceptance (Workshop)
Yaovi Atohoun – Director for Stakeholder Engagement & Operations for Africa, ICANN
[Zoom]

10:00–11:00 – LondaPulse (Session)
Muhammed Bello Buhari – Programmes Officer (Anglophone West Africa), Paradigm Initiative
Sani Suleiman – Program Officer, Paradigm Initiative
Moussa Waly SENE – Paradigm Initiative
[Zoom]

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Breakout — Room 2 — Thursday, May 14, 2026

09:00–10:00 – Bridging the Techno-Solutionist Gap: A Case Study on AI Governance & Anti-Corruption in West Africa (Case study)
Osei M Kagyah – Tech Policy Analyst & Researcher
Josephine Awuah-Dapaah – Lawyer and Researcher
[Zoom]

10:00–11:00 – Consultation on the Development of ACHPR Guidelines on Platform Accountability and Access to Public Information (Workshop)
Uyanda Siyotula – National Coordinator, SOS Support Public Broadcasting Coalition
Tinotenda Lisa Bangajena – Research Coordinator
[Zoom]

16:00–17:00 – E-Governance in Action: Exploring Various Initiatives in West African Countries (Workshop)
Raymond Mamattah – Founder and President, EGIGFA
Emerald Akhaumere – WTM Ambassador with Google; Crowdsource Influencer with Google
Edward Williams – Vice President, Internet Society Sierra Leone Chapter; Co-Host, Sierra Leone IGF
Afi Edoh – Data Analyst Consultant
[Zoom]

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WAPNIG — VIP MPs Room — Thursday, May 14, 2026

09:00–10:00 – Opening of 2026 WAPNIG Dialogue (Session)
Mary Uduma – Coordinator, WAIGF
Sen. Shuaib Afolabi Salisu – Chairman, WAPNIG
Mr. Chengetai Masango – Head, UN Secretariat for the Internet Governance Forum
Gilbert B N’habay – Deputy Clerk, National Assembly of Sierra Leone
[Zoom]

10:00–11:00 – AI Sprinter Workshop: Actionable Policy Frameworks (Session)
Rachael Orumor Anorue – AI & Cloud Consultant Trainer
[Zoom]

16:00–17:00 – Legislative Options for Platform Accountability, Fiscal Justice and Consumer Protection (Session; French)
Brice Abba – AFRINIC
Moussa Waly SENE – Paradigm Initiative
[Zoom]

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Main Forum (Plenary) — Main Auditorium — Friday, May 15, 2026

10:00–11:00 – From Deployment to Accountability: Building AI Governance That Works for West African Public Institutions (Policy dialogue)
Tiangay Samandia Massaquoi – Data Expert (Global Partnership for Education), Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, Sierra Leone
[Zoom]

10:50–11:15 – Health Break

11:15–12:30 – Data, AI and Emerging Technologies Governance, Protection and Redress (High Level Panel)
Joshua Joshua – Data Policy and Regulation Advisor, GIZ / African Union
Mr. James Cobba – Director of Policy Planning and Tech Compliance, Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation, Sierra Leone
Marie Ndé SENE AHOUANTCHEDE – Head of Division, Internet, Cybersecurity and e-Applications, ECOWAS Commission
Serge Mbengue – Meta Public Policy Manager, Francophone Africa
Dr. Michael Arowosegbe – Deputy Director and Head of Digital Governance, NITDA, Nigeria
Nnenna Nwakanma – CEO, PAATHI
[Zoom]

12:30–13:55 – Regional Digital Single Market, Infrastructure Sovereignty and Coordinated Platform Governance (High Level Panel)
Poncelet Ileleji – CEO, Jokkolabs Banjul / Gambia NRI
Dembele Aminata – CEO, MASSAMOUSSO (Les Reines du Numérique)
Guiguemde Jacques Rodrigue R – Smart Africa
Ms. Folake Olagunju – Director of Digital Economy and Post, ECOWAS Commission
Hon. Oumar Sy – Member of the National Assembly, Senegal
Emily Fanday – Fintech Entrepreneur
[Zoom]

14:00–15:00 – Lunch Break

15:00–16:00 – Protecting People, Not Just Systems: From Cyber-Control to Online Safety in Sierra Leone (High Level Panel)
Muhammed Bello Buhari – Programmes Officer (Anglophone West Africa), Paradigm Initiative
[Zoom]

16:00–17:00 – Closing Ceremony and Communiqués
[Zoom]

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Breakout — Room 1 — Friday, May 15, 2026

09:00–10:00 – Artificial Intelligence, Data and Emerging Technologies (Workshop)
Alex Williams – Cyber Risk Specialist, National Cybersecurity Coordination Centre, Sierra Leone
[Zoom]

10:05–11:05 – AI Governance & Data Protection in West Africa (ISOC Sierra Leone, Nigeria and Liberia Chapters) (Roundtable)
Engr. Kunle Olorundare, SMIEEE – CEO/President, Internet Society, Nigeria Chapter
Mohamed Wurie Bah – Founder, Wivo Legal Tech 4 Africa
Ajara Marie Bomah – President, Internet Society Sierra Leone Chapter
Edward Williams – Vice President, Internet Society Sierra Leone Chapter; Co-Host, Sierra Leone IGF
[Zoom]

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Breakout — Room 2 — Friday, May 15, 2026

09:00–10:00 – Digital Sovereignty Requires Digital Tax Justice: Accountability in West Africa’s Digital Economy (Workshop)
Charles Fiifi Hagan – Cybersecurity Governance & Digital Policy Specialist; Founder, Chayil SecureX; President, The Tax Institute
[Zoom]

10:00–11:00 – Universal Scripts, Fragmented Systems: How UA and Infrastructure Choices Shape Digital Sovereignty (Session)
Tinuade Oguntuyi – GM Technical, Information Connectivity Solutions Ltd.
Confidence Osein – Founder, Internet Safe Kids Africa; Digital Citizenship and Cybersafety Tech Educator
Israel Olatunji Tijani – Cybersecurity Expert / Data Scientist, ChatVE
Amina Ramallan – Universal Acceptance Ambassador, Nigeria
[Zoom]

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WAPNIG — VIP MPs Room — Friday, May 15, 2026

09:00–11:30 – AI Governance and Regulation for Parliamentarians (Workshop)
Chantal Nyirabaruta – Programme Coordinator, Emerging Technologies & AI, Smart Africa
[Zoom]

12:45–13:55 – Implementation Lab (Workshop)
Mariam Jobe – Parliamentary Track Coordinator, WAIGF Secretariat
Joshua Joshua – Data Policy and Regulation Advisor, GIZ / African Union
[Zoom]

15:00–16:00 – WAPNIG Collaborative Strategy Workshop (Workshop)
[Zoom]

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#WAIGF #InternetGovernance #Africa

7:28 am on April 22, 2026 · 2026 (277), africa (115), dpi (2), itu (44)

Webinar 27 APR 13:30 UTC – Scaling Impact: AI-Driven Digital Public Infrastructure for African Cities and Communities

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Promotional banner for an ITU Webinars Digital Transformation Dialogues session titled “Scaling Impact: AI-Driven Digital Public Infrastructure for African Cities and Communities,” scheduled for 27 April 2026. The design features a light background with blue text, ITU and partner logos on the left, and isometric illustrations on the right showing people interacting with digital systems—data dashboards, collaborative workspaces, and networked platforms—symbolizing smart city infrastructure and AI-enabled public services.

Promotional banner for an ITU Webinars Digital Transformation Dialogues session titled “Scaling Impact: AI-Driven Digital Public Infrastructure for African Cities and Communities,” scheduled for 27 April 2026. The design features a light background with blue text, ITU and partner logos on the left, and isometric illustrations on the right showing people interacting with digital systems—data dashboards, collaborative workspaces, and networked platforms—symbolizing smart city infrastructure and AI-enabled public services.
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On Monday 27 April 2026, from 15:30-17:30 CEST (13:30-15:30 UTC), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) will host a webinar ‘Scaling Impact: AI-Driven Digital Public Infrastructure for African Cities and Communities‘. Africa’s cities are at a pivotal moment. As AI rapidly reshapes economies and public services, the question is no longer if to act — but how to scale impact, fast and responsibly. This webinar, held as part of the ITU Digital Transformation Dialogues, brings together policymakers, industry leaders, and standards experts to explore how AI-driven Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) can unlock more efficient, inclusive, and resilient cities and communities across Africa.
INTRODUCTION
John Omo – Secretary-General, African Telecommunications Union (ATU)
Seizo Onoe – Director, Telecommunication Standardization Bureau, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

SPEAKERS
Ramy Ahmed Fathy – Chair, ITU-T Study Group 20 Regional Group for Africa (SG20RG-AFR); Chief of International Cybersecurity & Vice- Presidency for Cybersecurity, NTRA, Egypt
Soheib Nunhuck – Senior Policy Manager, Mobile Money, GSM Association (GSMA)
Joanne Olushola Martins – Technology Innovation Office, The World Bank
Emmanuel Manasseh – Regional Director for Africa, ITU

MODERATOR
Isaac Boateng, Standardization Coordinator, ATU

 

#ITU #ATU #Africa #AI #DPI