WAICTANet Launches “Ghana Digital Policy Watch” to Engage Civil Society on over 13 New Digital Bills
The West Africa ICT Action Network (WAICTANet) has announced the launch of the Ghana Digital Policy Watch & Civil Society Consultation Platform to coordinate non-state input on more than 13 draft digital and technology-related bills currently being processed by Ghana’s Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations. The platform will serve as a hub for […]
The West Africa Young Parliamentarians Network (WAYPA) has officially invited Mr. Peterking Quaye, Regional Director for Programs and Projects at the West Africa ICT Action Network (WAICTANet) and Convener of the Liberia Internet Governance Forum (LIGF), to serve as a facilitator at the upcoming 7th Annual Youth Education and Leadership Conference (AYEAL Conference 2025).The high-level […]
In a region where fewer than 20% of ICT professionals are women, the West Africa ICT Action Network (WAICTANet) is taking bold steps to close the digital gender divide with the new groundbreaking initiative — the Women & Girls in Technology (WiGTech-MRU) program. Spanning Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Côte d’Ivoire, WiGTech-MRU is designed to […]
As misinformation continues to threaten democratic discourse, the West Africa ICT Action Network (WAICTANet) joined journalism students and media professionals for a timely conversation on truth and technology during the Fact-Checking Symposium for Journalism Students, held at the Liberia Learning Center in Paynesville City. The event, organized by Local Voices Liberia, brought together students, editors, […]
The West Africa ICT Action Network (WAICTANet) welcomes the historic passage of the Liberia Cybercrime Bill into law by the Liberian Senate on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. This landmark legislation represents a defining step in the country’s effort to secure its digital future and safeguard citizens, institutions, and businesses from the growing threats of cybercrime. […]
Delivering a powerful message at Liberia’s flagship youth cybersecurity event, Commissioner Angelic Weeks of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) called for greater investment in digital skills to build a “cyber-aware generation” capable of protecting Liberia’s growing online ecosystem. Speaking as On behalf of the Commissioner Shadrack Tougbay, International Gateway Team Member as Special Guest of […]
Monrovia, Liberia — 23 October 2025.As Liberia accelerates its national digital and financial inclusion agenda, one key figure continues to bridge the gap between policy, innovation, and sustainable development — Hon. Charles Umehai, Deputy Minister for Energy at the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME). His confirmed participation at the 3rd Liberia Digital & Financial […]