March 11, 2024 – As Liberia’s digital landscape continues to evolve, women face increasing threats and barriers online. Addressing these challenges was the focus of the National Stakeholders’ Forum on Women’s Online/Digital Rights, hosted by the Center for Media Studies and Peacebuilding (CEMESP) in collaboration with the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA). The Executive […]
The West Africa ICT Action Network (WAICTANet) joins the global community in commemorating Safer Internet Day 2025, a pivotal occasion dedicated to promoting a safer, more secure, and inclusive digital environment for all. Celebrated under the global theme “Together for a Better Internet”, this day highlights the collective responsibility of governments, private sector stakeholders, civil […]
As technology continues to reshape the world, its role in the criminal justice system is increasingly undeniable. However, in regions like West Africa, where access to justice is often limited, the integration of digital tools requires careful thought and responsibility. At the UNODC CSO consultation of Expert Group Meeting on Equal Access to Justice for […]
As a leading advocate for Digital ID systems and public awareness in Liberia, the West Africa ICT Action Network (WAICTANet) commends the Civil Service Agency (CSA) and the National Identification Registry (NIR) for their historic collaboration to implement biometric identification cards for government employees. This initiative represents a significant step toward improving public sector accountability, […]
The 6th edition of the Technology, New Media, Citizens, and Governance (TNCG) Conference, is expected to take place on the November 28, 2024, in Lagos, Nigeria, it will underscored the transformative power of emerging technologies in reshaping governance and electoral processes across Africa. Under the theme “Technology: The Present and Future of Political Action in […]
Freetown, Sierra Leone – The West Africa ICT Action Network (WAICTANet) is thrilled to announce the return of the Sierra Leone Digital & Financial Inclusion Roundtable, scheduled for December 4, 2024, in Freetown. Building on the success of the inaugural 2023 edition, this year’s event highlights the theme “From Policy to Practice: Transforming Sierra Leone […]
Peterking Quaye, Founder & Executive Director of West Africa ICT Action Network (WAICTANet), applauds the Government of Ghana on its landmark achievement in launching 5G internet services through the NextGen Infraco Consortium (NGIC), a coalition of key partners including Ascend Digital, K-NET, Radisys, Nokia, and Tech Mahindra. As Ghana embarks on this journey to high-speed […]