The West Africa ICT Action Network (WAICTANet–Liberia), through the Liberia Safer Internet Day (SID) Committee, proudly hosted the 2nd Edition of the National Inter-High School Online Safety Quiz Competition, marking the grand climax of Safer Internet Day 2026 celebrations in Liberia. Held at iCampus Monrovia on 25th February , 2026 under the global theme “Together […]
The West Africa ICT Action Network (WAICTANet) joins the global community in marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women by sounding a clear alarm: online gender-based violence (OGBV) has become one of the fastest-growing threats to women’s safety, dignity, and participation in public life – including here in the Mano River […]
The West Africa ICT Action Network (WAICTANet) joins regional stakeholders in applauding the official launch of the ECOWAS Interconnected System for the Management of Goods in Transit (SIGMAT) across Liberia, Guinea, and Côte d’Ivoire — a transformative milestone for regional trade digitization and economic integration. The launch, marks ECOWAS’ commitment to modernizing West Africa’s transit […]
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 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. […]
As the world celebrates World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) 2025, the West Africa ICT Action Network (WAICTANet) joins the global community in commemorating 160 years since the founding of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). This year’s theme, “Bridging the Gender Gap in the Digital World,” is a timely and urgent call to action […]
As the global community commemorates World Press Freedom Day 2025, the West Africa ICT Action Network (WAICTANet) joins voices around the world to reaffirm the critical importance of freedom of expression and a pluralistic, independent media—especially in the context of the fast-evolving Artificial Intelligence (AI) landscape , with a theme: “Freedom of Expression in the […]