Empowering Girls through ICT: Unlocking Potential, Driving Change The West Africa ICT Action Network (WAICTANet) joins the global community in commemorating the International Day of the Girl Child 2025, reaffirming its steadfast commitment to promoting girls’ empowerment through Information and Communication Technology (ICT) across Liberia, the Mano River Union (MRU), and West Africa. As a […]
9 October 2025—WAICTANet joins the world in observing World Post Day, honoring the founding of the Universal Postal Union and recognizing the Post’s vital role in connectivity, inclusion, commerce, and social welfare. This year’s UPU theme, “Postal Innovation for Sustainable Development”, invites us to accelerate the postal transformation that supports climate resilience, digital access, and […]
As Global Encryption Day 2025 approaches on 21 October, WAICTANet is spearheading a bold effort in Liberia—hosting a national youth cybersecurity symposium in Paynesville to fuse advocacy, skills development, and public policy direction. As a proud member of the Global Encryption Coalition, WAICTANet aims not only to celebrate encryption’s role in digital security, but to […]
The West Africa ICT Action Network (WAICTANet), a leading regional network advocating for digital inclusion and ICT policy advancement, commends the Federal Government of Nigeria for its strategic and forward-thinking initiative in launching the National Broadband Alliance for Nigeria (NBAN). This significant step marks a bold commitment towards enhancing broadband connectivity, fostering digital transformation, and […]
The Technology, New Media, Citizens, and Governance (TNCG) Conference 2024 was a landmark event, bringing together experts from across Africa to discuss how technology can transform political engagement and governance on the continent. Among the distinguished participants was Peterking Quaye, Executive Director of the West Africa ICT Action Network (WAICTANet), who shared his insights on […]
The West Africa ICT Action Network (WAICTANet) recognizes Starlink’s ambitious efforts to bring high-speed satellite internet to West Africa, particularly in Ghana and Nigeria, as a potential game-changer for digital connectivity in regions where traditional infrastructure is limited or nonexistent. However, the current limitations in Starlink’s ground station infrastructure present significant challenges that could hinder […]
11-3-2024 : Monrovia, Liberia — Global Encryption Day (GED) 2024 wrapped up successfully in Liberia, marking a significant chapter in the West Africa ICT Action Network’s (WAICTANet) ongoing mission to bolster digital security and privacy across the country. Held at the Orange Digital Center on November 2, this year’s event brought together a diverse audience […]