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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The 2nd edition of the Ghana Digital and Financial Inclusion Roundtable concluded on a powerful note in Accra, Ghana, as experts, stakeholders, and industry leaders gathered to address pressing issues of digital and financial inclusion in the country. Hosted by the West Africa ICT Action Network (WAICTANet), this annual event has quickly become a premier […]
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 […]
Position Statement on Starlink’s Impact on Africa’s Internet LandscapeIssued by Peterking Quaye, Regional Executive Director of the West Africa ICT Action Network (WAICTANet) As Africa moves toward an increasingly interconnected future, the arrival of Starlink is a game-changer for the continent’s digital infrastructure. West Africa ICT Action Network (WAICTANet) applauds the unprecedented strides made by […]
Accra, Ghana — November 2023 – Building on the resounding success of its 2023 debut, the West Africa ICT Action Network (WAICTANet) is thrilled to announce the 2nd Edition of the Ghana Digital and Financial Inclusion Roundtable, slated for August 2024. This year’s gathering promises to elevate the dialogue by bringing together fresh perspectives through […]