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 […]
On this Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), May 15, 2025, the West Africa ICT Action Network (WAICATNet) joins the world in calling for urgent and concrete actions to make digital spaces fully inclusive and accessible—especially for persons with disabilities in Liberia, the MRU sub-region, and ECOWAS.With over 1.3 billion persons with disabilities (PWDs) globally and […]
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 […]
The 2025 Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF), the spotlight turned to a powerful dialogue on how EU–Africa digital cooperation can be grounded in human-centric principles, with a strong African voice shaping the future. The D4D Hub, in collaboration with #Enabel and the Association for Progressive Communications (APC), hosted a high-level session that brought together […]
Liberia’s Tech Future Takes Shape at MTS 2025: Youth, Innovation & Transformation at the Core Monrovia, Liberia – April 24, 2025 The Monrovia Tech Summit (MTS) 2025 came to a dynamic close on April 24, climaxing two days of deep engagement, innovation showcases, and capacity-building sessions that placed Liberian youth and professionals at the forefront […]
Paynesville, Liberia – April 24, 2025 As part of its ongoing commitment to gender inclusion and digital empowerment, the West Africa ICT Action Network (WAICTANet) proudly hosted a special side event in commemoration of International Girls in ICT Day 2025, during the Monrovia Tech Summit (MTS 2025) on April 24. The vibrant session, held in […]
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 […]