SL-REN

@WACREN deployment in #SierraLeone successfully completed. This is a significant milestone for @SLREN_SL to provide high-speed internet and advanced digital services, exclusively for higher education & research institutions. @techhigheredu @MoCTI_SL @DSTISierraLeone

#NSTIC & @SLREN_SL, #SierraLeone has concluded successful peer to peer visit to @UNCST_Uganda, from 25-27 March 2025. Key highlights were visits to #NSTEIC (Uganda Innovation & Business Incubation Centre), @Makerere and @narouganda @techhigheredu @MoCTI_SL @DSTISierraLeone

@SLREN_SL, in collaboration with @nsrcworld has successfully completed intensive training in Campus Network Design and Operations. The training ended with the award of certificates to 34 participants from universities & MDAs @techhigheredu @MoCTI_SL @DSTISierraLeone #SierraLeone

@SLREN_SL Campus Network Design and operations training session in Freetown, #SierraLeone. Thanks to @WACREN & @nsrcworld for facilitating the training. We are grateful to @FCDOGovUK for funding this event. @WurieHaja @techhigheredu @MoCTI_SL @DSTISierraLeone

@SLREN_SL to host Campus network design workshop on 10-15 Mar 2025. The training will provide the skills needed to design, build, operate and manage any organisational network according to current best practices. @WACREN @WurieHaja @techhigheredu @MoCTI_SL #SierraLeone

🪧 We are searching for a leader to drive our vision and strategy. If this looks like you, please apply or forward it to suitable and qualified persons. More info here - buff.ly/4kef1f0 #WACREN #vacancy #jobs

WACREN, @Shadowserver and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) are collaborating on a project to strengthen Africa’s research & education sector against cyber threats! 🌍🔐 The project will enhance real-time response and catalyse decision-making in NREN and national African #CSIRTs across the WACREN region! More info here - buff.ly/4b8bhHV 🚀 📢 First training at #WACREN2025 in Dakar! Stay tuned! 🔗 #CyberSecurity #Africa

We are pleased to announce Prof. @adjiboussodieng 🇸🇳 an accomplished scholar and a leading voice in #AI, machine learning, and the natural sciences, as a Keynote Speaker at #WACREN2025 in Dakar! Get ready to hear her insights and thought-provoking perspectives, which will help shape the future of #African research, education, and innovation. @AC3_News @AAU_67 CINERI @mesrsenegal

WACREN, @EIFLnet, and @AJOLinfo held the inaugural No-Fee Open Access Community of Practice (CoP) Meeting for African researchers, editors, and journal publishers. The use of #AI and persistent identifiers in academic publishing took centre stage in the discussion. Close to 100 of our 300 culturally diverse CoP participants joined the meeting. Through the CoP, we are building a robust community to advance open publishing in Africa. #openscience #openpublishing

Happening now: we have gathered varsity leaders, researchers, funders, regulators and policymakers in 🇸🇱 for a conversation to advance #openscience, #research infrastructure, and connection to @WACREN. Watch it live - video.wacren.net/media/SLREN+Le…. More here - indico.wacren.net/event/238/

Kudos @LIBSENSE 👏👏 Your contribution to the advancement of #openscience in #Africa is quite evident.

WACREN is leveraging the presence of some of @LIBSENSE's collaborators at the @GlobalDiamondOA Summit in Cape Town 🇿🇦to showcase the significant outcomes of #LIBSENSE's 9-year work in strengthening #openscience in #Africa. And #BAOBAB (our regional OAR) takes a piece of Kathleen's (@COAR_eV) presentation. 👏👏#DOASummit2024 #COPPHA #openaccess #openrepository #peerreview #openpublishing @EIFLnet @COAR_eV @PHdotAfrica @peoplespraxis @AC3_News

Discover how #COPPHA is revolutionising African open-access publishing with tailored #DiamondOpenAccess capacity, community-building initiatives, and state-of-the-art infrastructure for public health research. By advancing equitable visibility and integrating social justice principles, COPPHA is paving the way for future expansions into #agriculture and #climate under the @AC3_News project. Together, we’re forging a resilient, collaborative future for African science. Learn more at: wacren.net/en/coppha #DOASummit2024 @LIBSENSE @PHdotAfrica @peoplespraxis @WAIPH_News @afrehealthorg

SLREN is looking forward to this special edition #WACREN2025

Avec l'appui du projet @AC3_News, des femmes intelligentes de 🇸🇳🇧🇯🇧🇫🇹🇬🇳🇪🇨🇮🇲🇱🇬🇭 apprennent #python pour l'analyse des données #climatiques et météorologiques, #AI et #IoT lors de l'édition francophone #WomeninWACREN2024 à #Abidjan. #WomenInTech @ictpnews @GEOSEC2025 @AfriGE0 @wascalclimate @WMO

@SLREN_SL host Trust, Identity & Access Management workshop to deploy @eduroam on @UniversityNjala campus network. This event is first of its kind in the educational space in #SierraLeone. @WurieHaja @techhighere @DSTISierraLeone @MoCTI_SL @wacren

The Board of Directors of WACREN has appointed Dr Eyouléki Tcheyi Gnadi Palanga as the Interim CEO. 👏👏👏 @AAU_67 @LeCames @GARNETGHANA @NigerianREN @SLREN_SL @TogoRER @asinbenin @EkoKonnect @ird_fr @auf_org @AFD_France @AFRINIC @ICANN @AfNOGWorkshops @wascalclimate @UbuntuNet @ASRENorg @GEANTnews @EU_Commission @ruforumsec

Our @eduroam Campus Deployathon has ended with a high expectation of seeing eduroam 🛜  service locations popping up on many campuses in #Nigeria 🇳🇬 and beyond. Over three days, participants learned the inner architecture of #eduroam, implemented deployment, and wrapped up with a deployathon at the @UnilagNigeria. Key highlights: ✅ Accurate updates on service locations for monitor.eduroam.org ✅ Use of the eduroam CAT tool for user support WACREN is committed to easing the mobility of #students and #researchers in our region by supporting national RENs and communities in deploying eduroam. #love2eduroam @AC3_News @CVCNU @acetelnoun @TETFundNg @AAU_67 @ASRENorg @UbuntuNet @GARNETGHANA @SLREN_SL @TogoRER @EkoKonnect

Shocking news! We commiserate with @WACREN for the loss of Dr. Barry. He will be remembered for his demonstrated commitment to the course of research and education in our region and beyond. Thank you for serving, Dr. Barry. #ripboubakar

This is news reportage on the 3-day intensive Trust, Identity, and Access Management workshop organised by @WACREN under the @AC3_News project. The Deputy Min for @mthe46827072 joined us at the opening 🇸🇱🇸🇱🇸🇱 #research #education #science