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A river begins with a single drop—PAYAIG began with a vision, and now flows with impact. #WSIS

Pretoria, South Africa : Today , 05 March 2026 We had a very productive dialogue on Day Two of our Global Cyber Policy Dialogues: Southern Africa We discussed a number of important agendas such as : - 1. Combatting Cybercrime: Strengthening cross-border cooperation between CERTs (Computer Emergency Response Teams) to handle the surge in regional threats 2. UN Cyber Norms & Diplomacy: Moving from theoretical agreement to practical implementation of responsible state behaviour in cyberspace 3. WSIS+20 Review: Shaping the regional stance on the 20-year review of the World Summit on the Information Society, which determines how the global internet is governed & 4. SDGs & Public-Private Partnerships: Finding ways to fund and secure digital infrastructure to meet development goals by 2030. #Cybersecurity #Cyberthreats #Cybercrimes #Cyberattacks

Thank you to everyone who joined today’s webinar! Special appreciation to our keynote speaker and panelists for their valuable insights and contributions. 🌍💻 #CyberDiplomacy #CyberSecurity #AfricaDigital

🌍 How can Africa move from being a participant to a co-creator in global cyber diplomacy? Join us tomorrow for an interactive High-Level Webinar: 💻 “Advancing Cybersecurity & Cyber Diplomacy in Africa” Hosted by @ECA_OFFICIAL & GNC, as part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month. 🎙️ Moderator: Ms. Sorene Assefa 🎤 Keynote: Dr. Abdul Hakeem Ajijola, Chair – AU Cyber Security Expert Group 👥 Panelists: 1️⃣ Ms. Cynthia Lesufi – Chair, ITU CWG-WSIS&SDG 2️⃣ Dr. Katherine Getao – Expert, Diplo Foundation 3️⃣ Dr. Vincent Olatunji – CEO, NDPC Nigeria 4️⃣ Hon. Alhagi Mbow – MP & Chair, AfIGF MAG Registration : zoom.us/webinar/regist… 🗓️ 30 Oct | 🕚 11:00 AM EAT #CyberDiplomacy #CyberSecurity #GDC #WSIS #WSIS+20 #CyberAwarenessMonth

📢Join UNECA & the Global Network for Cybersolution (GNC) for a 🌐 Two-Day High-Level Webinar: Advancing Cybersecurity and Cyber Diplomacy in Africa 🗓️ Oct 29 | 2–4 PM UTC+3 🗓️ Oct 30 | 11 AM–12 PM UTC+3 🔗 Learn more ▶️ uneca.org/eca-events/hig… #GNC #Cybersecurity #CyberDiplomacy

Honoured to serve as AfIGF Secretariat Coordinator of the 14th Annual #AfricaIGF in Dar es Salaam, 🇹🇿 — a powerful gathering shaping Africa’s digital future. With 45 sessions across key subthemes, 3 high-level plenaries, and a Ministerial Roundtable on Digital Public Infrastructure, this year’s Forum amplified voices from across the continent. Grateful to the Host Country, the Republic of Tanzania, for working hand-in-hand with the AfIGF Secretariat to deliver a truly impactful event. Sincere thanks to our partners — #EUinAfrica, #GlobalGateway, @giz_gmbh , @ICANN, @ISOC — and all our incredible local allies. The Forum culminated in the Africa IGF 2025 Declaration on Internet Governance, anchoring Africa’s collective voice in the ongoing WSIS+20 review and Global Digital Compact Imp. processes. From Ministers to youth, civil society to tech innovators — your voices and vision lit the path forward. #AfIGF2025 #DigitalAfrica #DPI #GDC #WSIS20 #WSIS #PAYAIG #Youth4DigitalAfrica 🌍✨

Honoured to have joined my PAYAIG family at the 14th AIGF and represented as their first Internet Governance Ambassador. #payaig #AFIGF2025

PAYAIG at the 14th Annual Africa Internet Governance Forum - "Empowering Africa’s Digital Future" Proudly showcasing youth voices and innovation at #AfIGF2025 #PAYAIG #WSIS #IGF #AfricaIGF

🚀 Thrilled to showcase the PAYAIG Booth at the 14th #AfricaIGF! Empowering youth voices to shape Africa’s digital future. 🌍✨ Huge thanks to our amazing PAYAIG Ambassadors & facilitators for passionately representing the initiative: Fiifi 🇬🇭, Jacqueline 🇲🇼, Alemebe 🇹🇿, Metilda 🇹🇿, Millennium 🇹🇿 Glory 🇹🇿, Saba 🇪🇹, Levy 🇿🇲, Yves 🇨🇩, Michelle 🇰🇪, Afia 🇹🇬, Miriam 🇰🇪 — and all who championed the PAYAIG mission. Your passion and purpose lit up the forum! 💪🏽🔥 #AfIGF2025 #Youth4DigitalAfrica #PAYAIG #WSIS #IGF

Congratulations to the 90 Champions of the #WSIS Prizes 2025! Want to know more about them? Check out itu.int/go/LNNF The 18 winners will be announced on Monday 7 July, during the #WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025. Save your seat now: lnkd.in/d7uzjX7w

Tanzania to host African Internet Governance Forum The African Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF) Secretariat, in partnership with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and Tanzania's Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, will host the 14th Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF) in Tanzania's business capital, Dar es salaam The event will be held at JNICC on May 29-31, 2025, with a theme of "Empowering Africa’s Digital Future" We had a very productive discussion with Chanel 10 speaking of the event and it's sub themes. We call on all people to join this important event. @Hakingowi | @sorenetweets | @JamiiForums | @wizaramth |@nazariuskarama

Countdown to the 14th Africa Internet Governance Forum! Tanzania 🇹🇿awaits you. Theme: “Empowering Africa’s Digital Future” Together, we are shaping a resilient digital ecosystem that drives sustainable growth and positions Africa as a global leader in the information society. #africaigf2025 #AfIGF2025 #wsis #igf #GDC

Support African Youth Leadership in Internet Governance! 🗳️ we are proud to share that PAYAIG, a youth-led initiative founded to empower over 2,000 young leaders across 52 African countries, has been nominated for the #WSIS Prizes 2025 under AL C8! 🌟 We are now in the voting stage — and we need your support by voting & sharing with your network itu.int/net4/wsis/stoc… 🌍 Please take a moment to vote for PAYAIG and help amplify the voice of African youth in global digital policy spaces. #WSIS2025

💫We need your votes! #PAYAIG has been nominated for WSIS Prizes 2025 in the category of AL C8. Cultural diversity and identity, linguistic diversity and local content. Please vote itu.int/net4/wsis/stoc… @WSISprocess 🗳️ now #ICT4SDG #IGF2025 #GenerationConnect #InternetWeWant #DigitalFutureForAll #WSIS+20 #GDC 🚨Deadline: 30th of April!

Even if you don't get anything from @PAYA_IG not the one and only Chocolate @kofimensahselby has been saying. At IGF 2024 Fiifi & @sorenetweets shared 50 Chocolates to Ambassadors, Facilitators and Partners.

Empowering Africa’s Future Leaders in Internet Governance! 🌍🚀 #AfriSIG2025 is heading to Tanzania this May (23-28)! 🇹🇿 🌍 Practicum focus: 🔹 Data governance (AU Data Policy Framework ) inline with GDC imp. 🔹 WSIS+20 – Reflecting on 20 years of progress 💥 APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN! 🗓️ Deadline: 20 March 2025 at 23:59 UTC 👉Apply here: limesurvey.apc.org/index.php/9773… #AfriSIG #DigitalGovernance #WSIS20

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🔊Ready to level up your cybersecurity game? Join the Southern Africa-Netherlands Cyber Security School (SANCS) from 3 March – 10 April 2025! 🌍💻 Free expert lectures, hands-on learning, and a chance to grow professionally—this is your moment! 🙌 Apply now and secure your spot in the ultimate cybersecurity experience! #SANCS2025 #CyberSecurity #LevelUp #FutureReady

Join our session at #RightCon_2025 on February 26, 2025 6 - 7am GMT. @PAYA_IG @ICANN @ISOC_Live @IsocEthiopia @PLOEthioChapter @intgovforum @UNYouthAffairs @Youthigf_ET @opportunitiesfy @ghanasig @ProfPLOLumumba @sorenetweets @AbrahamSelby @sabatikubeyene @godsway_kubigh