SomaliREN | UbuntuNet Alliance

SOMALIREN driving transformation through research and education networking innovation

by Hastings Ndebvu | Feb 10, 2020 | Members, SomaliREN, Stories

The year 1975 was a pivotal period in the development of the Somali people. The Somali literacy campaign was concluded successfully with an astounding impact on the lives of the people, the economic development and the Somali identity. However, the lessons learned...

UbuntuNet Alliance, World Bank Power SomaliREN’s connectivity to the UbuntuNet network under AfricaConnect2

by Hastings Ndebvu | Jun 29, 2018 | AfricaConnect, Connectivity, Donors, Members, Network, Press Release, Projects, SomaliREN, Stories, World Bank

29 June 2018/ Lilongwe, Malawi and Mogadishu, Somalia UbuntuNet Alliance for Research and Education Networking is pleased to announce that it has successfully connected SomaliREN, the National Research and Education Network (NREN) of Somalia to the UbuntuNet network,...

MAREN, SomaliREN hold breath as connection to the UbuntuNet Network draws closer

by Hastings Ndebvu | Jan 1, 2017 | Connectivity, MAREN, Members, SomaliREN, Stories

Excitement continues to build for the Research and Education Network (NREN) s of Malawi and Somalia as the countdown to the two NRENs connection to the UbuntuNet Network edges closer. The Malawi Research and Education Network (MAREN) and its counterpart, Somali...

Using the NREN to Address Brain Drain in Recovering Nations: the Case of SomaliREN

by Hastings Ndebvu | Jan 1, 2017 | Members, SomaliREN, Stories

Brain drain refers to the mass emigration of educated and very skilled people that leave their countries of origin to live and work in other countries that may have real or perceived better living conditions. Prolonged conflicts, tough economic conditions and...