UbuntuNet Alliance is proud to share that we are featured in the September 2025 edition of the EVERSE newsletter, Into the EVERSE. This pan-European publication explores how research software and digital infrastructure drive global collaboration, and this issue shines a spotlight on Africa’s growing role in that ecosystem. About EVERSE and the Newsletter The EVERSE …
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UbuntuNet Alliance extends its warmest congratulations to WACREN on the successful expansion of its network backbone to include six new countries: The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, Sierra Leone, and Senegal. This is a milestone not only for WACREN, but for the broader African research and education community. For higher education and research institutions in these …
UbuntuNet Alliance is pleased to announce the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Asia Pacific Advanced Network (APAN), effective February 2025. This pioneering agreement, set to run for an initial period of two years, marks the beginning of a promising new chapter in inter-regional collaboration between Research and Education Networks (RENs) …
UbuntuNet Alliance has further solidified its procurement capabilities through ongoing collaboration with the European Research and Education Network, GÉANT. This partnership, fostered under the AfricaConnect project, has played a vital role in advancing research and education across Africa by expanding the UbuntuNet Alliance internet backbone, facilitating knowledge exchange, building capacity, and promoting the development of …
UbuntuNet Alliance joins the global research and education networking community in mourning the passing of Dr. Boubakar Barry, CEO of WACREN, who passed away on September 18, 2024, at the age of 65. Dr. Barry was a visionary leader, mentor, and friend whose impact on African research and education networks (NRENs) will endure for generations. …
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Participants from African Regional Research and Education Networks (RRENs) and National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) had the opportunity to attend and actively participate in the TNC24 which was held from 10-14 June, 2024 in Rennes, France. The conference venue was The Couvent des Jacobins, Rennes Convention Center which is an authentic, historic region, known …
In a significant stride towards enhancing research and education networking, the Malawi Research and Education Network (MAREN) recently launched its NREN Twinning Programme in collaboration with the National Research and Academic Network of Armenia (ASNET-AM). This initiative, facilitated by UbuntuNet Alliance and GÉANT through the AfricaConnect 3 project and co-funded by the European Union, aims …
The UbuntuNet Alliance recently concluded its Federation Operators (FedOps) Training hosted by EthERNet (Ethiopia National Research and Education Network) in the city of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. From January 29th to February 2nd, Federation Operators and representatives from member National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) gathered for an intensive five-day program aimed at enhancing their expertise …
Capacity Building: NREN Federation Operators Successfully Trained in Addis Ababa Read More »
We are delighted to announce the newest additions to the UbuntuNet Alliance team- Mr. Shadreck Kalitera, our new Assistant Accountant, and Mr. Aubrey Kondowe, our new Procurement Officer. Both individuals bring a wealth of experience and expertise to their respective roles, further strengthening our commitment to excellence in research and education networking across the region. …
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Digital is all around us. It is in everything we do and will continue to be the leading force of all our future endeavours. With this come huge opportunities as well as risks that we all need to be aware of. Under the theme “Cyber resilience for development”, over 600 participants gathered in the vibrant …
Cyber Security Capacity Building – AfricaConnect3 at GC3B in Accra Read More »
