AfricaConnect

AfricaConnect: receives a €40 million boost from the EU to expand digital infrastructure for Research and Education in Sub-Saharan Africa

AfricaConnect / By / February 23, 2026

The European Union (EU) has granted an additional €40 million for the AfricaConnect project, under the EU’s Global Gateway Strategy, aimed at enhancing digital connectivity and research capabilities across Sub-Saharan Africa. The fourth phase has officially begun and the implementation has started. Following the strong foundation laid by the previous AfricaConnect phases since the start …

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BotsREN Hosts In-Country Cybersecurity Workshop Under AfricaConnect4

AfricaConnect, BotsREN, Capacity Building, Security / By / February 17, 2026

BotsREN, in partnership with UbuntuNet Alliance, successfully hosted a comprehensive three-day Integrated Cyber Risk, Scam Intelligence & Compliance Workshop from February 11-13, 2026, at Protea Hotel Massa Square in Gaborone. The training, funded under the AfricaConnect4 project, brought together 30 participants (7 females and 23 males)  from research and education institutions across Botswana. The workshop …

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Powering Progress: ZIMREN gets Connected to the UbuntuNet Alliance Backbone through the EU co-funded AfricaConnect3 Project

AfricaConnect, Connectivity, Members, Stories / By / October 24, 2025

 We are thrilled to announce the successful connection of the Zimbabwe Research & Education Network (ZIMREN) to the high-speed UbuntuNet Alliance backbone, a significant achievement made possible through the unwavering support of the European Union under the AfricaConnect project. ZIMREN, now operating at a capacity of 10GBPS, marks a milestone that is testament to the …

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UbuntuNet Alliance Strengthens its Procurement and Finance Function with Support from GÉANT

AfricaConnect, GEANT, Procurement / By / October 24, 2025

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 …

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MAREN Strengthens Network Infrastructure with Successful Migration, Supported by UbuntuNet Alliance.

AfricaConnect, MAREN, Members / By / October 24, 2025

In a significant stride towards strengthening research and education networks in Malawi, UbuntuNet Alliance recently completed a successful Direct Engineering Assistance (DEA) mission for the Malawi Research and Education Network (MAREN). This critical initiative, co-funded by the European Union through the AfricaConnect3 project, marks a pivotal moment in MAREN’s journey towards managing the growing demand …

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Now Accepting Proposals: UbuntuNet Alliance’ Women Hackathon Returns

AfricaConnect, UbuntuNet Connect, Women in STEM / By / October 24, 2025

Following the resounding success of UbuntuNet Alliance’s inaugural women hackathon in 2023, held alongside the UbuntuNet-Connect 2023 conference, we are excited to announce the second women hackathon, co-funded by the European Union under the AfricaConnect3 project. The AfricaConnect3 project is dedicated to unlocking the potential of education and research across Africa through enhanced access to …

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UbuntuNet-Connect 2024 Call for Abstracts and Panel Session Proposals Closes

AfricaConnect, Events, UbuntuNet Connect / By / October 24, 2025

The call for abstracts for the UbuntuNet-Connect 2024 conference has officially closed, marking the end of an extensive submission period that ran from March 11, 2024, to June 30, 2024. This year’s conference is centered around the theme “Maximizing Technological Advancements in Research and Education.” Over the two-day event, participants will delve into a wide …

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Call for Proposals from Librarians to Participate in Open Science Training

AfricaConnect, Library, Open Access, Open Science / By / October 24, 2025

UbuntuNet Alliance invites university librarians in Eastern and Southern Africa to submit proposals to participate in a one-day training on Open Science (OS), collocated with the UbuntuNet-Connect 2024 Conference. The training is funded under the AfricaConnect3 project, co-funded by the European Union, and the Africa Open Science Platform (AOSP), co-funded by the National Research Fund, …

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NRENs – Connecting Africa to Unlimited Possibilities”: UbuntuNet Alliance, GÉANT and World Bank Hold Joint Session at the Connected Africa Summit 2024

AfricaConnect, Events / By / October 24, 2025

The 2024 Connected Africa Summit, held at the Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi, Kenya from April 21st to 25th, was a vibrant gathering of African leaders, investors, and innovators. Against the backdrop of harnessing the vast opportunities presented by the digital economy, this summit addressed barriers and pressing issues affecting the African economy. The summit also …

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Kusha: Empowering Researchers through Social Media for Knowledge Dissemination

AfricaConnect, Women in STEM / By / October 24, 2025

Kusha, an innovative ICT solution aimed at empowering researchers in Eastern and Southern Africa by leveraging the power of social media to promote their research findings to a wider audience. It came to light at the Women Hackathon which was co-funded by the European Union under the AfricaConnect3 project and held alongside UbuntuNet-Connect 2023 conference. …

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