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The Malawi Research and Education Network (MAREN) and the Tanzania Education and Research Network (TERNET) have been officially admitted into eduGAIN, a global inter-federation service that connects identity federations around the world, enabling seamless access to online content, services, and resources for the research and education community. This milestone marks a significant step forward for …

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UbuntuNet Alliance recently joined research and education leaders from across Africa and beyond at the WACREN 2025 Conference held from 10–11 April 2025 in Dakar, Senegal. Held under the theme “Empowering Africa’s Future: Building Resilient Networks through Sustainable Open Infrastructure,” the conference brought together global and regional stakeholders to share ideas and forge collaborations toward …

Strengthening Africa’s Digital Backbone: UbuntuNet Alliance’s Reflections from WACREN 2025 Read More »

UbuntuNet Alliance, in partnership with Research4Life and GÉANT – with support from the European Union and the AfricaConnect project – has successfully launched a Federated Single Sign-On (SSO) pilot for academic institutions. This initiative ensures secure academic resource access by allowing users to log in with their institutional credentials, eliminating the need for shared passwords. …

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In Uganda, digital transformation is reshaping the education landscape, with a growing emphasis on ICT integration and e-learning. The revised secondary school curriculum now requires schools to incorporate technology into teaching, fostering a student-centered learning approach. However, access to high-speed Internet remains a significant challenge, particularly for government schools that struggle with affordability. Recognizing this …

How RENU’s Partnership with UCC is Transforming Uganda’s Education Sector Read More »

The Research and Education Network for Uganda (RENU) has set a remarkable precedent with the launch of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program under the theme, “Connecting Hearts, Empowering Minds: Internet Access for All.” This groundbreaking initiative provides free internet connectivity to special needs schools across Uganda, bridging the digital divide for some of the …

RENU Champions Digital Inclusion for Special Needs Schools Read More »

From December 9th to 13th, 2024, the MAREN-CSIRT team took part in a transformative capacity-building workshop in Lilongwe, jointly organized by the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority’s (MACRA) mwCERT and MAREN-CSIRT. This collaborative initiative underscores the importance of partnerships between government entities and National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) in addressing the growing complexity of cyber …

Strengthening Cybersecurity Through Collaboration: Highlights from the MAREN-CSIRT and mwCERT Workshop Read More »

UbuntuNet Alliance hosted a Security Bootcamp as part of the EU-cofunded AfricaConnect3 Project, with the two-day training delivered by GÉANT during the UbuntuNet Alliance Connect conference in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania in October 2024. Representatives from several member NRENs participated, including RENU (Uganda), SANReN and TENET (South Africa), and TERNET (Tanzania). Prof. Madara Ogot, UbuntuNet …

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