Lesotho Joins the UbuntuNet Alliance Community, Marking a New Chapter for Research and Education Connectivity.

Members, Stories / By / December 5, 2025

The UbuntuNet-Connect 2025 conference in Harare marked a milestone moment for the regional research and education landscape as Lesotho’s National Research and Education Network was officially welcomed into the UbuntuNet Alliance community. The announcement was met with enthusiasm across the network as stakeholders celebrated the addition of another national partner committed to advancing digital infrastructure …

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MAREN Announced as Host of UbuntuNet-Connect 2026 at Vibrant Closing Ceremony in Harare

Events, UbuntuNet Connect / By / December 5, 2025

The closing ceremony of UbuntuNet-Connect 2025 at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) delivered one of the most anticipated moments of the event: the official announcement of the Malawi Research and Education Network (MAREN) as the host of UbuntuNet-Connect 2026. The announcement was met with applause and excitement from delegates representing research and education communities …

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UbuntuNet-Connect 2025: Leading Institutions Join Hands to Empower Research and Education in Africa

Stories / By / October 21, 2025

As the countdown to UbuntuNet-Connect 2025 enters its final stretch, just two weeks away, UbuntuNet Alliance is proud to celebrate the support of a remarkable group of sponsors whose commitment to advancing research and education across Africa continues to inspire. This year’s conference, themed around innovation, collaboration, and digital transformation, has attracted the backing of …

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Get Ready for UbuntuNet-Connect 2025! Your Complete Info Pack Is Here!

Stories / By / October 24, 2025

As the countdown continues to UbuntuNet-Connect 2025, excitement is building for what promises to be one of the most impactful gatherings in Africa’s research and education networking calendar. To ensure every attendee has a smooth and memorable experience, UbuntuNet Alliance has released the official UbuntuNet-Connect 2025 Information Pack, your go-to guide for everything you need …

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Registration for UbuntuNet-Connect 2025 Officially Closed

Events, UbuntuNet Connect / By / October 24, 2025

Registration for UbuntuNet-Connect 2025 has now officially closed as of 30th September 2025. We are delighted by the overwhelming interest and strong response from across the research and education networking community, reaffirming the conference’s role as the premier platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration in Eastern and Southern Africa. This year’s conference will be held …

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UbuntuNet Alliance Connects HAL Repository Metadata to AfricArXiv: Advancing African Research Visibility

Stories / By / December 1, 2025

UbuntuNet Alliance is pleased to announce a significant milestone in strengthening access to African scholarship. A new system has been set up that automatically collects African-related scholarly metadata from the HAL Repository and makes it discoverable on AfricArXiv. The collection, now available through AfricArXiv, currently features 6,193 items and continues to grow as new works …

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UbuntuNet Alliance Featured in EVERSE September Newsletter

Partners / By / October 24, 2025

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 Congratulates WACREN on Landmark Expansion, a Win for the Entire Region

Partners, WACREN / By / October 24, 2025

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 …

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ZAMREN Launches Biannual Newsletter: A Milestone for NREN Visibility in Africa

Events, Members, ZAMREN / By / October 24, 2025

UbuntuNet Alliance is proud to celebrate the Zambia Research and Education Network (ZAMREN) on the launch of its biannual newsletter, ZAMREN Connect. This publication marks a significant step forward in enhancing visibility for National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) in Africa, an essential factor in unlocking opportunities for funding, partnerships, and recognition of the transformative …

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AfricArXiv Webinar Recap: “PKP: Optimizing OJS for Journal Publishing in Africa”

AfricArXiv, AfricArXiv Open Science Webinar Series / By / October 24, 2025

On 28 August 2025, UbuntuNet Alliance together with Access2Perspectives, supported by the African Open Science Platform, hosted the latest session in the AfricArXiv Open Science Webinar Series. The webinar, titled “PKP: Optimizing OJS for Journal Publishing in Africa”, brought together journal editors, technical staff, open science advocates, and institutional stakeholders from across Africa to explore …

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