Introducing the OPAR Open Science Webinar Series

OPAR, OPAR Open Science Webinar Series, Open Science / By / July 17, 2026

UbuntuNet Alliance is pleased to introduce the OPAR Open Science Webinar Series, a new public learning and engagement platform designed to advance open science and strengthen the visibility of African research. The series will bring together librarians, researchers, repository managers, data stewards, NREN teams, institutional leaders, policymakers and open infrastructure partners for expert presentations, practical …

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UbuntuNet Alliance Strengthens Rwanda’s Digital Research Infrastructure Through Systems Engineering Training

AfricaConnect, Capacity Building, Projects, Stories / By / July 17, 2026

UbuntuNet Alliance (UA) successfully conducted a three-day Research and Education Systems Engineering Training in Kigali, Rwanda. The workshop brought together 42 systems and network administrators from universities and research institutions nationwide to strengthen the technical expertise needed to support resilient research and education network infrastructure. The training, held under the AfricaConnect4 project, co-funded by the …

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Strengthening Financial Leadership Across African NRENs: First-Ever Regional Finance Officers Training under AfricaConnect4

AfricaConnect, Capacity Building, Events / By / June 30, 2026

UbuntuNet Alliance successfully hosted a five-day Regional Finance Officers Training Workshop from 22–26 June 2026, in Nairobi, Kenya, bringing together Finance Officers from member National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) across Eastern and Southern Africa.  The training was funded by the European Commission under the AfricaConnect4 (AC4) Project and facilitated by E Square Consultancy Services. …

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Call for Proposals: AI for Climate Resilience in Africa

AfricaConnect, Research / By / June 29, 2026

Africa is experiencing increasing climate variability and more frequent extreme weather events, with significant consequences for agriculture, water systems, energy infrastructure, public health, and livelihoods. Recent continental assessments point to growing exposure to droughts, floods, heatwaves, and related risks, while also highlighting persistent gaps in early warning systems, climate services, and localised decision-support tools. At …

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EU-funded intercontinental cable infrastructure set to drive down connectivity costs in Africa

Events, TNC / By / June 27, 2026

One of the opening sessions at TNC2026 explored the emerging strategic era of intercontinental submarine connectivity infrastructure, including ongoing projects such as Medusa and Blue Raman, and opportunities such as Polar Connect and EurAfrica, in which Regional Research and Education Networks, including GÉANT, NorduNET, ASREN, WACREN and UbuntuNet Alliance have a direct stake. The assembled …

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Lesotho Librarians Commit to Establishing Open Institutional Repositories

Capacity Building, IOI Network Adoption Fund, Stories / By / June 27, 2026

Librarians from Lesotho participated in a 3-day immersive Research Repository Stewardship Programme workshop, facilitated by Prof Madara Ogot, CEO of UbuntuNet Alliance, from June 22-24, 2026 in Maseru, Lesotho. Hosted by the Lesotho Research and Education Network (LesREN) and sponsored by the Invest in Open Infrastructure Fund (IOI), the thirty-four participants were provided with the …

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Helsinki Declaration brings research and education networks together for Earth Observation at TNC2026

Events, TNC / By / June 23, 2026

UbuntuNet Alliance joined regional research and education networking partners from across the world in signing the Helsinki Declaration, a renewed global commitment to strengthen collaboration in support of Earth Observation and the international Group on Earth Observations (GEO) community. The declaration was signed on 10 June 2026 during TNC2026 in Helsinki, Finland, bringing together ASREN, …

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Advancing Open Repositories Across Languages: Second Librarians’ Training Held in Madagascar

IOI Network Adoption Fund, Open Science Workshops / By / June 23, 2026

UbuntuNet Alliance has conducted the second Open Institutional Repository Stewardship training under the project “Unlocking Potential: Elevating Open Institutional Repositories in Africa for Global Impact”, supported by Invest in Open Infrastructure (IOI) through the Network Adoption Fund. Hosted in Madagascar by iRENALA, the country’s National Research and Education Network, the workshop brought together 35 librarians …

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Registration Now Open for UbuntuNet-Connect 2026!

Events, UbuntuNet Connect / By / June 1, 2026

The annual research and education networking conference for UbuntuNet Alliance will take place from 29–30 October 2026 at the Pearl Convention Centre in Lilongwe, Malawi, under the theme “Shaping Digital Horizons.” This year’s conference will be hosted by the Malawi Research and Education Network (MAREN) in partnership with UbuntuNet Alliance, bringing together the research and …

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Two Trustees Elected at May Annual General Meeting

Board, Stories / By / May 30, 2026

Mrs Miriam Chahuruva and Dr Sabelo Dlamini have been elected as new Trustees of the Alliance to serve three-year terms effective May 29, 2026. The elections were held during the Alliance’s Annual General Meeting held on May 29, 2026, in Mombasa, Kenya.Mrs Miriam Chahuruva brings more than two decades of distinguished leadership and technical experience …

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