E-Governance/Internet Governance Found. for Africa
@egigfa
E-Governance and Internet Governance Foundation for Africa. This foundation is aimed at promoting e-governance and internet governance in Africa and beyond.
In case you missed it, you can now watch the full recording of the ICANN85 Ghana Readout session.
▶️ Watch here: https://t.co/mi0jo27h9H
Let’s continue strengthening Africa’s voice in global Internet governance.
#ICANN85#InternetGovernance#GhanaTech#DNS#DigitalPolicy
Join us for an engaging community session as we unpack key highlights, policy discussions, and strategic insights from the ICANN85 Community Forum held in Mumbai, India (7–12 March 2026).
🔗 Register here: https://t.co/XqUtwSN6Gc
🔎 Is your registry planning to deploy #DNSSEC?
The DNSSEC Roadshow supports African #ccTLD operators working to strengthen DNS security and operational resilience.
If DNSSEC is on your roadmap, this is the moment to move forward. 👉
Apply before 1 May 2026.
Submit your application: https://t.co/gUCgdTatlW
📢 #ICANN has issued a Request for Proposal seeking a provider to design, administer, and operate auctions to resolve string contention in the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round.
The auction process will be used when multiple applications are in contention for the same or confusingly similar gTLD strings that are not resolved through other mechanisms. The selected provider will oversee the process in accordance with the Applicant Guidebook, using an ascending-clock, second-price auction method.
🗓 Deadline: 2 June 2026. Learn more >> https://t.co/iauQCe2w5s
Join us for an engaging community session as we unpack key highlights, policy discussions, and strategic insights from the ICANN85 Community Forum held in Mumbai, India (7–12 March 2026).
🔗 Register here: https://t.co/XqUtwSN6Gc
🌊⚓ Today’s Social Sail Day was a vibe!
Team EGIGFA led an exciting and memorable outing with the GhanaSIG community.
Enjoy this short highlight from today’s adventure!👇
A big thank you to @iSpaceGh for hosting us for the two-day private gathering with @gbengasesan , Executive Director of @ParadigmHQ.
We’re grateful for the warm support and excellent space that brought together 20 non-profit leaders in Accra to exchange ideas, learn, and…🧵⬇️
We were honored to host Chiti Mbizule Mutati, Southern Africa Programmes Officer at Paradigm Initiative, who delivered a thought-provoking session on Digital Rights.
Her insights helped Fellows explore the importance of protecting online freedoms, access, and expression in… ⬇️
We were honored to host Yaovi Atohoun, Director of Stakeholder Engagement/Operations - Africa, ICANN, who gave an enlightening session on the Next Round of New gTLDs.
Fellows gained a clearer understanding of domain name governance and how Africa can engage in shaping global…⬇️
Our own Emmanuel Gadasu, GhanaSIG Fellow and VP, IT & Innovations at EGIGFA, delivered a critical session on Data Protection and Privacy.
From local frameworks to user rights, Fellows explored how to advocate and implement privacy principles in their communities… ⬇️
We were thrilled to learn from Abdulkarim Oloyede, UA Ambassador and EGIGFA Board Member, as he broke down the importance of Universal Acceptance (UA).
Fellows were inspired to support an internet that’s truly inclusive one that works for all languages and scripts… ⬇️
We wrapped up Day 3 with an energetic session by Stephen Dakyi, GhanaSIG Fellow and Founder of DABY Foundation, on contributing to Wikipedia and ICANNWiki.
Fellows explored how they can tell African internet governance stories, contribute content, and preserve digital… ⬇️
🎓 #GhanaSIG 2025 – Day 4 & Graduation Highlights!
From IG ecosystems & digital rights to impact stories & next steps, Fellows closed with energy & purpose.
👏 Big congrats to all Fellows, your IG leadership journey is just beginning!
#InternetGovernance#EGIGFA#FutureLeaders
🎯 #GhanaSIG 2025 | Impact Story – Fellows Leading Change
We were inspired by the stories of five remarkable GhanaSIG Fellows:
Godsway Kubi, Elias Mane, Dr. Angela Sulemana, Gloria Amofah-Adjekum, and Frank Anati.
Their journeys showcased how knowledge from GhanaSIG… ⬇️
#GhanaSIG 2025 | Unlocking IG Opportunities
We had an eye-opening session with Raymond Mamattah, Founder & President of EGIGFA, on Internet Governance Opportunities and Involvement.
He walked Fellows through tangible ways to contribute to ICANN, IGF, ISOC, AFRINIC, and more…⬇️