#WSIS+20
La gouvernance de l’Internet n’est plus un débat abstrait : c’est un levier stratégique pour l’avenir économique et politique du continent. #INTERNET#GOVERNANCE#UN
We are honored to announce that H.E. Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda and Founding Visionary of the Smart Africa Alliance, will attend the Transform Africa Summit 2025, taking place November 12–14, 2025, in Conakry, Guinea 🇬🇳
This year’s Summit will bring together Heads of State, government leaders, industry pioneers, investors, and international partners to drive meaningful dialogue and partnerships advancing Africa’s digital transformation under the theme “AI for Africa: Innovate Locally, Impact Globally.”
#TAS2025 #aiforafrica #smartafrica #TASConakry
At #ICANN84 in Dublin, Smart Africa, in collaboration with @ICANN's Coalition for Digital Africa (@CoDigiAf), presented the African Internet Governance Blueprint and the Continental Africa Internet Governance Architecture (CAIGA) a major milestone toward a unified and sovereign digital Africa.
This achievement reflects two years of joint work with ICANN, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, and Smart Africa Member States, and opens a community review process to ensure transparency and collective ownership.
#SmartAfrica #ICANN84 #CAIGA #CDA #InternetGovernance
Yesterday in Dublin, Smart Africa represented by our Unit Manager for Resilient & Digital Infrastructure, Rodrigue Guiguemde, co-hosted the GAC Africa Strategy Session in collaboration with @ICANN, as part of #ICANN84.
This milestone session focused on strengthening Africa’s collective voice in global Internet governance and advancing a regional coordination roadmap to ensure the continent speaks with one coherent and strategic voice.
#SmartAfrica #ICANN84 #GACAfrica #InternetGovernance #DigitalSovereignty
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Key highlights:
🌟 The TAS 2025 host country has officially been announced!
🗳️ Smart Africa calls for strong participation in @AFRINIC elections
🎓 114 youth from 15 countries graduated from AI and cybersecurity training
🤝 Our CEO @CEOSmartAfrica meeting with the Prime Minister of Chad
🌐 Forging partnerships with @jica_direct_en and more
Don’t miss out!
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#SmartAfrica #TAS2025 #DigitalSkills #partnerships
We’re excited to welcome Kurt Erik “Kurtis” Lindqvist, President and CEO of @ICANN, as a special guest at the Transform Africa Summit 2025!
A seasoned tech executive with over 30 years of experience, Lindqvist has dedicated his career to advancing the stability, security, and accessibility of the Internet.
TAS 2025 gives you the chance to engage directly with global leaders and experts like Kurtis, don’t miss this unique opportunity.
Register now: https://t.co/NrwaJzJwGB
#TransformAfrica #TAS2025 #AIforAfrica #SmartAfrica
Great meeting with Mr. Patrice Compaoré, Executive Secretary of ARCEPT Burkina Faso — advancing Blueprints such as Smart Devices, One Africa Network, data governance & cybersecurity. Big steps for Africa’s digital future!
#SmartAfrica#OneAfrica#BurkinaFaso#AfricaRising
Yesterday, @CEOSmartAfrica made a courtesy visit to Mr. Patrice Compaoré, Executive Secretary of ARCEPT in Burkina Faso. Their discussions touched on Burkina Faso’s contribution to the Smart Devices Blueprint, the One Africa Network, cross-border data governance, cybersecurity, and Internet Governance in Africa, including the ongoing AfriNIC situation. They also explored ways to advance regulatory harmonization. The meeting signaled strong momentum toward deeper digital inclusion and regional integration across the continent.
#SmartAfrica #DigitalTransformation #OneAfrica #BurkinaFaso
Yesterday, @CEOSmartAfrica met with Dr. Aminata Zerbo-Sabani, Minister of Digital Transition, Posts and Electronic Communications of Burkina Faso. The meeting reaffirmed Burkina Faso’s commitment to Smart Africa—accelerating the ratification of the Smart Africa agreement, energizing participation in the @SADASmartAfrica, and strengthening the country's strategic leadership in Internet governance. Together, we are building a more inclusive, innovative, and connected digital Africa.
#SmartAfrica #BurkinaFaso #DigitalTransformation #SADA #DigitalAfrica #AfricanInnovation #Partnership #InternetGovernance #AfricanCapacityBuilding #AfricanLeadership
Happy International Girls in ICT Day 2025!
This year’s theme is a reminder of the importance of equal access and opportunity in tech.
Here’s to empowering more girls to lead, build, and innovate in Africa’s digital future.
#GirlsInICTDay #SmartAfrica #DigitalInclusion #TechForAll
Joyeuses Pâques à toutes et à tous !
Que cette fête de résurrection ravive en nous l'espérance et la foi. Que la paix renaisse dans chaque cœur. #PEACE#LOVE
On the sidelines of #ICANN82, @CEOSmartAfrica Koné met with Hon. Lamin Jabbi, Minister of Communications & Digital Economy of The Gambia, to strengthen collaboration on the Smart Africa Digital ID initiative, address internet connectivity challenges, and advance The Gambia’s ratification of the Smart Africa Agreement. A step forward in driving Africa’s digital transformation! #SmartAfrica #DigitalID #Connectivity #TheGambia