Preparations have started for this year’s African School on Internet Governance – #AfriSIG24! The date and venue of this year’s edition will be confirmed as soon as the secretariat of the African Internet Governance Forum announces the specific date and
Shaping global digital transformation: Applying the African School on Internet Governance 2023 learnings
By Mark Mulobi Introduction In today’s fast-paced world, digital transformation has become a catalyst for economic growth, innovation and improved quality of life globally. Africa is no exception to this prevailing trend. Recently, I had the privilege of attending the
Empowering African internet advocates: My journey at AfriSIG 2023
By Sani Suleiman Sani In September, I embarked on an extraordinary adventure alongside other delegates at the 2023 African School on Internet Governance (AfriSIG), or as we jokingly called it, “Anriette’s boot camp”. This thrilling experience unfolded in the vibrant
Rethinking data journalism beyond spreadsheets: Lessons from AfriSIG 2023
By Linda Ngari As a self-proclaimed data journalist, I went into the African School on Internet Governance (AfriSiG) with my resume boasting numerous intensive data journalism fellowships and workshops. However, my experience at AfriSiG called it a bluff. It exposed
The multistakeholder approach in internet governance: Why it really matters
By Judith Murungi During the African School on Internet Governance (AfriSIG) held in Abuja, Nigeria from 13 to 18 September 2023, the essence of the multistakeholder approach in internet governance was emphasised. The internet is very dynamic and therefore it
Reflections and key takeaways from AfriSIG 2023
By Risper Arose It was a great privilege to attend the 11th edition of the African School on Internet Governance (AfriSIG) 2023 convened by the Association for Progressive Communications (APC), the African Union Commission (AUC) and Research ICT Africa, in
Navigating the digital landscape: My internet governance school journey
By Abdiaziz Ahmed Understanding the intricate web of policies and principles that govern the digital age has become vital, especially where the internet is the lifeblood of our interconnected world. My journey into the fascinating realm of internet governance began
Beyond AfriSIG
By Bridgitta Flao It’s 13:55 on a bright Friday afternoon at Kamuzu International Airport in what you know to be the warm heart of Africa, Malawi. I am trying to get hold of my little brother Juventus, who is picking
The heartbeat of data governance in Africa: Chronicles from AfriSIG
By Gilbert Beyamba On 13 September, somewhere within the energetic corridors of Envoy Hotel in Abuja, Nigeria, a gathering of minds from across Africa were sharing and learning about Africa’s digital landscape at the 11th African School on Internet Governance (AfriSIG).
AfriSIG 2023: Grooming global internet governance leaders
By Bridgette Hanani Ndlovu On the evening of 15 September 2023, the meeting room at the Envoy Hotel on Diplomatic Drive in Abuja, Nigeria was filled with anticipation as the chairperson simulated United Nations negotiations, giving civil society, media, legislators