eNGAGE Newsletter

The academic research community in West and Central Africa has explored new approaches, solutions, and services to raise Africa’s research profile on the global stage. The community is poised to change the narrative – the least contributor to the global...

A rise in cyber threats has accompanied the digital expansion in Africa. Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting African organisations due to perceived vulnerabilities and the rapid adoption of digital technologies. The African Union Commission report 2022 revealed that Africa faced over...

Rede Nacional De Ensino E Pesquisa (RNEP-GW) of Guinea Bissau has joined WACREN and is now the newest NREN Member. As an NREN member, RNEP-GW will actively participate in WACREN activities and benefit from its services. Receiving RNEP-GW into membership,...

The Ghanaian Academic and Research Network (GARNET) has connected over 100 sites to its high-speed, reliable, and affordable network. This was announced at the recent GARNET Conference and AGM 2024 at the Regional Maritime University (RMU) in Accra. In 2023...

In the digital age, the ease of accessing, sharing, and referencing academic and scientific work has become crucial. As the volume of digital content grows, the importance of persistent identifiers (PIDs) such as ORCID, ROR, ARKs and DOIs becomes even...

Course instructors supported by the Africa Digital Campus project funded by the European Commission through Agence Française de Développement have undergone training on using the WACREN mobile lecture capture kit to develop course video materials as part of their online...

With the support of the AfricaConnect3 project (co-funded by the European Commission), WACREN has upgraded its digital infrastructure to improve the delivery of connectivity and advanced services to national research and education networks (NRENs) and their communities across our region....

WACREN is playing a key role in revolutionising research, teaching, and learning across West and Central Africa. Our Digital Education Programme (DEP) is taking shape with an increased scope and geographical footprint. Through robust infrastructure, cutting-edge resources, advocacy, and strategic...

Sierra Leone is making headway in leveraging its knowledge economy for socio-economic development. With the support of the FCDO-UK, the Sierra Leone Research and Education Network (SLREN) has partnered with the government to convene a stakeholders workshop to chart the...

In pursuing socioeconomic development, African nations stand at a critical juncture where the synergy between Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) holds immense potential. The need for coordinated RDI efforts has never been more pressing. Countries need to leverage RDI as...

Momentum is building to enhance the visibility and impact of African public health research and researchers on the African and global stages. This movement, which is a testament to the significant potential of local research in informing policy development and...

The 2024 State of Open Infrastructure Report has cited LIBSENSE as one of the key initiatives driving the advancement of open science in Africa. The Report is a comprehensive resource, offering exclusive data and analysis on the attributes and issues...