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LIBSENSE, in collaboration with TogoRER, has hosted the  LIBSENSE Symposium on Open Science. The event convened policymakers, researchers, librarians, network engineers, social innovators, and development partners to explore how open science and shared digital infrastructure can improve the visibility, accessibility,...

The goal was to discuss and advance the 2026–2029 strategic framework and improve institutional alignment for the next growth phase. This retreat marked an important turning point as WACREN plans to become a digital public infrastructure and platform supporting research,...

Senior Developer (Publishing)  (PublishNow, BAOBAB Overlay – Kotahi) WACREN is seeking a highly skilled Senior Platform Developer (Publishing) who will also act as Publishing Lead, taking technical and delivery ownership of WACREN’s publishing and editorial workflow platforms. This role supports...

The President of the Republic of The Gambia, His Excellency Mr Adama Barrow, will officially open the WACREN 2026 Conference as the special guest of honour. The President will also formally launch the Gambia Research and Education Network (GAMREN). The...

The LIBSENSE Early Career Researcher (ECR) Initiative is gaining momentum in Nigeria as campus leads turn training into action. ECR Champions are engaging university leadership, advocating for Open Science policies, and building more visible, accessible, and impactful research ecosystems. Recent...

As cyber threats continue to outpace the growth of cybersecurity professionals across Africa, WACREN is pioneering a new approach to building cyber resilience. During the TrustBroker Africa (TBA VI) workshop held in Abuja from 18–22 May 2026 in Abuja, WACREN,...

WACREN and the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) showcased their pioneering Distributed University Campus model at the eLearning Africa 2026 Conference, held from 3–5 June in Accra, Ghana. The presentation highlighted how strategic partnerships can transform access to quality...

The newly reconstituted Board of the Nigerian Research and Education Network (NgREN) has outlined a renewed strategic direction to strengthen digital infrastructure across Nigeria’s education and research sectors. Meeting for the first time as the new Board during its 12th...

WACREN has officially launched the inaugural cohort of ORCID–WACA Ambassadors, marking the start of a coordinated regional effort to expand ORCID adoption and strengthen the research identity ecosystem across West and Central Africa. Through the programme, Ambassadors will champion the...

BonafID, WACREN’s identity-as-a-service platform, took centre stage at TNC26 as a key enabler of trusted digital collaboration for research and education communities across West and Central Africa.  In a presentation titled “From Identity to Impact: Building Trust Under Constraint -...

WACREN is building the digital foundations that are increasingly critical to how Africa understands, models, and responds to climate change. By strengthening regional connectivity, enabling trusted data exchange, and supporting shared compute and skills ecosystems, WACREN is positioning research and...

The Collaboration for Sustainable Open Access Publishing in Africa project continues to strengthen Diamond Open Access (OA) publishing in Africa through the No-fee (Diamond) Open Access Publishing in Africa Community of Practice (CoP). The CoP was established in 2024 as...