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Internet Society Africa

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All things @internetsociety affecting Africa. We are a global charity working to connect the unconnected and advocate for a trusted Internet.

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Applications for our Youth Ambassador Program are OPEN until 8 October!! Are you passionate about Internet governance and innovating for a better world? Want to make an impact in your community, attend events, and build your network? Apply today: ow.ly/IU2O50TqexE

Applications for our Youth Ambassador Program are OPEN until 8 October!!

Are you passionate about Internet governance and innovating for a better world? Want to make an impact in your community, attend events, and build your network?

Apply today: ow.ly/IU2O50TqexE
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Journée du PEERING au Sénégal ce 25 septembre 2024. Le Chapitre Sénégalais de Internet Society Isoc Sénégal à organiser avec le support du senix et de @HubsIX, . Une journée de sensibilisation autour des Points d’Échanges Internet et de l’Interconnexion. Internet Society

Journée du PEERING au Sénégal ce 25 septembre 2024.
Le Chapitre Sénégalais de Internet Society  Isoc Sénégal à organiser avec le support du <a href="/SENIX/">senix</a> et de @HubsIX, .

Une journée de sensibilisation autour des Points d’Échanges Internet et de l’Interconnexion. 
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Le chapitre Guinéen de l'Internet society lors de l'atelier de présentation des enquêtes sur l'impact du coupure d'Internet en Guinée auprès des acteurs a fait un pladoyer auprès du gouvernement en faveur de l'Internet libre accessible sécurisé et digne de confiance pour tous...

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🚀 Register Now! The 2025 Internet Development Conference will be in Addis Ababa on Jan 21-23, 2025! 🌍 Join policymakers, businesses, & technologists from across the IGAD region to strengthen Internet infrastructure. Register here: internetsociety.org/events/interne… #IDC2025

🚀 Register Now! The 2025 Internet Development Conference will be in Addis Ababa on Jan 21-23, 2025! 🌍 Join policymakers, businesses, &amp; technologists from across the IGAD region to strengthen Internet infrastructure.  

Register here: internetsociety.org/events/interne…

#IDC2025
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The Internet has radically transformed our lives for the better, and it is our collective responsibility to advocate for it. We can all do our part to promote, protect, and defend an open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy Internet. Here's how you can help.

The Internet has radically transformed our lives for the better, and it is our collective responsibility to advocate for it.

We can all do our part to promote, protect, and defend an open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy Internet. Here's how you can help.
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We are excited to announce that the Pre-IDC event, organized by the Internet Society Ethiopia Chapter with the generous support of the Internet Society Global Office, is about to kick off! 🎉 You can join the event via the link: isoc.zoom.us/j/88274747326

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Preserving and caring for the Internet is our collective responsibility, and we will continue to defend it as a global resource for all. Check out our 2025 Action Plan to learn more about our priorities as we begin implementing our 2030 strategy. ⬇️ internetsociety.org/action-plan/20…

Preserving and caring for the Internet is our collective responsibility, and we will continue to defend it as a global resource for all.

Check out our 2025 Action Plan to learn more about our priorities as we begin implementing our 2030 strategy. ⬇️
internetsociety.org/action-plan/20…
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Il est de notre devoir collectif de préserver et protéger l’Internet, et nous poursuivrons nos efforts pour le défendre comme une ressource mondiale accessible pour tout le monde. Consultez notre Plan d'action 2025 pour en savoir plus sur nos priorités.⬇️ internetsociety.org/action-plan/20…

Il est de notre devoir collectif de préserver et protéger l’Internet, et nous poursuivrons nos efforts pour le défendre comme une ressource mondiale accessible pour tout le monde.

Consultez notre Plan d'action 2025 pour en savoir plus sur nos priorités.⬇️
internetsociety.org/action-plan/20…
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🚨 The Internet Development Conference agenda is LIVE! 🌐 Don’t miss sessions shaping the future of the Internet. Check out the lineup and register now to join us ⬇️ internetsociety.org/events/interne… #InternetDevelopment

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#Peering is a fundamental part of how the Internet works. It allows networks to exchange Internet traffic directly and leads to a number of user benefits. Learn more about peering: internetsociety.org/blog/2025/03/a…

#Peering is a fundamental part of how the Internet works. It allows networks to exchange Internet traffic directly and leads to a number of user benefits. 

Learn more about peering: internetsociety.org/blog/2025/03/a…
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Before BFIX, a submarine cable cut like the one off the coast of West Africa last year would have left most services in Burkina Faso unavailable or hindered. Luckily, the impact was minimal. Read more about how BFIX is boosting Burkina Faso's resilience ⬇️internetsociety.org/blog/2025/04/l…

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Applications for our Peering Fellowship are OPEN until 2 May!! Fellows will enjoy advanced technical training, global networking opportunities, and immersive event experiences at AfPIF, LACNOG, and Peering Asia. Apply today: internetsociety.org/fellowships/pe…

Applications for our Peering Fellowship are OPEN until 2 May!!

Fellows will enjoy advanced technical training, global networking opportunities, and immersive event experiences at <a href="/AfPIF/">AfPIF</a>, <a href="/LACNOG/">LACNOG</a>, and Peering Asia.

Apply today: internetsociety.org/fellowships/pe…
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Nominations for the 2025 Postel Award are OPEN until 11 July! 🌐 If you know someone who has made technical contributions to the Internet and has proven to lead and serve the community, nominate them today at isoc.pub/postel.

Nominations for the 2025 Postel Award are OPEN until 11 July! 🌐

If you know someone who has made technical contributions to the Internet and has proven to lead and serve the community, nominate them today at isoc.pub/postel.
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Whether through a training, celebration, or even an original theatrical performance, our global chapters never fail to amaze us! Check out our April Community Snapshot to stay up-to-date on all their latest projects and achievements: internetsociety.org/blog/2025/05/c…

Whether through a training, celebration, or even an original theatrical performance, our global chapters never fail to amaze us!

Check out our April Community Snapshot to stay up-to-date on all their latest projects and achievements: internetsociety.org/blog/2025/05/c…
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In many places, data is routed across the country or even abroad. But Internet exchange points (#IXPs) allow data to be exchanged locally, helping it travel reliably, quickly, and more affordably.

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Because the Internet is interconnected, #encryption issues are truly global. The UK government’s encryption backdoor mandate, if enforced, would create a dangerous precedent and cause vulnerabilities that affect users far beyond UK borders. Learn more ⬇️ internetsociety.org/blog/2025/05/e…

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We are proud to be a founding member of the Coalition on Digital Impact (Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI))! The Internet is for everyone, and with this new coalition, we will champion digital access so that everyone can benefit from the opportunities it brings. Learn more: businesswire.com/news/home/2025…

We are proud to be a founding member of the Coalition on Digital Impact (<a href="/CODI_global/">Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI)</a>)!

The Internet is for everyone, and with this new coalition, we will champion digital access so that everyone can benefit from the opportunities it brings. 

Learn more: businesswire.com/news/home/2025…
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Will you attend the Africa Internet Governance Forum 2025 (#AfIGF) in Tanzania? Our delegation is looking forward to connecting with our African community and discussing the critical Internet governance issues facing Africa. Check out our sessions! internetsociety.org/events/2025-af…

Will you attend the Africa Internet Governance Forum 2025 (#AfIGF) in Tanzania?

Our delegation is looking forward to connecting with our African community and discussing the critical Internet governance issues facing Africa.

Check out our sessions!
internetsociety.org/events/2025-af…