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E-Governance and Internet Governance Foundation for Africa. This foundation is aimed at promoting e-governance and internet governance in Africa and beyond.

Accra, Ghana
Joined December 2019
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🔎 Is your registry planning to deploy #DNSSEC? The DNSSEC Roadshow supports African #ccTLD operators working to strengthen DNS security and operational resilience. If DNSSEC is on your roadmap, this is the moment to move forward. 👉 Apply before 1 May 2026. Submit your application: bit.ly/4r9X57o
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📢 #ICANN has issued a Request for Proposal seeking a provider to design, administer, and operate auctions to resolve string contention in the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round. The auction process will be used when multiple applications are in contention for the same or confusingly similar gTLD strings that are not resolved through other mechanisms. The selected provider will oversee the process in accordance with the Applicant Guidebook, using an ascending-clock, second-price auction method. 🗓 Deadline: 2 June 2026. Learn more >> go.icann.org/4v7GVyJ
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We were honored to host Chiti Mbizule Mutati, Southern Africa Programmes Officer at Paradigm Initiative, who delivered a thought-provoking session on Digital Rights. Her insights helped Fellows explore the importance of protecting online freedoms, access, and expression in… ⬇️
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We were honored to host Yaovi Atohoun, Director of Stakeholder Engagement/Operations - Africa, ICANN, who gave an enlightening session on the Next Round of New gTLDs. Fellows gained a clearer understanding of domain name governance and how Africa can engage in shaping global…⬇️
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Our own Emmanuel Gadasu, GhanaSIG Fellow and VP, IT & Innovations at EGIGFA, delivered a critical session on Data Protection and Privacy. From local frameworks to user rights, Fellows explored how to advocate and implement privacy principles in their communities… ⬇️
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We were thrilled to learn from Abdulkarim Oloyede, UA Ambassador and EGIGFA Board Member, as he broke down the importance of Universal Acceptance (UA). Fellows were inspired to support an internet that’s truly inclusive one that works for all languages and scripts… ⬇️
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We wrapped up Day 3 with an energetic session by Stephen Dakyi, GhanaSIG Fellow and Founder of DABY Foundation, on contributing to Wikipedia and ICANNWiki. Fellows explored how they can tell African internet governance stories, contribute content, and preserve digital… ⬇️
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🎓 #GhanaSIG 2025 – Day 4 & Graduation Highlights! From IG ecosystems & digital rights to impact stories & next steps, Fellows closed with energy & purpose. 👏 Big congrats to all Fellows, your IG leadership journey is just beginning! #InternetGovernance #EGIGFA #FutureLeaders
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🎯 #GhanaSIG 2025 | Impact Story – Fellows Leading Change We were inspired by the stories of five remarkable GhanaSIG Fellows: Godsway Kubi, Elias Mane, Dr. Angela Sulemana, Gloria Amofah-Adjekum, and Frank Anati. Their journeys showcased how knowledge from GhanaSIG… ⬇️
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Our Fellows engaged in a dynamic Consensus Building Practical session led by Raymond Mamattah, Founder & President of EGIGFA, alongside our Fellows-in-training. This interactive exercise gave participants real-world experience in collaborative decision-making within… ⬇️
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We were thrilled to welcome Edilson Osorio Junior, CEO of OriginalMy, who took our Fellows on an eye-opening journey into Blockchain Application in Digital Development. His session highlighted how blockchain technology can drive transparency, security, and innovation across… ⬇️
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We had an insightful session with Benedict Obirim Sagoe, System Administrator at GDNR, as he broke down Understanding the Operations of a ccTLD Registry. His practical presentation deepened Fellows’ understanding of how country code top-level domains are managed and why local…
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We had the honour of learning from Dr. Gloria Sarku Kumawu, GhanaSIG Fellow & Deputy Clerk (IMS), Parliament of Ghana. Her session on International Trade and Internet Governance: Africa in Perspective offered powerful insights on Africa’s role in shaping internet policies…
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🚀 #GhanaSIG 2025 – Day 2 Recap From cybersecurity & IP management to e-governance & ICANN engagement, Fellows dove deep into key IG topics! Thanks to our amazing speakers & engaged Fellows for making the day impactful! #InternetGovernance #TechForGood #EGIGFA
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📍#GhanaSIG 2025 – Day 3 Recap From digital rights & data privacy to UA & gTLDs, Fellows explored key IG themes with global experts. 🔥 Active engagement, deep insights & powerful storytelling marked the day! #InternetGovernance #TechForGood #EGIGFA #Day3
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🚀 The 2025 #GhanaSIG Fellowship kicked off last week in Accra! 🎯 Day 1 Highlights: ✅ Opening Ceremony ✅ Internet Governance & Africa ✅ ccTLD Registry Operations ✅ Blockchain in Digital Dev’t ✅ Consensus Building Practicals #InternetGovernance #TechForGood #EGIGFA
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Join GhanaSIG EC for an Insightful Conversation 📲 Join the Discussion: Zoom Link: us06web.zoom.us/j/8124809862…
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If you haven't yet taken part in UA Day 2025, there's still time. Events are taking place around the world through the end of the month. Check the schedule and sign up for an event near you >> universalacceptance.day #Internet4All #ICANN
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Exciting times at #DRIF25 in Lusaka! GhanaSIG Fellows — Godsway Kubi, Elias Zoramwine Mane & Levy Syanseke — are leading sessions & driving real change in digital rights & inclusion. Let’s connect if you’re here! #GhanaSIG #DigitalRights #YouthInTech #AfricaSIG
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