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Africa’s digital future is now. 🚀
We’re launching Skilling Africa with Google to bring 15+ Google training initiatives into one offline-ready learning hub.
Our goal: Train 3M Africans in AI & digital skills by 2030.
Start learning for free today ➡️ skillingafrica.withgoogle.co…
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📢 Official update: The sixth UN World Data Forum, originally scheduled for 9–12 November 2026 in Riyadh, has been postponed to 2027.
New dates will be announced in due course. Road to Riyadh events will continue.
Info: unstats.un.org/unsd/undatafo…
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⏰ Last day to register for in-person participation at #UNWDF2026!
Join the global data community to explore better data for better decisions.
📅 9–12 November 2026
📍 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Register today: unstats.un.org/unsd/undatafo…
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📢 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: HOST THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON COMMUNICATIONS (NCC) 2027 OR 2028
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has reissued the Call for Applications inviting eligible chartered universities in Uganda to apply to host either the 11th National Conference on Communications (NCC 2027) or the 12th NCC (2028).
The call has been reissued following updates to the Host Guidelines and Terms of Reference. Universities are encouraged to review the updated document and submit their applications accordingly.
📅 Application deadline: 5:00 p.m., Friday, 30 October 2026
📩 Submit applications to: [email protected]
and [email protected]
📄 Updated Host Guidelines & Terms of Reference: [ucc.co.ug/wp-content/uploads…]
Eligibility: Universities that hosted the NCC in 2025 or 2026 are not eligible to apply.
📞 For clarification: +256-41-2339000 or the email addresses above.
#ConnectedUg2030 | #NCC | @UCC_ED | @Bbossa
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📺Tomorrow Morning, Let's talk Compliance!
Annual Data Protection & Privacy Compliance Reporting, what exactly does your organisation need to do?
We’ll be answering that and more tomorrow morning on @KingdomTVUganda.
📅 Tuesday, 29th September
⏰ 8:00 AM -9:00 AM
Wake up, tune in and get informed.
#MakeComplianceCount
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Through the Uganda Communications Universal Service and Access Fund (UCUSAF), we re-advertise the Call for Business Plan Proposals for the ICT and Multimedia Skilling for Youth Programme for FY 2026/2027.
The programme seeks to equip 500 youth in Obongi, Agago, Alebtong, Budaka and Sironko with practical ICT and multimedia skills that support employability, entrepreneurship, digital content creation and participation in the digital and creative economy.
Application period: 28 September – 12 October 2026
Pre-grant meeting: 2 October 2026 | 11:30 am, online
Detailed statement of requirements: ucc.co.ug/wp-content/uploads…
#UCUSAF #ConnectedUg2030 #DigitalUganda
@MoICT_Ug @UCC_ED @jberonda @Bbossa
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Through the Uganda Communications Universal Service and Access Fund (UCUSAF), we re-advertise the Call for Business Plan Proposals for establishing ICT Clubs in 100 secondary schools where UCC/UCUSAF has provided ICT computer laboratories.
The initiative will support practical ICT skills, innovation, peer learning, and responsible use of technology among students.
Application period: 28 September – 12 October 2026
Pre-grant meeting: 6 October 2026 | 2:00 pm, online
Detailed statement of requirements: ucc.co.ug/wp-content/uploads…
#UCUSAF #ConnectedUg2030 #DigitalUganda
@MoICT_Ug @azawedde @UCC_ED @jberonda @Bbossa
JUST IN: 👇🏿 might be of interest - "The right to be forgotten" ... we need to keep some conversations going until they are (not) going 🤔 #FIFAfrica26 #DRIF26 #AfriSIG26 #RightsCon26
📢 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐏𝐃𝐏𝐎 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧
The Personal Data Protection Office has issued a decision on a complaint concerning the right to deletion of personal data under the Data Protection and Privacy Act, Cap. 97 and the Data Protection and Privacy Regulations, 2021.
The decision highlights the responsibilities of data controllers when responding to requests for deletion of personal data.
🔗 Read the full decision: pdpo.go.ug/knowledge-center/…
#DataProtection #PersonalDataisPrivate #PDPO
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ONU AG :Coup de tonnerre
La Présidente de la Namibie, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, a annoncé l'ouverture en octobre 2026, à l'île Maurice, du siège et du lancement des activités de l'Agence africaine de notation de crédit (AfCRA), dont le but sera d' évaluer la solvabilité des États, des collectivités, et des entreprises à travers l'Afrique et ainsi mettre fin à la dépendance aux agences de notations occidentales (Moody's, S&P, Fitch) dont les évaluations biaisées coûtent chaque année à l'Afrique plusieurs milliards de dollars.
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🌍 Youth leaders in Internet governance, this one's for you.
The IGF MAG Working Group on Youth has opened the call for the IGF Youth Mentorship Programme 2026. Get paired with an experienced MAG mentor ahead of #IGF2026.
📅 Apply by 4 Oct
🔗 intgovforum.org/en/content/a…
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The 2027 AI for Good Global Summit website is live!
Join #AIforGood from 21–24 June 2027 as innovators, researchers, policymakers and partners come together to explore how #AI can help solve global challenges.
Organized by @ITU in partnership with 50+ @UN Partners and co-convened by @swiss_un in Geneva.
Explore the site and save the date:
2027summit.aiforgood.itu.int…
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Free Webinar on September 16! An Introduction to Agentic AI for Nonprofits: buff.ly/VmHqJQi ✅
This free webinar will explain what agentic AI is, how it differs from assistants and chatbots, and why the distinction matters for communications and fundraising.
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#FIFAfrica26 is less that a month away.
But you don't have to wait for 28th September to get the discussions going.
Our official event app, Whova, is live and ready for you to explore ahead of Mauritius. Inside, you can:
🟧Browse the full agenda and build your personal schedule.
🟧Connect and message fellow attendees before you even land.
🟧Join topic based discussion boards on digital rights, AI governance and more.
🟧Post questions for speakers ahead of their sessions.
🟧Find and arrange meetups with people in your network.
Download Whova, search Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa 2026, and start connecting.
See you in Balaclava.
#FIFAfrica26 #InternetFreedomAfrica
NextGen@ICANN88 Applications open 👇🏿
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Registrstions now open for #KochiDialogue2026
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