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Quick facts from Nigeria Internet Governance Forum 2012
September 29, 2012 ♦ Comments Off on Quick facts from Nigeria Internet Governance Forum 2012
Quick facts from Nigeria Internet Governance Forum 2012

The Nigeria Internet Governance Forum (NIGF) was held on September 25, 2012.

‘Freedom on the Net 2012’ report finds mixed results for Africa
September 24, 2012 ♦ Comments Off on ‘Freedom on the Net 2012’ report finds mixed results for Africa
‘Freedom on the Net 2012’ report finds mixed results for Africa

A recent study of Internet freedom finds Ethiopia to be the most censored, followed by Egypt, Zimbabwe, and Rwanda. Tunisia is freer than ever.

Open Data for Africa
September 20, 2012 ♦ Comments Off on Open Data for Africa
Open Data for Africa

Open data is a hot topic in Africa. A handful of open data initiatives exist, with more on the way.

For now, African governments are no match for online hackers
August 28, 2012 ♦ Comments Off on For now, African governments are no match for online hackers

In the interest of e-governance, African governments would be wise to protect their institutional websites from hackers.

Internet updates from Burundi: 2013 to be a pivotal year
August 19, 2012 ♦ One Comment
Internet updates from Burundi: 2013 to be a pivotal year

July 2012’s East Africa Internet Governance Forum heard two presentations from Burundi: one recapping Burundi’s recent national IGF and another from the telecom regulator.

Egyptian Ministry announces Nile IT Corridor project, newsletter
August 12, 2012 ♦ Comments Off on Egyptian Ministry announces Nile IT Corridor project, newsletter
Egyptian Ministry announces Nile IT Corridor project, newsletter

Egypt is making efforts to become a leader for African IT initiatives.