Egypt, Tunisia, and Eritrea continue to limit freedom of the Internet in 2012.

In early February 2012, The Gambia hosted its 2nd National Internet Governance Forum.

As nations move up the Internet ladder, they will need to pursue more advanced policies. One example is Nigeria – a nation now in need of a devoted policy to safeguard children.

Somali telecommunications stakeholders recently hammered out a draft communications law that will establish a legal framework for Somalia’s nascent telecoms industry.

Sierra Leone harnessed momentum from the October 2011 landing of the ACE fibre cable in Freetown, Sierra Leone and is off to a great start in 2012.

Libya’s interim government shows signs of caring about ICT. However, the nation lacks adequate regulatory laws, is unaccustomed to the private sector, and will be repairing damaged infrastructure for some time to come.