Publication Date: 09/30/2024
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 UbuntuNet Alliance Strengthens its Procurement and Finance Function with Support from GÉANT
By Harold Bowa on Sep 27, 2024 11:52 am


UbuntuNet Alliance has further solidified its procurement capabilities through ongoing collaboration with the European Research and Education Network, GÉANT. This partnership, fostered under the AfricaConnect project, has played a vital role in advancing research and education across Africa by expanding the UbuntuNet Alliance internet backbone, facilitating knowledge exchange, building capacity, and promoting the development of 
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You are Invited to this October’s AfricArXiv Open Science Webinar Series.
By Harold Bowa on Sep 25, 2024 12:01 pm


The AfricArXiv Open Science webinar series is an initiative that is organized by UbuntuNet Alliance in partnership with Access2perspectives. The webinar series is aimed at empowering African researchers, librarians, and institutions by providing valuable insights into adopting digital tools and persistent identifiers. Our primary goals are to significantly enhance the discoverability of African research on 
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All Set for the Second UbuntuNet Alliance Women Hackathon
By Harold Bowa on Sep 25, 2024 11:30 am


The stage is set for the second UbuntuNet Alliance Women Hackathon, as the call for proposals officially closed on 13th September 2024. The hackathon, aims to foster innovation among young women across Eastern and Southern Africa, with a specific focus on research and education. This year’s call attracted an impressive number of proposals from talented 
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A Tribute to Dr. Boubakar Barry, Visionary Leader and Champion of African NRENs
By Harold Bowa on Sep 24, 2024 11:47 am


UbuntuNet Alliance joins the global research and education networking community in mourning the passing of Dr. Boubakar Barry, CEO of WACREN, who passed away on September 18, 2024, at the age of 65. Dr. Barry was a visionary leader, mentor, and friend whose impact on African research and education networks (NRENs) will endure for generations. 
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