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WACREN @wacren.bsky.social · 7h

The #CyberSecurityMonth 🌍reminds us that cybersecurity starts with trust. When CSIRTs build trust with each other they become stronger than the cyber criminals. Together We Are Stronger! #TrustBrokerAfrica #SecureOurWorld #AfricanCSIRTs @shadowserver.bsky.social

WACREN @wacren.bsky.social · 13h

This is part of the LIBSENSE activities to celebrate the #OAWeek (International Open Access Week). Register here - wacren.zoom.us/webinar/regi... @doaj.bsky.social

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WACREN @wacren.bsky.social · 6d

A four-year journey of connecting six countries in our region culminates in a celebration and commitment to translate this milestone into real value for the #research and #education communities in West & Central #Africa. Thanks to EU and African partners for the support under AfricaConnect3 project.

WACREN @wacren.bsky.social · 8d

WACREN, SANReN & TENET deliver the 1st-ever inter-RREN link on #African soil: a 10 Gbps Lagos–Cape Town connection.— faster, cheaper & more reliable for #research & #education. 🚀. Read more here - wacren.net/en/news/afri...

WACREN @wacren.bsky.social · 16d

🌍 Big announcement!
✅WACREN connects 6 new countries - 🇬🇲🇬🇳🇬🇼🇲🇷🇸🇱🇸🇳 to its high speed backbone
✅ This will catalyse global collaboration in education and research, reducing barriers of cost and connectivity
✅ The upgraded network will also power WACREN’s climate programme
👉 wacren.net/en/news/wacr...

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WACREN @wacren.bsky.social · 20d

Watch out...🎉

WACREN @wacren.bsky.social · 21d

Thursday, September 18, 2024. A day we will never forget. Join us in observing a minute of silence in honour of our cherished former CEO. #NeverForgotten @libsense.bsky.social @renater-1.bsky.social

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EIFL @eifl.bsky.social · 22d

Learn about #AI tools to support scholarly journal editors at the meeting 17 Sept 10:00 UTC of the Community of Practice (CoP) for no-fee #openaccess publishing in #Africa. Join the CoP register for the meeting – zurl.co/DH9gq @wacren.bsky.social @ajol.info

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WACREN @wacren.bsky.social · 22d

📢 Participez au webinaire @libsense.bsky.social & @doaj.bsky.social
🗓️ Jeudi 30 oct. 2025 | ⏰ 10h00 UTC | 💻 Zoom
👉 Inscription : wacren.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
✅ Renforcez vos pratiques éditoriales
✅ Boostez visibilité & crédibilité des revues africaines
✅ Luttez contre les pratiques prédatrices

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WACREN @wacren.bsky.social · 23d

Join the LIBSENSE–DOAJ Webinar on strengthening #African journals! 22 Oct 2025|10 UTC|Zoom.Participants will:
✨ gain practical editorial & publishing insights
✨ boost #journal visibility & credibility
✨ learn to counter predatory publishing
🔗 lnkd.in/edxZCST4 @libsense.bsky.social @doaj.bsky.social

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WACREN @wacren.bsky.social · 29d

🌍 LIBSENSE is expanding its Early Career Researchers (ECR) programme! Are you a researcher, librarian, or scholar in #Africa? Join a vibrant community driving collaboration and advocacy in #openscience, #research visibility and integrity.
Apply 👉 libsense.ren.africa/ecr-call-exp.... Deadline-Oct. 31

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WACREN @wacren.bsky.social · Jun 21

TBA V Workshop in 🇬🇭 ended with a Community Day! The Cyber Security Authority of Ghana, CERT-GH, @firstdotorg.bsky.social and GARNET engaged our community on key policy and operational topics in the cybersecurity ecosystem. Thanks to GIZ and @shadowserver.bsky.social for the ongoing partnership 👏

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WACREN @wacren.bsky.social · May 26

The latest issue of our #eNGAGE newsletter is here! Read now: wacren.net/en/media-cen.... Learn about:
✅ WACREN's new cyber threat intelligence platform
✅ WACREN's decision to host future annual conferences on campuses
✅ A new era of OA book publishing in 🇳🇬

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WACREN @wacren.bsky.social · May 20

The clock is ticking 🕐 We are calling on all #Nigerian 🇳🇬 HEIs, librarians, research centres, et al to get on board this wagon and let's define the future of our OA institutional repositories.. Scan the QR code to begin your Expression of Interest.

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COAR - Confederation of Open Access Repositories @coar-repositories.bsky.social · May 13

One of the several international panels sharing about #openaccess #repositories at #COAR2025. Tons of momentum in Canada, Africa, Asia, Latin America and Europe. Now we just need to connect it all together! @investinopen.bsky.social @wacren.bsky.social @openaire.bsky.social @carl-abrc.bsky.social

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WACREN @wacren.bsky.social · May 13

Our CSO, Omo Oaiya, highlights #LIBSENSE contribution to shaping open access in Nigeria. Read here => www.linkedin.com/posts/omooai...

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Godwyns Onwuchekwa @godwyns.bsky.social · Apr 11

Joined a panel at @wacren.bsky.social conference to dissuss @elife.bsky.social’s efforts to foster a diverse, inclusive, and equitable publishing ecosystem through global outreach, capacity-building, and infrastructure offerings that support researchers in addressing local open science challenges.

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phdotafrica.bsky.social @phdotafrica.bsky.social · Apr 25

Help take publichealth.africa to the next level! Join our Working Group to shape its future—strategy, structure, sustainability & impact. 🗓 Deadline: May 20, 2025. Submit your EoI 👉 bit.ly/EoIforPHA @wacren.bsky.social
#publichealth #coppha

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WACREN @wacren.bsky.social · Apr 30

Grant call for organisations publishing no-fee (Diamond) #OpenAccess journals in #Africa. Support for improving journals and strengthening sustainability – bit.ly/3RD1oJ9 @AJOLinfo

Grant call: Strengthening no-fee open access publishing in Africa | EIFL

EIFL, AJOL (African Journals Online) and WACREN (the West and Central African Research and Education Network) invite African organizations - legal entities that own open access (OA) journals that do…

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WACREN @wacren.bsky.social · Apr 28

The COPPHA Community of Practice (CoP) connects #publichealth researchers and professionals, early career scholars, educators, and open science advocates to learn, share, network, and access open infrastructure and opportunities. The quest is to advance public health in Africa through #research.

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WACREN @wacren.bsky.social · Apr 23

Let's talk about some stats. #WACREN2025🇸🇳

WACREN @wacren.bsky.social · Mar 28

We're excited to announce our closing keynote speaker, Dr. Tidiane Seck. He is famous for his contribution to #digital governance and #ICT in #Africa. His address will give impetus and counsel to Africa's digital future. Register - wacren2025.wacren.net and get ready to ✈️ to 🇸🇳 for #WACREN2025.

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WACREN @wacren.bsky.social · Mar 26

This session will focus on the evolving landscape of threat intelligence and the critical role of ISACs in enhancing cybersecurity resilience. It will explore how NRENs and nCSIRTs in the WACREN region can foster stronger regional cooperation to mitigate cyber threats effectively. 🔐 #WACREN2025

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WACREN @wacren.bsky.social · Mar 25

This first session at #WACREN2025 will explore how AI and open infrastructure drive innovation in digital education and research across #Africa. Panelists will discuss the integration of #AI in research, teaching and learning, the development of open resource-sharing platforms, and key strategies.

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WACREN @wacren.bsky.social · Mar 24

WACREN is collaborating with COBESS, CAMES and CINERI to hold a LIBSENSE Workshop on the National Roadmap for Open Science in #Senegal. Universities, researchers, librarians, NREN, funders and policymakers will to co-define a pathway to advance #openscience More here - indico.wacren.net/event/244/

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