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Access to Information
by Lydia gachungi 17 Oct '19

17 Oct '19

The United Nations General Assembly #UNGA2019 #UNGA74 has adopted a resolution proclaiming 28 September as “International Day for Universal Access to Information” following @UNESCO resolution 57 adopted in 2015 General Conference.

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No more roaming charges: ECOWAS citizens to enjoy local rates on calls - Ursula - 3news
by Lydia gachungi 16 Oct '19

16 Oct '19

ECOWAS countries will from January 2020 scrap international roaming charges for its citizens travelling within the region as part of efforts to promote regional integration and economic development. https://3news.com/no-more-roaming-charges-ecowas-citizens-to-enjoy-local-ra…

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Your Tweet, My Right. Can a Public Figure block you from Accessing their Tweets?
by Liz Orembo 16 Oct '19

16 Oct '19

Listers, A very interesting read by Tevin Mwenda, Can social media accounts of public officials in Kenya be construed to be channels that can be used by the public to access information from their elected leaders and other public leaders regarding them? Are those public officials allowed to block someone from accessing them when they use the same channels to interact with citizens? Full article here: https://www.kictanet.or.ke/?p=40802 -- Best regards. Liz. PGP ID: 0x1F3488BF

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Fwd: Introducing the GA release of the IBM Digital - Nation Africa mobile app
by John Matogo 16 Oct '19

16 Oct '19

Dear colleague, This maybe of interest to you or someone you know who is learning new & emerging technologies. Do share this opportunity. Regards. This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view <http://links.ibmdeveloper.mkt6741.com/servlet/MailView?ms=NDA4OTQzNjgS1&r=N…> . [image: IBM Digital - Nation Africa] [image: Mobile App Likeness on a mobile phone] Introducing the GA release of the IBM Digital - Nation Africa mobile app The app has been updated based on your valuable feedback. Stay tuned for more exciting new features in the next release. Through the mobile app, you will also get early access to new Explorer courses in the future. Download the app today* <http://links.ibmdeveloper.mkt6741.com/ctt?kn=3&ms=NDA4OTQzNjgS1&r=NzMyNDcxM…> * If you have already downloaded the app, please make sure to update it with the latest version. ------------------------------ Have a question? <http://links.ibmdeveloper.mkt6741.com/ctt?kn=2&ms=NDA4OTQzNjgS1&r=NzMyNDcxM…> You are receiving this email because you subscribed to IBM Digital – Nation Africa updates, or, you have opted in to receive IBM email communications. If you no longer want to receive IBM Digital – Nation Africa updates, you may unsubscribe <http://links.ibmdeveloper.mkt6741.com/servlet/OneClickOptOutServlet?m=40894…>. If you want to continue to receive IBM Digital – Nation Africa updates, but do not want to receive other marketing communications from IBM, please send an email to NETSUPP(a)us.ibm.com <NETSUPP@us.ibm.com?subject=Please%20unsubscribe%20me%20from%20future%20IBM%20marketing%20emails>. Please visit IBM Online Privacy <http://links.ibmdeveloper.mkt6741.com/ctt?kn=4&ms=NDA4OTQzNjgS1&r=NzMyNDcxM…> for more information on the usage of your personal information by IBM. IBM Corporation, 11501 Burnet Rd, Bldg 904 3B-000, Austin, TX 78758

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Tweet from AfricaBizz (@AfricaBizz)
by Roseleen Nzioka 13 Oct '19

13 Oct '19

AfricaBizz (@AfricaBizz) Tweeted: Organizations worldwide failing to adequately protect sensitive #data in the #cloud, Thales study https://t.co/oKHEyCFwdb https://t.co/3WZLMyyjn4 https://twitter.com/AfricaBizz/status/1181894560689070080?s=17

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Twitter 'inadvertently' used email addresses for ads
by Grace Githaiga 10 Oct '19

10 Oct '19

Twitter has apologised for "unintentionally" using email addresses and phone numbers, provided by users for account security, to enable targeted advertising. The company said third-party marketers may have been able to reach specific users on Twitter based on contact details, even if the user had not wished the information be used this way. In a statement [1], Twitter said it "cannot say with certainty how many people were impacted", but the BBC understands it affects users globally. Read on: https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-49981981 Best regards Grace Githaiga -- Grace Githaiga Co-Convenor, Kenya ICT Action Network Links: ------ [1] https://help.twitter.com/en/information-and-ads

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Fwd: FW: Charter for a sustainable digital age â€“ Invitation for comments
by Alvin Gachie 09 Oct '19

09 Oct '19

Dear Colleagues, Apologies for cross-posting. Please find below a call for comments and attached the Draft Charter referred to. Regards, Alvin Gachie ---------- Dear colleagues, the German Advisory Council on Global Change (WBGU) has drafted a charter for a sustainable digital age based on the almost 500-page report "Our Common Digital Future". Since last week, this draft has been accessible to everyone* and, above all, can be commented on at www.wbgu.de/charter The comments and remarks will serve as a basis for the preparation of the Charter to be published at the beginning of 2020, which will not only provide impetus for sustainability policy within the framework of the United Nations, but also for the European Union. We look forward to an intensive discussion, feedback, criticism, comments and requests. Best regards Benno Pilardeaux, German Advisory Council on Global Change (WBGU) www.wbgu.de --------------------------------------------------------

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evisa.go.ke
by Mark Elkins 05 Oct '19

05 Oct '19

Is evisa.go.ke down? Asking for a friend. Any idea what might be wrong? -- Mark James ELKINS - Posix Systems - (South) Africa mje(a)posix.co.za Tel: +27.128070590 Cell: +27.826010496 For fast, reliable, low cost Internet in ZA: https://ftth.posix.co.za

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] Registration Open for ICANN Academy 2020 Leadership Program
by Barrack Otieno 02 Oct '19

02 Oct '19

Listers, Might be of interest. Regards ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Yaovi Atohoun <yaovi.atohoun(a)icann.org> Date: Wed, Oct 2, 2019 at 6:22 PM Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] Registration Open for ICANN Academy 2020 Leadership Program To: AfrICANN Community List <africann(a)afrinic.net> Hello everyone, Please read more at https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2019-10-02-en Thanks -- *Yaovi Atohoun* *Stakeholder Engagement and Operations Manager- Africa*; *ICANN* *Tel. +229 66015649/65209067* *www.icann.org <http://www.icann.org>* _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/africann -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Fwd: Open Forum : Moderated Online Courses - APPLICATIONS OPEN!
by Barrack Otieno 02 Oct '19

02 Oct '19

Listers, Might be of interest. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Alejandra Prieto via Internet Society <Mail(a)connectedcommunity.org> Date: Wed, 2 Oct 2019 09:30:37 +0000 Subject: Open Forum : Moderated Online Courses - APPLICATIONS OPEN! To: otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com == Please, reply above this line == Dear All, The Internet Society is opening applications for the following moderated online courses: Shaping the Internet - History & Futures (in English, Spanish and French): https://www.internetsociety.org/learning/shaping-internet/ <https://www.internetsociety.org/learning/shaping-internet/> Building Wireless Community Networks (in English and Spanish): https://www.internetsociety.org/learning/wireless-community-networks/ <https://www.internetsociety.org/learning/wireless-community-networks/> Introduction to Network Operations (in English and French): https://www.internetsociety.org/learning/network-operations/ <https://www.internetsociety.org/learning/network-operations/> The applications close on 15 October 2019. The online courses will be delivered through an eLearning portal and led by expert moderators. Each course will be offered to Internet Society members who meet the requirements that are mentioned on the application forms. We will contact you once the applications close. Course materials will not be available until the start of the courses on 28 October 2019. If you have questions, do not hesitate to contact us at learning(a)isoc.org <learning(a)isoc.org>. Regards, ------------------------------ Alejandra Prieto prieto(a)isoc.org Program Manager, Internet Leadership Note: replies will be sent to the full discussion group. ------------------------------ Reply to Sender : https://connect.internetsociety.org/eGroups/PostReply/?GroupId=67&SenderKey… Reply to Discussion : https://connect.internetsociety.org/eGroups/PostReply/?GroupId=67&MID=41993… You are subscribed to "Open Forum" as otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com. To change your subscriptions, go to http://connect.internetsociety.org/preferences?section=Subscriptions&MDATE=…. To unsubscribe from this community discussion, go to http://connect.internetsociety.org/HigherLogic/eGroups/Unsubscribe.aspx?Use…. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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