Anatomy of a Scam
Online scams are at an all-time high, and digital tools have enabled them to become more sophisticated, more convincing, and…
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malikhamzaayub123@gmail.com Community Snapshot — April
Around the world, our community works locally, regionally, and globally to keep the Internet a force for good: open, globally…
From Coverage to Meaningful Connectivity: How Kenya Is Leading Africa’s Internet Future
It’s not enough just to get everyone online—people need to be able to take full advantage of their access. That’s…
How RightsCon Is an Unexpected Stress Test for the Multistakeholder Model of Internet Governance
The cancellation of RightsCon 2026 is a stark reminder that when opportunities for civic engagement are neutralized, so are stakeholders’…
An Open Fiber Data Standard to Make the Internet for Everyone
Remember when taking public transport meant searching for a timetable or worse, trudging out to a bus stop to find…
On Global Accessibility Awareness Day, An Internet for Everyone Must Include Everyone
Today, 21 May, marks the 15th Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)—a day dedicated to getting everyone talking, thinking, and learning…
Local Infrastructure, Lower Costs: How Peering Is Moving the Needle on Internet Affordability
Imagine you want to visit a neighboring city, but there’s no direct bus. To get there, you first need to…
From Email to Case Study: What We Learned About Connecting Refugee Communities in Just One Year
It all began with an email from a stranger. A year later, two fully operational, community‑owned digital hubs now serve…
Remembering Alan Barrett: A Builder of the African Internet
We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Alan Barrett, a long-time friend, colleague, mentor, and one of…