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Kigali - Rwanda
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Internet Society Rwanda Chapter retweeted
In Rwanda’s Karongi District, the Internet Society Rwanda Chapter @isoc_rw is helping parents safely navigate digital services and the online world.
Initiatives like the chapter’s Digital Parenting and Online Safety training help ensure that digital inclusion is not just about access—but about safety, trust, and empowerment.
Read the full story ⬇️ internetsociety.org/blog/202…
Internet Society Rwanda Chapter retweeted
EAIGF 2026 is calling for Session Proposals! Key themes digital inclusion, data governance, AI ethics, cybersecurity & more. Help shape East Africa’s #Internetgovernance agenda. Submit your proposals here forms.gle/ev5SYAfcWft7Zdx28 by August 31, 2026 #EAIGF2026 #IGF #EastAfrica
Internet Society Rwanda Chapter retweeted
The Internet’s long-term success depends on people. By strengthening the ability of communities to participate in shaping its future, we can help ensure that the Internet remains a positive force for empowerment, innovation, and growth.
Earlier this month, we held a Community Advocacy Workshop in Kigali, Rwanda. Our Community Advocacy Workshops empower Internet Society community leaders with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to advocate for an Internet that is open, affordable, and trustworthy. Thanks to all of our community members who participated!
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Internet Society Rwanda Chapter retweeted
Last week, our team had the pleasure of traveling to Kigali for the African Peering and Interconnection Forum (@AfPIF).
We had a chance to catch up with some of our organization members, fellows, partners, community members, and more. The connections that people build at #AfPIF are priceless, and the transition of this event to the community has been amazing to see.
A huge thank you to DE-CIX for being our fellowship sponsor!👏
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Day 2 of #AfPIF2026 is underway in Kigali! 🇷🇼
Join us online and follow the insightful discussions shaping the future of Africa’s Internet ecosystem.
🎥 Watch the session live:
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#AfPIF2026 has officially kicked off in Kigali! 🇷🇼
The premier peering and interconnection event in Africa, bringing together Internet community leaders, operators, IXPs, and stakeholders from across the continent to strengthen Africa’s Internet ecosystem.
Internet Society Rwanda Chapter retweeted
PRESS RELEASE: Rwanda is set to host the 15th African Peering & Interconnection Forum (#AfPIF2026) from 17–20 August 2026 in Kigali.
More than 500 Internet leaders, experts, and industry stakeholders from across Africa and beyond will gather to explore how stronger interconnection, resilient digital infrastructure, and increased local content hosting can help build a faster, more affordable, and more connected African Internet.
Read the full press release below.
On 31 July 2026, the Internet Society Rwanda Chapter (@isoc_rw) successfully concluded a Privacy and Data Protection Awareness Workshop in Karongi District, equipping participants with the knowledge and practical skills to better protect their personal data in today’s digital world.
The workshop brought together 100 participants from different sectors and covered key topics including privacy and personal data, data protection principles, common privacy risks, practical measures for safeguarding personal information, ethical and responsible data use, and social media privacy best practices.
The Rwanda Internet Governance Forum 2026 was successfully concluded, bringing together stakeholders from government, the private sector, civil society, academia, the technical community, and development partners to discuss the future of Rwanda's digital ecosystem.
The Forum featured three high-level panel discussions:
🔹 Session 1: Foundations of Trusted Digital Financial Ecosystems
🔹 Session 2: Regulation, Innovation, and Digital Asset Opportunities
🔹 Session 3: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance and Accountability in Rwanda
Together, we reaffirmed our commitment to building an inclusive, resilient, and sustainable digital future for Rwanda.
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WE ARE LIVE | Rwanda Internet Governance Forum 2026
Join us live for the Rwanda Internet Governance Forum 2026, held under the theme:Governing the Internet in the age of Intelligence: our shared responsibility.
The Forum brings together government, the private sector, civil society, the technical community, academia, youth, and development partners to discuss the policies, innovations, and partnerships shaping Rwanda's digital future.
🎥 Join the conversation live now : youtube.com/live/PoyOspztlpI…
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The Rwanda School on Internet Governance (RwSIG) 2026 was successfully concluded, marking another milestone in strengthening Internet governance capacity in Rwanda.
This annual edition combined self-paced online courses delivered through the @ISOC_Foundation Learning Platform with interactive in-person sessions, providing participants with both foundational knowledge and opportunities to engage in meaningful policy dialogue and multi-stakeholder discussions.
The program brought together 100 participants from across the country, representing government institutions, the private sector, academia, civil society, the technical community, and the youth community. This diverse participation fostered inclusive dialogue and strengthened collaboration among stakeholders shaping Rwanda's digital future.
Throughout the programme, participants demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing their knowledge and understanding of Internet governance through intensive learning and practical discussions.
The curriculum covered key topics including the history and evolution of the Internet, Internet infrastructure and ecosystem, Internet standards, Domain Name System (DNS) governance, cybersecurity governance, digital policy, and the multi-stakeholder model of Internet governance.
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The future of Internet governance is being shaped today! 🇷🇼
The 2nd Rwanda Youth Internet Governance Forum 2026 brought together young people, including university students from across Rwanda, alongside government, private sector, and civil society stakeholders at UR Gikondo Campus.
With 100 participants engaging in meaningful dialogue and collaboration, we’re empowering the next generation to take an active role in building a safe, inclusive, innovative, and responsible digital future. 💡🤝
Giving her remarks, the CEO of RICTA emphasized the importance of shared responsibility in shaping the future of the internet. "The internet belongs to all of us. So does the responsibility to govern it wisely. Shared responsibility means shared voices, shared action, and a shared digital future," she said.
The Internet of tomorrow needs their voices today.
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Today, Rwanda Youth Internet Governance Forum (RwYIGF)2026 was successfully hosted, bringing together young people from across the country for meaningful discussions on Internet Governance in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.
The forum amplified youth voices in Internet governance processes and showcased innovative, youth-led solutions to today's digital challenges.
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Participants actively engaged in stakeholder working groups to tackle pressing challenges in bridging the digital divide. They examined practical, innovative, and sustainable strategies to expand digital access, enhance affordability, strengthen digital literacy, and promote inclusive participation.
The discussions underscored the vital contributions of government, civil society, techinical community, the private sector, and end users in advancing meaningful digital inclusion.
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Bridging Rwanda’s digital divide requires affordable, accessible, and reliable internet for all. Through better infrastructure, digital literacy, and inclusive policies, we can empower communities to benefit from the digital economy. @ISOC_Foundation
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Today, the first cohort of the Rwanda School on Internet Governance (#RWSIG2026) was launched to strengthen leadership and encourage meaningful engagement in Internet governance discussions. @ISOC_Foundation #RWIGFWeek2026
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