Shaping the Future of the Internet in West Africa
The West Africa IGF is the premier platform for stakeholders across the region to discuss Internet governance policies, digital development, and innovation.
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West African Design Forum 2025.
The West Africa Internet Governance Forum (WAIGF) is a regional initiative that brings together various stakeholders to discuss and address internet-related issues in West Africa.

4 Events

20,000 Participants

40 Sessions
The backbone of
West Africa’s Internet governance ecosystem.
The West Africa Internet Governance Forum (WAIGF)
is a regional initiative that brings together various stakeholders to discuss and address internet-related issues in West Africa.

Recap of previous editions
Dakar, Senegal

16th West African Internet Governance Forum
2024
Disruptive Technologies: How Far Thus Far
Read moreAbidjan, Cote d’ivoire

15th West African Internet Governance Forum
2023
Building Economic Resilience and Digital Sovereignty in West Africa
read moreAccra,Ghana

14th West African Internet Governance Forum
2022
Digital Sustainability: Data Innovation for Post COVID Recovery
reda moreCity, Country

13th West African Internet Governance Forum
2021
The theme of the 13th West African Internet Governance Forum was…
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12th West African Internet Governance Forum
2020
The theme of the 12th West African Internet Governance Forum was…
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11th West African Internet Governance Forum
2019
The theme of the 11th West African Internet Governance Forum was…
read moreConnecting Africa,
redefining technology.
The West Africa Internet Governance Forum (WAIGF) is structured around four key tracks that drive inclusive dialogue, capacity building, and policymaking in the region. These tracks ensure that diverse voices from governments, youth, policymakers, and experts are actively involved in shaping the digital future of West Africa. Mainly:
The annual forum (WAIGF), brings together stakeholders from across the region to discuss Internet governance challenges and opportunities.
The Youth Track or WAYIGF, is dedicated to empowering young people in Internet governance discussions. Through youth sessions, capacity-building events, and advocacy training.
The West Africa School on Internet Governance (WASIG) and gain in-depth knowledge of Internet policies, digital rights, cybersecurity, governance frameworks, and many more.
The WAIGF Parliamentary Track, brings together lawmakers from across West Africa to discuss policies on data protection, cybersecurity, digital inclusion, and emerging technologies.
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West Africa Internet Governance Forum 2025
Building a Resilient, Inclusive, and Safe Digital Future for West Africa.
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Nigeria National Information Technology Development Agency
Venue
Nigeria Communication Commission NCC Annex
Office Plot 1253 Cadastral zone, Jabi – Airport Road
Mbora District, Abuja
Expected
2000 participants from National, Regional, and Globla Stakeholders.
20+
More than 20 sessions and netwoking opportinies available onsite and online.
Some participants feebacks
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