News & Events
DOTSO managed by Somalia National Communication Authority (NCA)
Based on a notice published on sonic.gov.so it seems that the management of Somali ccTLD .so will be managed by a government authority body that has been formed recently. This new entity, the Somali Communication Authority will among other things manage dotso....
ICDL coming to Somalia
International Computer Driving License coming to Somalia.
IGF 2024 Youth Track
To further develop the IGF Youth Strategy, and continue engaging youth in IGF processes, the IGF Secretariat, in collaboration with the current IGF Host Country and all Youth IGF coordinators, is designing and...
ITU Innovation event
The global innovation forum (GIF) is an ITU flagship event to discuss the trends and most pressing needs of countries regarding digital innovation. This year’s edition of the Global Innovation Forum (GIF) is held under the theme “Shaping our Digital Futures for...
Looking at LEOs In 2024… Somali perspective!
The chapter's position was as always to encourage the adoption of the LEOs technology. I have noticed many in the Somali ICT sector commenting on Starlink and its availability in many African countries. That is a worthwhile topic to be discussed and I will cover it in...
IGF – 19th annual event on soon….
The 19th annual IGF meeting will be hosted in a hybrid format from 15 to 19 December in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. All online and onsite participants must register through the UN Accreditation System. It is required to create an account at this UN...
Impact of massive tech outage… and what to do about it.
A massive IT outage swept the world on Friday, taking down critical systems at airports, banks, hospitals and millions of other businesses and causing widespread chaos. The problem appeared to be affecting computers using Microsoft operating systems. The outages...
Somalia is looking for WSA nominees till October 15th
Here is a chance for #Somali tech Startups to participate in a global competition. Go for it and good luck. Please share with your IT sector friends. You developed a digital solution with strong social impact in your country and want to convince your National Expert...
SDG Digital Game Changers Award – Go for it.
The 2nd edition of the SDG Digital GameChangers Award will honour organizations that are working towards rescuing the Global Goals through digital. The award ceremony will take place during SDG Digital Futures on 20 September, 2024. Submit your innovative...
Free courses and other important notices
Grow your Internet knowledge and boost your career with our selection of free moderated courses. Learning @ Internet Society empowers professionals with the knowledge they need to apply new skills and become Internet champions. This is the last cycle of courses this...
Chapter Election – updated
The following is an update to the chapter election process. The chapter has received its new license, and we are now calling for nominations, an election for new officers to lead the chapter. Therefore, please consider this and apply by 10 July. This is the second...
Girls in ICT Day 2024
The International Girls in ICT Day is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in April every year. To create awareness on the need for more girls and women in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector. Background The day is an initiative of the...