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NewsPresident Adama Barrow to launch GAMREN at WACREN 2026 Conference
President Adama Barrow will officially launch GAMREN and open the WACREN 2026 Conference in Banjul, marking a historic milestone for The Gambia's research and education ecosystem. The presidential launch signals the country's commitment to digital transformation and positions GAMREN as a cornerstone of national development.
GAMREN Signs MoU with WACREN to host WACREN 2026 Conference in Banjul
GAMREN signs MoU with WACREN to co-host the WACREN 2026 Conference at the SDKJ International Convention Centre in Banjul, 23–27 March 2026. The partnership outlines collaboration on coordination, stakeholder engagement, and delivery of the region's flagship gathering for NRENs, researchers, and policymakers.
GAMREN Draws Inspiration from GARNET's Success
GAMREN, represented by Dr. Mbemba Hydara, completed a four-day study visit to the Ghana Academic and Research Network (GARNET) under the WACREN NREN CEOs Exchange Programme, supported by the AfricaConnect3 project. The visit focused on governance, strategic planning, infrastructure, service delivery, and sustainability.
Government Launches Gambia Research and Education Network
The Government of The Gambia, with support from the World Bank and WACREN, officially launched GAMREN at a ceremony in Kotu. Minister Prof. Pierre Gomez described it as a digital revolution for the country's tertiary and higher education ecosystem.
WACREN Facilitates Multi-Stakeholder Workshop for GAMREN
Over 40 representatives from higher education, telecommunications, the World Bank, and the research community gathered in Banjul to establish governance frameworks and chart the path forward for GAMREN's formal establishment and sustainability.
