By Kemo Kanyi
The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST) has announced that it will host the West and Central African Research and Education Network (WACREN) Annual Conference and General Assembly in The Gambia from 23–27 March 2026.
The event scheduled to take place at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre, will bring together policymakers, researchers, and higher education leaders from across Africa to discuss digital infrastructure, open science, and innovation under the theme “Connected Futures: Advancing Africa’s Digital Sovereignty Through Open Collaboration.”
According to MoHERST, during the event, the Ministry, in collaboration with WACREN, will also launch the Gambia Research and Education Network (GAMREN) to strengthen connectivity among universities and research institutions in the country.
His Excellency Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia, is expected to deliver the formal launch statement during the official opening ceremony scheduled for 26 March 2026.
