DotConnectAfrica Org

The DCA vs. ICANN IRP decision was issued in Los Angeles, California, on Thursday, July 9, 2015.

DCA Trust participated and shared its experience at the  Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) "African Entrepreneurs & Silicon Valley Forum: 'Bridging Gaps and Making Connections' " forum, organized by the White house and USAID on 8th July 2015.

Initiative aimed at engaging the tech sector in increasing African-American representation and inclusion in the industry

Sophia Bekele's call for "Africa's Digital Opportunity is NOW - PARTICIPATE" Catalyzes the 2015 Africa Business Forum, UC Berkeley on 2nd May, 2015.

DotConnectAfrica was invited to participate in the UNESCO international multistakeholder conference under the theme CONNECTing the Dots: Options for Future Action to discuss the first draft of the Comprehensive Study on Internet-related issues.

"An educated girl is already empowered, since she can pursue her life goals independently" --Sophia Bekele

As Executive Director of DotConnectAfrica Trust and founder of Yes2dotafrica,. it gives me great pleasure to send this end of year message at Christmas to our entire Pan-African constituency and global community of supporters and well-wshers

“Standing on the “Shoulders of Giants: Our History, Our Legacy, Our Destiny.”, Persist Until Something Happens - to change Africa.

Questions regarding the ICANN transition and accountability attracted major attention

The Panel deciding DotConnectAfrica Trust's IRP request has issued a ruling accepting DotConnectAfrica's position on the procedural framework of the IRP proceedings. The Panel has ruled that its determination is binding on ICANN.