The Mano River Union Internet Governance Forum (MRU IGF) 2026 represents the third edition of the region’s premier multistakeholder platform on digital governance, building on the successes of Freetown 2024 and Monrovia 2025.
MRU IGF 2026 will convene stakeholders from Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Côte d’Ivoire, alongside international partners, to advance practical, policy-driven solutions for the region’s digital future.
Why MRU IGF 2026 Matters
The MRU region continues to face shared digital challenges:
- Fragile digital infrastructure and limited redundancy
- Rising cybersecurity threats and low institutional capacity
- Gaps in data protection and digital trust frameworks
- Low internet penetration and high cost of access
- Limited youth employment despite digital opportunities
- Weak regional policy alignment
MRU IGF 2026 will focus on implementation, accountability, and regional coordination, ensuring that commitments translate into measurable outcomes.