African Telecommunication Union

The African Telecommunications Union (ATU) is the specialized agency of the African Union (AU) in the field of telecommunications/ICTs.

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Secretary-General John Omo, @sg_atu, hosted a @Microsoft delegation led by Ms. Akua Gyekye to explore collaboration on AI in public service and stronger cybersecurity ecosystems in Africa. He was joined by incoming SG Eng. @keziaskazuba & Ushauri Global Advisory representatives.

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In Hangzhou last week, @sg_atu joined key partners and delegates from 15 African countries for the launch of the China–Africa Digital Technology Cooperation Center. The focus now is on using this #ChinaAfrica platform to advance programmes our countries actually need.

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ATU has this week joined African and Chinese officials in Hangzhou for the first Partner Committee meeting of the China-Africa Digital Technology Cooperation Center, ahead of the Center’s formal inauguration on 28th August 2026. Click the link https://t.co/lMBptoCrV8 to read more

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The Advanced Seminar on African #DigitalDevelopment and Transformation opened today in Hangzhou, with @sg_atu contributing ATU’s perspectives and the priorities of our Member States, building on our 2025 MoU with the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology.

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Continental #ICTStandards were on the table today as @sg_atu & SG-Elect @KeziasMwale met teams from the Global Partnership for Human-Centric ICT Standardization & @ARSO_1977. We thought through & mapped where we can work together on standards development to advance #DigitalAfrica

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You never really get over a successful event, do you? With 41 ATU Member States in attendance, #CPL26 in Abuja gave us far too many moments to leave in the archives. So yes, a few weeks later, we are still looking back, and here is the roundup.

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In Nairobi today, Hon. Ateny Wek Ateny,@WekditAteny, ICTs Minister @SouthSudanGov, congratulated @sg_atu on 8 years of service & SG-elect Eng. Kezias Mwale @keziaskazuba. He pledged #SouthSudan’s support for ATU work on capacity building, digital infrastructure & standardization.

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SG John Omo @sg_atu speaking on our #AfricaInnovation Challenge, one of ATU’s youth linkages. Started just after COVID-19 struck, it has connected ideas to networks, supported by @ITU @HuaweiSAR @intel @GSMAAfrica @AfriLabs @MCITEgypt @bbinfraco @rcd_africa @CA_Kenya @iLabAfrica.

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ATU Conference of Plenipotentiaries Chair Hon. @bosuntijani, Nigeria’s Minister at @FMCIDENigeria, speaks on the cooperation Africa needs to advance #DigitalAfrica. A lot to take away on policy coordination, regional investment and stronger tech ecosystems for #DigitalGrowth.

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#Cybersecurity remains a key concern for ATU as Africa’s reliance on digital systems grows. In his latest article https://t.co/DnttmsGJcZ, SG John Omo-@sg_atu, reflects on two major incidents this past July and what they mean for #Africa’s preparedness and digital resilience.

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We have a new Conference of Plenipotentiaries Chair. Hon @bosuntijani, Nigeria’s Minister of the @FMCIDENigeria, now carries the responsibility on his country’s behalf. Click the link https://t.co/PGltDb0MXS to know more about him and the responsibility Nigeria has until 2031.

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In Abuja, ATU and @GSMAAfrica helped advance the Abuja Declaration on Meaningful Connectivity for Africa, setting out commitments on affordability, digital literacy, infrastructure and consumer protection. Click: https://t.co/rNrfhjMxa3 to read more.

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CPL-26, #Abuja presented us with a Charter on how ATU, @HeliosTowers, @sbasite and @AmericanTowerUS will work together to address the policy, energy and deployment barriers holding back telecom infrastructure in Africa. Click https://t.co/1ANpFdZkr8 to read Charter highlights.

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In Abuja at @atu_uat/@GSMA Ministerial Roundtable: we're here to recommit to speed up our progress towards universal meaningful connectivity in Africa and beyond. Through enabling policy frameworks, greater affordability & empowering every African with digital skills.

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Check out some of the key highlights of the outcomes of the just concluded Seventh Ordinary Session of the African Telecommunications Union Conference of Plenipotentiaries in Abuja. Click the link: https://t.co/WeJW2UCiJL

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The 7th ATU Conference of Plenipotentiaries has elected Eng. Kezias Kazuba Mwale as the Union’s next Secretary General for 2027–2031. He assumes office on 1st January 2027. Until then, SG Mr. John Omo will continue to lead the General Secretariat and support a smooth transition.

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As Day Two of CPL-26 begins, we carry one shared view from yesterday’s meeting of ICT Ministers from our Member States and senior delegates: Africa’s digital future needs stronger cooperation & a common voice. We were glad to hear from @bosuntijani, @ITUSecGen, @LDMataboge et al.

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After days of preparation, D-Day is here. The Seventh Ordinary Session of the ATU Conference of Plenipotentiaries is now underway. Some of the delegations settling in.

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Towers may look simple once standing, but much must happen for a reliable signal. In Abuja, with @HeliosTowers, @sbasite & @AmericanTowerUS, we established the ATU–TowerCo Forum and adopted its Charter. Now we strive to work on reliable power, permits, taxation & tower security.

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@Rifen_CI today opened its Nigeria Chapter, a home for Nigerian women’s expertise and voice. @sg_atu together with Hon. @bosuntijani joined RIFEN founder & @ITU Telecommunication Development Advisory Group Chair @bessou_a. With @FMCIDENigeria, we pledged to support the chapter.