WHO WE ARE!

AFRICAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS UNION

Founded in 1977 as a specialized agency of the Organisation of African Unity, now African Union, in the field of telecommunications, the African Telecommunications Union (ATU-UAT) took its present name in 1999. This led to the transformation of the agency into a partnership between public and private stakeholders in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector.

WHO WE ARE!

AFRICA TELECOMMUNICATIONS UNION

Founded in 1977 as a specialised agency of the Organisation of African Unity, now African Union, in the field of telecommunications, the African Telecommunications Union (ATU-UAT) took its present name in 1999. This led to the transformation of the agency into a partnership between public and private stakeholders in the information and communication technology (ICT) sector.

ATU-UAT provides a forum for stakeholders involved in ICT to formulate effective policies and strategies aimed at improving access to information infrastructure and services. In addition, the Union represents the interests of its members at global decision-making conferences and promotes initiatives aimed at integrating regional markets, attracting investment into ICT infrastructure, and building institutional and human capacity.

Upcoming Events

Forum on China-Africa Digit...

Forum on China-Africa Digital and Emerging Industry Cooperation in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

26September
2025

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Addis Ababa

Fourth ITU Regional Worksho...

Fourth ITU Regional Workshop for Africa on “strengthening Ict Integrity: Combating Counterfeits, Testing Challenges, and Fraudulent Communications in the Africa Region” and Study Group 11 Regional Group for Africa (Sg11rg-afr) Tunis, Tunisia

01October
2025

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Tunisia

ATU Telecommunications/ICT ...

ATU Telecommunications/ICT Day

07December
2025

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TBC

Upcoming Events

Forum on China-Africa Digit...

Forum on China-Africa Digital and Emerging Industry Cooperation in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

26September
2025

-
Addis Ababa

Fourth ITU Regional Worksho...

Fourth ITU Regional Workshop for Africa on “strengthening Ict Integrity: Combating Counterfeits, Testing Challenges, and Fraudulent Communications in the Africa Region” and Study Group 11 Regional Group for Africa (Sg11rg-afr) Tunis, Tunisia

01October
2025

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Tunisia

ATU Telecommunications/ICT ...

ATU Telecommunications/ICT Day

07December
2025

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TBC

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