• Webinar on Metaverse Regulation and Policy for African Countries – Jointly Organized by ATU & ITU

    Online

    Draft Programme 1:00pm – 1:10pm Opening Remarks John Omo, Secretary General, ATU Seizo Onoe, Director, Telecommunication Standardization Bureau, ITU 1:10pm – 2:00pm Session 1: Virtual Worlds & the Metaverse: Unlocking Africa’s Potential Explore the transformative potential of virtual worlds and the metaverse in Africa’s digital landscape. This session will delve into the opportunities for innovation, […]

  • Invitation to the Review of WTSA-24 Outcomes and Implications for Africa

    E-Meeting - Nairobi Kenya

    You are kindly invited to an online meeting on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, from 13:00 to 16:00 Nairobi time to review the outcomes of the World Telecommunications Standardization Assembly-24 (WTSA-24) and their implications for Africa, as well as outline priorities for this study circle. WTSA-24, hosted by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), has reaffirmed the […]

  • African One-Day Preparatory Meeting for the World Telecommunications Development Conference (WTDC-25) and the Workshop on Satellite Technologies for Development on 10th April 2025 at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya

    Nairobi, Kenya Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

    - DRAFT AGENDA No. Items 1 Opening Remarks 2 Adoption of the Agenda and the Work programme 3 Progress Report ATU WGs for WTDC25 prep 1, 2 and 3 & considerations of New contributions 4 Adoption of AFCPs and Consideration/finalization of the coordination Matrix and appointment of Country focal points 5 Receive and Consideration of […]

  • Webinar – How to insure a successful broadband investment strategy in Africa

    Online

    Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 9am BST/ 11am EAT Unlocking Africa’s Broadband Future – Join Our Exclusive Webinar. The World Broadband Association is set to release its groundbreaking Broadband Investment Guidebook. Be the first to explore key insights into FTTP growth potential, innovative business models, and the role of LEO satellites and FWA in transforming […]

  • 26th Ordinary Session of the ATU Administrative Council in Dakar – Senegal

    Senegal

    Liste des réceptifs hôteliers – CA/UAT -28-29-30 mai 2025 Hôtels avec tarifs négociés 4 étoiles Hôtel L’ADRESSE DAKAR 89.000 F CFA / nuit 5 étoiles Hôtel KING FAHD PALACE 140.000 F CFA (chambre supérieure) / nuit 250.000 F CFA (suite junior) / nuit 3 étoiles Yaas Hotel Dakar Almadies 66.000 F CFA / nuit 3 étoiles […]

  • 9th Meeting of the TG on Emerging Technologies (online)

    Online

    The new deadline for input documents is Friday 6 June 2025. Input docs submitted earlier remain valid -- any revisions to them must be made by the said new deadline. Please note that the ATU WRC-27 WG1A and WG1B will hold their meeting over the same period 16th to 20th June 2025 from 15H00 to […]

  • ATU Working Group Meeting (WG2A/2B) for WRC-27 (Online)

    E-Meeting - Nairobi Kenya

    Submarine cable systems are the backbone of global connectivity, carrying over 95% of international communications and internet traffic. Africa’s digital transformation and socio-economic development are highly dependent on the security, resilience, and expansion of these systems. However, submarine cables face multiple risks including physical damage, cyber threats, inadequate redundancy, and governance challenges. To address these […]