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3rd and final African Preparatory Meeting (APM25-3) for WTDC-25 and USF Workshop at Radisson Blu Hotel Abidjan Airport, Airport Boulevard - Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire
2025-08-25 - 2025-08-29 | Cote d’Ivoire, Côte d'Ivoire
Dear Sir/Madam,
Please find find attached invitation to the 3rd and final African Preparatory Meeting (APM25-3) for WTDC-25 and USF Workshop at Radisson Blu Hotel Abidjan Airport, Airport Boulevard, Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire from 25th to 29th August, 2025.
Keep checking the ATU website for more information about the event.
Best regards,
ATU Secretariat

Registration

Event Documents

Draft Agenda - En

Draft Agenda - Fr

General Information

Informations Generales

Draft Work Programme-En

Draft Work Programme-Fr

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Items

1.
Opening Ceremony and Group photo

2.
Adoption of the Agenda and the Work programme

3.
Report by ATU on the status of the African Preparations for WTDC-25

4.
Update by BDT on the WTDC-25 preparations, TDAG and TDAG-WGs outcomes

5.
Presentation by Azerbaijan on WTDC-25 preparations

6.
Noting of update on WTDC-25 preparations from other RTOs

7.
ITU-D Briefing Session on WTDC-25 contribution and participation

8.
Consideration of the new contributions for WTDC-25 from ATU Members and RECs

9.
Break away sessions for drafting and formulation of the final African common proposals

10.
Report by the ATU WGs Chairs on the outcomes of the break away sessions

11.
Endorsement by Members the concluded AFCPs and appointment of country coordinators and assistant coordinators

12.
Consideration of the WTDC-25 Structure and appointment of the African representatives to WTDC-25 various Committees

13.
Receive and Consideration of the African candidatures for the ITU-D SGs and TDAG

14.
Any other business

15.
Consideration and adoption of the report

16.
ATU – ANSUT – GSMA Workshop on USF Reforms

17.
Vote of Thanks and Closing Ceremony

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Points de l’Ordre du Jour

1.
Cérémonie d’ouverture et photo de groupe

2.
Adoption de l’ordre du jour et du programme de travail

3.
Rapport de l’UAT sur l’état des préparatifs africains pour la CMDT-25

4.
Mise à jour par le BDT sur les préparatifs de la CMDT-25 ainsi que les résultats du GCDT-25 et des GT du GCDT

5.
Présentation de l’Azerbaïdjan sur les préparatifs de la CMDT-25

6.
Présentations par les autres organisations régionales sur leurs préparatifs de la CMDT-25

7.
Séance d’information de l’UIT sur la participation et la contribution à la CMDT-25

8.
Examen des nouvelles contributions des membres de l’UAT et des CER pour la CMDT-25

9.
Séances de travail en petits groupes pour la rédaction et la formulation des propositions communes africaines (PAFC) finales

10.
Rapport des présidents des groupes de travail de l’UAT sur les résultats des travaux des séances par petits groupes

11.
Endossement par les Etats Membres des PAFC conclus et nomination des coordinateurs pays et leurs adjoints

12.
Examen de la structure de la CMDT-25 et nomination des représentants africains aux différents comités de la CMDT-25

13.
Réception et examen des candidatures africaines aux postes des CE et du GCDT de l’UIT-D

14.
Divers

15.
Examen et adoption du rapport

16.
Atelier ATU – ANSUT – GSMA sur les réformes de l’USF

17.
Remerciements et cérémonie de clôture

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ATU EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT
Postal address: P.O. Box 35282 Nairobi Kenya 00200
Tel: +254 204453308 / +254 20 4453359
Website: http://www.atuuat.africa
A. MEETING LOCATION:
RADISSON BLU ABIDJAN AIRPORT
Address: Route de l’Aéroport d’Abidjan
PO Box 2176 – Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Tel.: +225 27 21 22 20 00
Geolocation 5.259370, -3.927960
NB: Change of venue.
For logistical reasons, the meeting will no longer be held at the Pullman Hotel.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
B. POINTS OF CONTACT
ARTCI
Ms Djélika KONE
Deputy Coordinator
Public Relations Assistant
to the General Director
Tel: + 225 27 20 34 43 73
Mobile: +225 07 09 80 56 37
Fax: + 225 27 20 34 43 75
Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Email: kone.djelika@artci.ci
Ms Efua JOHNSON-MISSAINHOUN
Senior Coordinator
Technical Advisor to the General Director
Tel: +225 27 20 34 43 73
Mobile: +225 05 00 03 99 99
Fax: + 225 27 20 34 43 75
Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Email: missainhoun.efua@artci.ci
ATU
Ms Alice KOECH
Coordinator
Programme Coordinator at the ATU
ATU, Nairobi (Kenya)
Tel.: +254 20 445 3308/ +254 20 445 3358+
Mobile: +254 722 203 132
+254-722-510-012
Email: a.koech@atuuat.africa
ENTRY VISA FORMALITIES
Conditions of Entry for Ivory Cost
Passports and visas
All foreign visitors entering Ivory Cost to attend the seminar must be in possession of a valid passport for at least six months from the date of arrival in the country.

Depending on their nationality, visitors may be required to obtain a visa to enter Ivory Cost. Holders of a passport issued by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are exempt from obtaining an entry visa for Ivory Cost.
For other nationalities, there are two (02) options:

Go to the Ivorian embassies and diplomatic missions for countries that have them.
Consult the national e-visa website (https://snedai.com/e-visa).

Health
Entry into Ivory Cost is subject to the presentation of an international vaccination certificate or a certificate from the attending physician confirming vaccination against yellow fever.
C. DETAILS OF ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE DATES, TRANSPORT
To ensure that transport to hotels and the meeting venue is well organized, delegates are requested to send their flight details to the focal points indicated on the registration form at least 48 hours before arrival.
For delegates who have booked one of the hotels on the list provided by the organising committee, bus and shuttle transportation (airport arrival and departure, to and from the RADISSON BLU ABIDJAN AIRPORT Hotel, for visits and social events) will be organised. For other places of residence, transportations will be at the delegates’ own expense.
D. OTHER
Official language: French
Time zone: Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
Climate: Cool, humid and cloudy with rainfall during this period.
Dress code:

For the seminar: formal or business casual (i.e., appropriate attire for your everyday professional life).
For the gala dinner: formal.
For the museum visit: casual.
For the leisure day: casual (beach/swimming pool and water sports).

Translation/Interpreting: the seminar will be held in French with simultaneous interpreting and translation into French and English.
Currency:
Ivory Cost is a member of the CFA franc zone of the Bank of West African States (BCEAO). The currency used in Ivory Cost is the CFA franc.
1 Euro = 656 XOF (fixed rate) and 1 Dollar = approximately 600 XOF (floating rate).
Banks are open every working day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday to Friday. Credit cards are widely accepted (mainly Visa and Mastercard).
Mobile payment methods (mobile money) are also preferred:

MOOV Flooz / MTN Momo / ORANGE Money / WAVE

Transportation (for your private travel, outside the organising committee):
Private hire vehicles: Yango/Uber/Heetch apps: (downloadable from the Play Store and Apple Store) / Safe and comfortable means of transport.
NB: Price based on mileage and traffic density.
Metered taxis: from 1,500 CFA francs and above (for inter-communal travel)
Communal taxis: 300 CFA francs on average (for intra-communal travel)
RADISSON BLU HOTEL, the event venue and the nearest hotels served by the coaches/buses provided.

HOTELS / ROOM TYPES
STANDARD ROOM
(overnight stay with breakfast)
EXECUTIVE ROOM
(overnight stay with breakfast)

RADISSON BLU ABIDJAN AIRPORT
*****
Rate
130,000 CFA
140,000 CFA

Group rate*
99,000 FCFA
115,000 FCFA (Business)

ONOMO HOTEL
***
Price
67,000 CFA
92,000 CFA

Group rate*
60,300 CFA
82,800 FCFA

NOVOTEL MARCORY
*****
Price
159,000 CFA
179,000 CFA

AZALAÏ MARCORY
****
Price
109,000 CFA
124,000 CFA

IBIS MARCORY
***
Price
94,000 CFA
N/A

SECRÉTARIAT EXÉCUTIF DE L’UAT
Adresse Postale : B.P. 35282 Nairobi Kenya 00200
Tél : : +254 204453308
: +254 20 4453359
Site web : http://www.atuuat.africa
LIEU DE LA REUNION :
HOTEL RADISSON BLU ABIDJAN AIRPORT
Adresse : Route de l’Aéroport d’Abidjan
BP 2176 – Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Tél. : +225 27 21 22 20 00
Géolocalisation 5.259370, -3.927960
NB : Changement de Lieu.
Pour des raisons d’ordre logistique, la réunion ne se tiendra plus à l’hôtel Pullman.
Nous vous prions de nous excuser pour le désagrément occasionné.
B. POINTS DE CONTACT
ARTCI
Mme Djélika KONE
Coordonnateur Adjoint
Assistante Chargée des Relations Publiques
du Directeur Général
Tel: + 225 27 20 34 43 73
Mobile: +225 07 09 80 56 37
Fax: + 225 27 20 34 43 75
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
E-mail: kone.djelika@artci.ci
Mme Efua JOHNSON-MISSAINHOUN
Coordonnateur Principal
Conseiller Technique du Directeur Général
Tel: + 225 27 20 34 43 73
Mobile: +225 05 00 03 99 99
Fax: + 225 27 20 34 43 75
Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire
E-mail : missainhoun.efua@artci.ci
UAT
Mme Alice Koech
Coordonnateur
Coordinatrice du Programme
de l’UAT
UAT, Nairobi (Kenya)
Tél. : +254 20 445 3308
+254 20 445 3358
Mobile : +254‑722‑203‑132
+254‑722‑510‑012
E-mail : a.koech@atuuat.africa
FORMALITES DE VISA D’ENTREE :
Conditions d’entrée en Côte d’Ivoire
Passeports et visas
Tout visiteur étranger qui entre en Côte d’Ivoire pour assister au séminaire doit être en possession d’un passeport valable au moins six mois à compter de la date de son arrivée dans le pays.
• En fonction de sa nationalité, le visiteur pourrait avoir l’obligation d’obtenir un visa pour entrer sur le territoire ivoirien. Le titulaire d’un passeport de la Communauté Economique des Etats de l’Afrique de l’Ouest (CEDEAO) est dispensé de l’obtention d’un visa d’entrée en Côte d’Ivoire.
• Concernant les autres nationalités, il existe deux (02) options :
1. Se rendre dans les ambassades et représentations diplomatiques ivoiriennes pour les pays qui en disposent.
2. Consulter le site Web national e-visa (https://snedai.com/e-visa).
Santé
L’entrée en Côte d’Ivoire est soumise à la présentation d’un certificat de vaccination international ou un certificat du médecin traitant confirmant la vaccination à la fièvre jaune.
C. DETAILS DES DATES D’ARRIVÉE ET DÉPART, TRANSPORT :
Pour une bonne organisation des transports vers les hôtels et le lieu de la réunion, les délégués sont priés d’envoyer les informations détaillées de leurs vols aux points focaux indiqués sur le formulaire d’inscription, au plus tard 48 heures avant leur arrivée.
Pour les délégués ayant retenu un des hôtels de la liste proposée par le comité d’organisation, le transport en bus et navettes (aéroport arrivée et départ, de et vers l’Hôtel RADISSON BLU ABIDJAN AIRPORT, pour les visites et évènements sociaux) sera organisé. Pour les autres lieux de résidence, le transport sera à la charge des délégués.
D. AUTRES :
Langue officielle : Français
Fuseau Horaire : Temps universel coordonné (UTC)
Climat : Frais, humide et nuageux avec des précipitations en cette période.
Code vestimentaire

pour le séminaire : formel ou décontracté (Business Casual, c’est à dire habillé de manière appropriée mais décontractée dans votre quotidien professionnel).
pour le diner gala : formel.
pour la visite du musée : décontracté.
pour la journée de détente : décontracté (plage/piscine et activités nautiques).

Traduction/Interprétariat : le séminaire se tiendra en français avec un service d’interprétariat et de traduction simultanés en français et en anglais.
Moyens d’échange monétaire :
La Côte d’Ivoire est membre de la zone FCFA de la Banque des Etats de l’Afrique de l’Ouest (BCEAO). La monnaie utilisée en Côte d’Ivoire est le FCFA.
1 Euro = 656 XOF (taux fixe) et 1 Dollar = approximativement 600 XOF (taux fluctuant).
Les banques sont ouvertes tous les jours ouvrables de 9h à 15 h, du lundi au vendredi. Les cartes de crédit sont largement acceptées (principalement Visa et Mastercard).
Les moyens de paiement mobile (mobile money) sont également privilégiés :

MOOV Flooz / MTN Momo / ORANGE Money / WAVE

Moyens de Transport (pour vos déplacements privés, hors comité d’organisation) :
VTC : applications Yango/Uber/Heetch : (À télécharger sur les différents portails de téléchargement Play Store et Apple store) / Moyen de transport sécurisé et confortable.
NB : Prix fixé en fonction du Kilométrage et de la densité du trafic
Taxi compteur : à partir de 1500 FCFA et plus (pour les déplacements inter communaux)
Taxis communaux : 300 FCFA en moyenne (pour les déplacements intra communaux)

HOTEL RADISSON BLU, le lieu de l’évènement et les hôtels les plus proches desservis par les Cars / Bus mis à disposition

HOTELS / TYPES DE CHAMBRES
CHAMBRE STANDARD
(nuitée avec petit déjeuner)
CHAMBRE EXECUTIVE
(nuitée avec petit déjeuner)

RADISSON BLU ABIDJAN AIRPORT
*****
Tarif
130 000 FCFA
140 000 FCFA

Tarif groupe*
99 000 FCFA
115 000 FCFA (Business)

HOTEL ONOMO
***
Tarif
67 000 FCFA
92 000 FCFA

Tarif groupe*
60 300 FCFA
82 800 FCFA

NOVOTEL MARCORY
*****
Tarif
159 000 FCFA
179 000 FCFA

AZALAÏ MARCORY
****
Tarif
109 000 FCFA
124 000 FCFA

IBIS MARCORY
***
Tarif
94 000 FCFA
N/A

Day 1 – Monday, 25th August 2025

08:30 – 09:30
Arrival and Registration of Delegates and Observers

09:30 – 10:30
● Opening Ceremony (Programme attached)

10:30 – 11:00
Group Photo & health Break

11:00 – 13:00
● Adoption of Agenda/Work Programme (10 mn)
ATU

● Update by ITU on WTDC-25 preparatory process
(25mn including Q&A);
● Update by Host Country Azerbaijan on the WTDC-25 preparations
● Report on the outcomes of the African Preparations for WTDC-25, (20mn including Q&A);

BDT
Azerbaijan
ATU

13:00 – 14:00
Lunch Break

14:00– 15:00
● Noting of views/positions from other regional telecommunications organizations regarding WTDC-25 agenda items (15mn for each RTO including Q&A)
RTOs

15:00 – 16:30
● ITU-D Briefing Session on WTDC-25 contribution and participation
ITU-D

End of the first Day

Day 2- Tuesday, 26th August 2025

09:30– 11:00

● Consideration and adoption of Regional initiatives
● Presentation and Consideration of the consolidated list of African Contributions (AFCPs) submitted by ATU Members and RECs for the WTDC‐25
● Consideration of the matrix of AFCPs/ Topic of interest vis-à-vis other Regions contributions for matter of coordination and negotiation

ATU & WGs Chairs

11:00-11:30
Health Break

11:30- 13:00
● Breakaway Sessions to consider Members new submissions and finalizing pending AFCPs
ATU WGs 1,2&3 for WTDC-25 prep

13:00-14:00
Lunch Break

14:00– 15:30
● Cont’ Breakaway Sessions to consider Members new submissions and finalizing pending AFCPs
ATU WGs 1,2&3 for WTDC-25 prep

15:30-16:00
Health Break

16:00 –17:00
● Report by rapporteurs on the outcomes of breakaway sessions
ATU WGs 1,2&3 for WTDC-25

End of the second Day

Day 3 – Wednesday, 27th August 2025

09:30- 11:30

● Formulation and endorsement of the African Common Proposals on WTDC‐25
● Consideration of the WTDC-25 coordination Matrix and appointment of Country coordinators of AFCPs

Member States

11:30-12:00
Health Break

12:00 – 13:00

● Consideration and appointment of the of the African representatives for the WTDC-25 Committees
● Consideration of African Candidatures for ITU-D SG 1&2 and TDAG Chairs, Vice-Chairmanships;
● AOB

Member States

13:00-15:00
Lunch Break

15:00-16:00
● Consideration and adoption of the Report

16:00- 16:30

● Vote of Thanks
● Closing remarks

End of the Meeting

Day 4 &5 – Wednesday, 28th & 29th August 2025

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● USF Workshop

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Jour 1 – Lundi 25 août 2025

08:30 – 09:30
Arrivée et inscription des délégués et des observateurs

09h30 – 10h30
● Cérémonie d’ouverture ( Programme ci-joint )

10h30 – 11h00
Photo de groupe et pause-café

11h00 – 13h00
● Adoption de l’ordre du jour/ programme de travail (10 mn)
UAT

● Mise à jour de l’UIT sur le processus préparatoire de la CMDT-25 (25 minutes incluant les questions-réponses) ;
● Mise à jour du pays hôte, l’Azerbaïdjan, sur les préparatifs de la WTDC-25 (25 minutes incluant les questions-réponses)
● Rapport sur les résultats des préparatifs africains pour la CMDT-25 (20 minutes, questions-réponses comprises) ;

BDT
Azerbaïdjan
UAT

13h00 – 14h00
Pause déjeuner

14h00– 15h00
● Prendre note des points de vue/positions des autres Organisations Régionales De Télécommunications concernant les points de l’ordre du jour de la CMDT-25 (15 minutes pour chaque ORT, y compris les questions-réponses)
ORT

15h00 – 16h30
● Séance d’information de l’UIT-D sur la contribution et la participation à la CMDT-25
UIT-D

Fin du premier jour

Jour 2 – Mardi 26 août 2025

09h30– 11h00

● Examen et adoption des Initiatives Régionales pour la région Afrique ;
● Présentation et examen de la liste consolidée des contributions africaines (AFCP) soumises pour la CMDT – 25 par les Membres de l’UAT et les CER
● Prise en compte de la matrice des AFCP/Sujet d’intérêt par rapport aux Contributions des autres Régions en vue de coordination et de négociation
Présidents des UAT et des groupes de travail

11h00-11h30
Pause-Café

11h30-13h00
● Séances de discussion par Groupe de travail pour examiner les nouvelles soumissions des Membres et finaliser les AFCP en attente
Groupes de travail 1, 2 et 3 de l’UAT pour la préparation du WTDC-25

13h00-14h00
Pause Déjeuner

14h00– 15h30
● Suite des séances de discussion par Groupe pour examiner les nouvelles soumissions des membres et finaliser les AFCP en attente
Groupes de travail 1, 2 et 3 de l’UAT pour la préparation du WTDC-25

15h30-16h00
Pause-Café

16h00 – 17h00
● Rapport des rapporteurs sur les résultats des séances en petits groupes
Groupes de travail 1, 2 et 3 de l’UAT pour la WTDC-25

Fin de la deuxième journée

Jour 3 – Mercredi 27 août 2025

09h30-11h30

● Formulation et approbation des propositions communes africaines sur la CMDT ‐ 25
● Examen de la matrice de coordination de la CMDT-25 et nomination des coordinateurs nationaux des AFCP
États membres

11h30-12h00
Pause-Café

12h00 – 13h00

● Examen et nomination des représentants africains aux différents Comités de la CMDT-25
● Examen des candidatures africaines aux postes de président et de vice-président des Commissions d’études 1 et 2 de l’UIT-D et du GCDT ;
● Divers

Membre
États

13: 00-15:00
Pause Déjeuner

15h00-16h00
● Examen et adoption du rapport de la réunion

16h00-16h30

● Vote de remerciement
● Allocution de clôture

Fin de la réunion

Jour 4 et 5 – Mercredi 28 et 29 août 2025

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Atelier USF
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Fin de la réunion

Registration

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Event Documents

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Draft Agenda - En

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Items

1.
Opening Ceremony and Group photo

2.
Adoption of the Agenda and the Work programme

3.
Report by ATU on the status of the African Preparations for WTDC-25

4.
Update by BDT on the WTDC-25 preparations, TDAG and TDAG-WGs outcomes

5.
Presentation by Azerbaijan on WTDC-25 preparations

6.
Noting of update on WTDC-25 preparations from other RTOs

7.
ITU-D Briefing Session on WTDC-25 contribution and participation

8.
Consideration of the new contributions for WTDC-25 from ATU Members and RECs

9.
Break away sessions for drafting and formulation of the final African common proposals

10.
Report by the ATU WGs Chairs on the outcomes of the break away sessions

11.
Endorsement by Members the concluded AFCPs and appointment of country coordinators and assistant coordinators

12.
Consideration of the WTDC-25 Structure and appointment of the African representatives to WTDC-25 various Committees

13.
Receive and Consideration of the African candidatures for the ITU-D SGs and TDAG

14.
Any other business

15.
Consideration and adoption of the report

16.
ATU – ANSUT – GSMA Workshop on USF Reforms

17.
Vote of Thanks and Closing Ceremony

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Draft Agenda - Fr

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Points de l’Ordre du Jour

1.
Cérémonie d’ouverture et photo de groupe

2.
Adoption de l’ordre du jour et du programme de travail

3.
Rapport de l’UAT sur l’état des préparatifs africains pour la CMDT-25

4.
Mise à jour par le BDT sur les préparatifs de la CMDT-25 ainsi que les résultats du GCDT-25 et des GT du GCDT

5.
Présentation de l’Azerbaïdjan sur les préparatifs de la CMDT-25

6.
Présentations par les autres organisations régionales sur leurs préparatifs de la CMDT-25

7.
Séance d’information de l’UIT sur la participation et la contribution à la CMDT-25

8.
Examen des nouvelles contributions des membres de l’UAT et des CER pour la CMDT-25

9.
Séances de travail en petits groupes pour la rédaction et la formulation des propositions communes africaines (PAFC) finales

10.
Rapport des présidents des groupes de travail de l’UAT sur les résultats des travaux des séances par petits groupes

11.
Endossement par les Etats Membres des PAFC conclus et nomination des coordinateurs pays et leurs adjoints

12.
Examen de la structure de la CMDT-25 et nomination des représentants africains aux différents comités de la CMDT-25

13.
Réception et examen des candidatures africaines aux postes des CE et du GCDT de l’UIT-D

14.
Divers

15.
Examen et adoption du rapport

16.
Atelier ATU – ANSUT – GSMA sur les réformes de l’USF

17.
Remerciements et cérémonie de clôture

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General Information

ATU EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT
Postal address: P.O. Box 35282 Nairobi Kenya 00200
Tel: +254 204453308 / +254 20 4453359
Website: http://www.atuuat.africa
A. MEETING LOCATION:
RADISSON BLU ABIDJAN AIRPORT
Address: Route de l’Aéroport d’Abidjan
PO Box 2176 – Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Tel.: +225 27 21 22 20 00
Geolocation 5.259370, -3.927960
NB: Change of venue.
For logistical reasons, the meeting will no longer be held at the Pullman Hotel.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
B. POINTS OF CONTACT
ARTCI
Ms Djélika KONE
Deputy Coordinator
Public Relations Assistant
to the General Director
Tel: + 225 27 20 34 43 73
Mobile: +225 07 09 80 56 37
Fax: + 225 27 20 34 43 75
Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Email: kone.djelika@artci.ci
Ms Efua JOHNSON-MISSAINHOUN
Senior Coordinator
Technical Advisor to the General Director
Tel: +225 27 20 34 43 73
Mobile: +225 05 00 03 99 99
Fax: + 225 27 20 34 43 75
Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Email: missainhoun.efua@artci.ci
ATU
Ms Alice KOECH
Coordinator
Programme Coordinator at the ATU
ATU, Nairobi (Kenya)
Tel.: +254 20 445 3308/ +254 20 445 3358+
Mobile: +254 722 203 132
+254-722-510-012
Email: a.koech@atuuat.africa
ENTRY VISA FORMALITIES
Conditions of Entry for Ivory Cost
Passports and visas
All foreign visitors entering Ivory Cost to attend the seminar must be in possession of a valid passport for at least six months from the date of arrival in the country.

Depending on their nationality, visitors may be required to obtain a visa to enter Ivory Cost. Holders of a passport issued by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are exempt from obtaining an entry visa for Ivory Cost.
For other nationalities, there are two (02) options:

Go to the Ivorian embassies and diplomatic missions for countries that have them.
Consult the national e-visa website (https://snedai.com/e-visa).

Health
Entry into Ivory Cost is subject to the presentation of an international vaccination certificate or a certificate from the attending physician confirming vaccination against yellow fever.
C. DETAILS OF ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE DATES, TRANSPORT
To ensure that transport to hotels and the meeting venue is well organized, delegates are requested to send their flight details to the focal points indicated on the registration form at least 48 hours before arrival.
For delegates who have booked one of the hotels on the list provided by the organising committee, bus and shuttle transportation (airport arrival and departure, to and from the RADISSON BLU ABIDJAN AIRPORT Hotel, for visits and social events) will be organised. For other places of residence, transportations will be at the delegates’ own expense.
D. OTHER
Official language: French
Time zone: Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
Climate: Cool, humid and cloudy with rainfall during this period.
Dress code:

For the seminar: formal or business casual (i.e., appropriate attire for your everyday professional life).
For the gala dinner: formal.
For the museum visit: casual.
For the leisure day: casual (beach/swimming pool and water sports).

Translation/Interpreting: the seminar will be held in French with simultaneous interpreting and translation into French and English.
Currency:
Ivory Cost is a member of the CFA franc zone of the Bank of West African States (BCEAO). The currency used in Ivory Cost is the CFA franc.
1 Euro = 656 XOF (fixed rate) and 1 Dollar = approximately 600 XOF (floating rate).
Banks are open every working day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday to Friday. Credit cards are widely accepted (mainly Visa and Mastercard).
Mobile payment methods (mobile money) are also preferred:

MOOV Flooz / MTN Momo / ORANGE Money / WAVE

Transportation (for your private travel, outside the organising committee):
Private hire vehicles: Yango/Uber/Heetch apps: (downloadable from the Play Store and Apple Store) / Safe and comfortable means of transport.
NB: Price based on mileage and traffic density.
Metered taxis: from 1,500 CFA francs and above (for inter-communal travel)
Communal taxis: 300 CFA francs on average (for intra-communal travel)
RADISSON BLU HOTEL, the event venue and the nearest hotels served by the coaches/buses provided.

HOTELS / ROOM TYPES
STANDARD ROOM
(overnight stay with breakfast)
EXECUTIVE ROOM
(overnight stay with breakfast)

RADISSON BLU ABIDJAN AIRPORT
*****
Rate
130,000 CFA
140,000 CFA

Group rate*
99,000 FCFA
115,000 FCFA (Business)

ONOMO HOTEL
***
Price
67,000 CFA
92,000 CFA

Group rate*
60,300 CFA
82,800 FCFA

NOVOTEL MARCORY
*****
Price
159,000 CFA
179,000 CFA

AZALAÏ MARCORY
****
Price
109,000 CFA
124,000 CFA

IBIS MARCORY
***
Price
94,000 CFA
N/A

Informations Generales

SECRÉTARIAT EXÉCUTIF DE L’UAT
Adresse Postale : B.P. 35282 Nairobi Kenya 00200
Tél : : +254 204453308
: +254 20 4453359
Site web : http://www.atuuat.africa
LIEU DE LA REUNION :
HOTEL RADISSON BLU ABIDJAN AIRPORT
Adresse : Route de l’Aéroport d’Abidjan
BP 2176 – Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Tél. : +225 27 21 22 20 00
Géolocalisation 5.259370, -3.927960
NB : Changement de Lieu.
Pour des raisons d’ordre logistique, la réunion ne se tiendra plus à l’hôtel Pullman.
Nous vous prions de nous excuser pour le désagrément occasionné.
B. POINTS DE CONTACT
ARTCI
Mme Djélika KONE
Coordonnateur Adjoint
Assistante Chargée des Relations Publiques
du Directeur Général
Tel: + 225 27 20 34 43 73
Mobile: +225 07 09 80 56 37
Fax: + 225 27 20 34 43 75
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
E-mail: kone.djelika@artci.ci
Mme Efua JOHNSON-MISSAINHOUN
Coordonnateur Principal
Conseiller Technique du Directeur Général
Tel: + 225 27 20 34 43 73
Mobile: +225 05 00 03 99 99
Fax: + 225 27 20 34 43 75
Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire
E-mail : missainhoun.efua@artci.ci
UAT
Mme Alice Koech
Coordonnateur
Coordinatrice du Programme
de l’UAT
UAT, Nairobi (Kenya)
Tél. : +254 20 445 3308
+254 20 445 3358
Mobile : +254‑722‑203‑132
+254‑722‑510‑012
E-mail : a.koech@atuuat.africa
FORMALITES DE VISA D’ENTREE :
Conditions d’entrée en Côte d’Ivoire
Passeports et visas
Tout visiteur étranger qui entre en Côte d’Ivoire pour assister au séminaire doit être en possession d’un passeport valable au moins six mois à compter de la date de son arrivée dans le pays.
• En fonction de sa nationalité, le visiteur pourrait avoir l’obligation d’obtenir un visa pour entrer sur le territoire ivoirien. Le titulaire d’un passeport de la Communauté Economique des Etats de l’Afrique de l’Ouest (CEDEAO) est dispensé de l’obtention d’un visa d’entrée en Côte d’Ivoire.
• Concernant les autres nationalités, il existe deux (02) options :
1. Se rendre dans les ambassades et représentations diplomatiques ivoiriennes pour les pays qui en disposent.
2. Consulter le site Web national e-visa (https://snedai.com/e-visa).
Santé
L’entrée en Côte d’Ivoire est soumise à la présentation d’un certificat de vaccination international ou un certificat du médecin traitant confirmant la vaccination à la fièvre jaune.
C. DETAILS DES DATES D’ARRIVÉE ET DÉPART, TRANSPORT :
Pour une bonne organisation des transports vers les hôtels et le lieu de la réunion, les délégués sont priés d’envoyer les informations détaillées de leurs vols aux points focaux indiqués sur le formulaire d’inscription, au plus tard 48 heures avant leur arrivée.
Pour les délégués ayant retenu un des hôtels de la liste proposée par le comité d’organisation, le transport en bus et navettes (aéroport arrivée et départ, de et vers l’Hôtel RADISSON BLU ABIDJAN AIRPORT, pour les visites et évènements sociaux) sera organisé. Pour les autres lieux de résidence, le transport sera à la charge des délégués.
D. AUTRES :
Langue officielle : Français
Fuseau Horaire : Temps universel coordonné (UTC)
Climat : Frais, humide et nuageux avec des précipitations en cette période.
Code vestimentaire

pour le séminaire : formel ou décontracté (Business Casual, c’est à dire habillé de manière appropriée mais décontractée dans votre quotidien professionnel).
pour le diner gala : formel.
pour la visite du musée : décontracté.
pour la journée de détente : décontracté (plage/piscine et activités nautiques).

Traduction/Interprétariat : le séminaire se tiendra en français avec un service d’interprétariat et de traduction simultanés en français et en anglais.
Moyens d’échange monétaire :
La Côte d’Ivoire est membre de la zone FCFA de la Banque des Etats de l’Afrique de l’Ouest (BCEAO). La monnaie utilisée en Côte d’Ivoire est le FCFA.
1 Euro = 656 XOF (taux fixe) et 1 Dollar = approximativement 600 XOF (taux fluctuant).
Les banques sont ouvertes tous les jours ouvrables de 9h à 15 h, du lundi au vendredi. Les cartes de crédit sont largement acceptées (principalement Visa et Mastercard).
Les moyens de paiement mobile (mobile money) sont également privilégiés :

MOOV Flooz / MTN Momo / ORANGE Money / WAVE

Moyens de Transport (pour vos déplacements privés, hors comité d’organisation) :
VTC : applications Yango/Uber/Heetch : (À télécharger sur les différents portails de téléchargement Play Store et Apple store) / Moyen de transport sécurisé et confortable.
NB : Prix fixé en fonction du Kilométrage et de la densité du trafic
Taxi compteur : à partir de 1500 FCFA et plus (pour les déplacements inter communaux)
Taxis communaux : 300 FCFA en moyenne (pour les déplacements intra communaux)

HOTEL RADISSON BLU, le lieu de l’évènement et les hôtels les plus proches desservis par les Cars / Bus mis à disposition

HOTELS / TYPES DE CHAMBRES
CHAMBRE STANDARD
(nuitée avec petit déjeuner)
CHAMBRE EXECUTIVE
(nuitée avec petit déjeuner)

RADISSON BLU ABIDJAN AIRPORT
*****
Tarif
130 000 FCFA
140 000 FCFA

Tarif groupe*
99 000 FCFA
115 000 FCFA (Business)

HOTEL ONOMO
***
Tarif
67 000 FCFA
92 000 FCFA

Tarif groupe*
60 300 FCFA
82 800 FCFA

NOVOTEL MARCORY
*****
Tarif
159 000 FCFA
179 000 FCFA

AZALAÏ MARCORY
****
Tarif
109 000 FCFA
124 000 FCFA

IBIS MARCORY
***
Tarif
94 000 FCFA
N/A

Draft Work Programme-En

Day 1 – Monday, 25th August 2025

08:30 – 09:30
Arrival and Registration of Delegates and Observers

09:30 – 10:30
● Opening Ceremony (Programme attached)

10:30 – 11:00
Group Photo & health Break

11:00 – 13:00
● Adoption of Agenda/Work Programme (10 mn)
ATU

● Update by ITU on WTDC-25 preparatory process
(25mn including Q&A);
● Update by Host Country Azerbaijan on the WTDC-25 preparations
● Report on the outcomes of the African Preparations for WTDC-25, (20mn including Q&A);

BDT
Azerbaijan
ATU

13:00 – 14:00
Lunch Break

14:00– 15:00
● Noting of views/positions from other regional telecommunications organizations regarding WTDC-25 agenda items (15mn for each RTO including Q&A)
RTOs

15:00 – 16:30
● ITU-D Briefing Session on WTDC-25 contribution and participation
ITU-D

End of the first Day

Day 2- Tuesday, 26th August 2025

09:30– 11:00

● Consideration and adoption of Regional initiatives
● Presentation and Consideration of the consolidated list of African Contributions (AFCPs) submitted by ATU Members and RECs for the WTDC‐25
● Consideration of the matrix of AFCPs/ Topic of interest vis-à-vis other Regions contributions for matter of coordination and negotiation

ATU & WGs Chairs

11:00-11:30
Health Break

11:30- 13:00
● Breakaway Sessions to consider Members new submissions and finalizing pending AFCPs
ATU WGs 1,2&3 for WTDC-25 prep

13:00-14:00
Lunch Break

14:00– 15:30
● Cont’ Breakaway Sessions to consider Members new submissions and finalizing pending AFCPs
ATU WGs 1,2&3 for WTDC-25 prep

15:30-16:00
Health Break

16:00 –17:00
● Report by rapporteurs on the outcomes of breakaway sessions
ATU WGs 1,2&3 for WTDC-25

End of the second Day

Day 3 – Wednesday, 27th August 2025

09:30- 11:30

● Formulation and endorsement of the African Common Proposals on WTDC‐25
● Consideration of the WTDC-25 coordination Matrix and appointment of Country coordinators of AFCPs

Member States

11:30-12:00
Health Break

12:00 – 13:00

● Consideration and appointment of the of the African representatives for the WTDC-25 Committees
● Consideration of African Candidatures for ITU-D SG 1&2 and TDAG Chairs, Vice-Chairmanships;
● AOB

Member States

13:00-15:00
Lunch Break

15:00-16:00
● Consideration and adoption of the Report

16:00- 16:30

● Vote of Thanks
● Closing remarks

End of the Meeting

Day 4 &5 – Wednesday, 28th & 29th August 2025

–

● USF Workshop

–

Draft Work Programme-Fr

Jour 1 – Lundi 25 août 2025

08:30 – 09:30
Arrivée et inscription des délégués et des observateurs

09h30 – 10h30
● Cérémonie d’ouverture ( Programme ci-joint )

10h30 – 11h00
Photo de groupe et pause-café

11h00 – 13h00
● Adoption de l’ordre du jour/ programme de travail (10 mn)
UAT

● Mise à jour de l’UIT sur le processus préparatoire de la CMDT-25 (25 minutes incluant les questions-réponses) ;
● Mise à jour du pays hôte, l’Azerbaïdjan, sur les préparatifs de la WTDC-25 (25 minutes incluant les questions-réponses)
● Rapport sur les résultats des préparatifs africains pour la CMDT-25 (20 minutes, questions-réponses comprises) ;

BDT
Azerbaïdjan
UAT

13h00 – 14h00
Pause déjeuner

14h00– 15h00
● Prendre note des points de vue/positions des autres Organisations Régionales De Télécommunications concernant les points de l’ordre du jour de la CMDT-25 (15 minutes pour chaque ORT, y compris les questions-réponses)
ORT

15h00 – 16h30
● Séance d’information de l’UIT-D sur la contribution et la participation à la CMDT-25
UIT-D

Fin du premier jour

Jour 2 – Mardi 26 août 2025

09h30– 11h00

● Examen et adoption des Initiatives Régionales pour la région Afrique ;
● Présentation et examen de la liste consolidée des contributions africaines (AFCP) soumises pour la CMDT – 25 par les Membres de l’UAT et les CER
● Prise en compte de la matrice des AFCP/Sujet d’intérêt par rapport aux Contributions des autres Régions en vue de coordination et de négociation
Présidents des UAT et des groupes de travail

11h00-11h30
Pause-Café

11h30-13h00
● Séances de discussion par Groupe de travail pour examiner les nouvelles soumissions des Membres et finaliser les AFCP en attente
Groupes de travail 1, 2 et 3 de l’UAT pour la préparation du WTDC-25

13h00-14h00
Pause Déjeuner

14h00– 15h30
● Suite des séances de discussion par Groupe pour examiner les nouvelles soumissions des membres et finaliser les AFCP en attente
Groupes de travail 1, 2 et 3 de l’UAT pour la préparation du WTDC-25

15h30-16h00
Pause-Café

16h00 – 17h00
● Rapport des rapporteurs sur les résultats des séances en petits groupes
Groupes de travail 1, 2 et 3 de l’UAT pour la WTDC-25

Fin de la deuxième journée

Jour 3 – Mercredi 27 août 2025

09h30-11h30

● Formulation et approbation des propositions communes africaines sur la CMDT ‐ 25
● Examen de la matrice de coordination de la CMDT-25 et nomination des coordinateurs nationaux des AFCP
États membres

11h30-12h00
Pause-Café

12h00 – 13h00

● Examen et nomination des représentants africains aux différents Comités de la CMDT-25
● Examen des candidatures africaines aux postes de président et de vice-président des Commissions d’études 1 et 2 de l’UIT-D et du GCDT ;
● Divers

Membre
États

13: 00-15:00
Pause Déjeuner

15h00-16h00
● Examen et adoption du rapport de la réunion

16h00-16h30

● Vote de remerciement
● Allocution de clôture

Fin de la réunion

Jour 4 et 5 – Mercredi 28 et 29 août 2025

–
Atelier USF
–

Fin de la réunion

Forum on China-Africa Digital and Emerging Industry Cooperation in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
2025-09-26 | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Registration

Preliminary Agenda - En

REGISTER HERE

Time
Session/Activity

14:00-14:10
Group Photo

14:10-14:30
Opening Ceremony
– Remarks by H.E. Belete Molla, Minister of Innovation and Technology, Ethiopia (5 mins)
– Remarks by Mr. John Omo, Secretary-General, African Telecommunications Union (ATU) (5 mins)
– Remarks by H.E. Li Lecheng, Minister of Industry and Information Technology, China (5 mins)
– Remarks by XXX, UNDP Regional Coordinator (5 mins)

14:30-15:10
Keynote Speeches
– Senior Official from other African countries (10 mins)
– Head of the Mission of the People’s Republic of China to the African Union (10 mins)
– XXX, UNDP Regional Coordinator (10 mins)
– XXX, Department of International Cooperation, MIIT, China (10 mins)

15:10-15:30
MOU Signing Ceremony

15:30-16:30
Session I: Deepening Industrial Cooperation to Build Demonstration Projects
– XXX, Ethio Telecom
– XXX, China Communications Services
– XXX, MTN Group
– XXX, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
– XXX, Safaricom PLC
– XXX, Hengtong Group

16:30-16:50
Tea Break

16:50-17:50
Session II: Promoting Digital Innovation to Empower Africa’s Sustainable Development
– XXX, ZTE Corporation
– XXX, Smart Africa Alliance
– XXX, Ant Group
– XXX, Ethiopian Digital Transformation Association / University of Pretoria
– XXX, ulearning/ Baiwang Group
– XXX, Qhala / Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute

17:50-18:00
Closing Remarks
(10 mins)

End of Programme

Registration

REGISTER HERE

Preliminary Agenda - En

Time
Session/Activity

14:00-14:10
Group Photo

14:10-14:30
Opening Ceremony
– Remarks by H.E. Belete Molla, Minister of Innovation and Technology, Ethiopia (5 mins)
– Remarks by Mr. John Omo, Secretary-General, African Telecommunications Union (ATU) (5 mins)
– Remarks by H.E. Li Lecheng, Minister of Industry and Information Technology, China (5 mins)
– Remarks by XXX, UNDP Regional Coordinator (5 mins)

14:30-15:10
Keynote Speeches
– Senior Official from other African countries (10 mins)
– Head of the Mission of the People’s Republic of China to the African Union (10 mins)
– XXX, UNDP Regional Coordinator (10 mins)
– XXX, Department of International Cooperation, MIIT, China (10 mins)

15:10-15:30
MOU Signing Ceremony

15:30-16:30
Session I: Deepening Industrial Cooperation to Build Demonstration Projects
– XXX, Ethio Telecom
– XXX, China Communications Services
– XXX, MTN Group
– XXX, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
– XXX, Safaricom PLC
– XXX, Hengtong Group

16:30-16:50
Tea Break

16:50-17:50
Session II: Promoting Digital Innovation to Empower Africa’s Sustainable Development
– XXX, ZTE Corporation
– XXX, Smart Africa Alliance
– XXX, Ant Group
– XXX, Ethiopian Digital Transformation Association / University of Pretoria
– XXX, ulearning/ Baiwang Group
– XXX, Qhala / Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute

17:50-18:00
Closing Remarks
(10 mins)

End of Programme

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
2025-10-01 - 2025-10-03 | Tunisia
Dear Sir/Madam,
We are pleased to invite you to the Fourth ITU Regional Workshop for Africa on “Strengthening ICT Integrity: Combating Counterfeits, Testing Challenges, and Fraudulent Communications”, taking place 1–2 October 2025 in Tunis, Tunisia.
This will be followed by the Study Group 11 Regional Group for Africa (SG11RG-AFR) meeting on 3 October 2025.
Your participation is highly encouraged as we address key regional ICT integrity issues and standardization efforts.
Best regards,
ATU Secretariat

ATU Telecommunications/ICT Day 2025 Forum under the theme “Digital Pathways to a Greener, Climate-Resilient Africa” - Algeria
2025-12-07 | Algiers, Algeria

ATU-ASEF Online Capacity Building Workshop on Subsea Cable Resilience(1:00PM - 3:00pm EAT)
2025-12-10 13:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Moscow) | E-Meeting – Nairobi, Kenya
Concept Note - En

Concept Note - Fr

Programme

Speaker Biographies

Results

Background:

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 issues, the African Telecommunications Union (ATU), in partnership with the Africa Subsea Ecosystem Forum (ASEF) is organizing an online Capacity Building Workshop on Submarine Cable Resilience. The workshop will enhance the technical, policy, and regulatory knowledge of African stakeholders to safeguard this critical infrastructure.

Objectives:

The main objectives of the workshop are to:
Build capacity of African member states, regulators, operators, and industry players on submarine cable resilience and security.
Share best practices on planning, deployment, protection, and maintenance of submarine cable systems.
Strengthen multi-stakeholder collaboration in protecting critical subsea infrastructure.
Align discussions with ITU priorities related to submarine cables, resilience, and digital infrastructure.

Expected Outcomes

Enhanced knowledge and technical expertise on submarine cable resilience.
Strengthened policy and regulatory frameworks for subsea infrastructure protection in Africa.
Improved collaboration and coordination among stakeholders at continental and global levels.
Concrete standards and policies related to submarine cable systems.

Participants:

The workshop meeting will bring together:
ATU Member States, Associate Members and Regulators
Submarine Cable Operators and Industry Players
Regional Economic Communities (RECs)
International Partners and Standards Bodies (e.g. ITU, ICPC, ISOC)
Academia and Research Institutions
Civil Society Organizations

Format and Duration: 2hrs:

Format: online capacity building workshop with expert presentations, case studies, recommendations and call for action

Venue and Date:

10th December 2025; Virtual

Partners:

Conclusion:

The ATU–ASEF workshop will provide a timely platform to strengthen Africa’s resilience in submarine cable systems and ensure the continent’s coordinated engagement. By combining technical knowledge building with policy preparation, the initiative supports Africa’s long-term digital transformation and connectivity agenda.

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Contexte:

Les systèmes de câbles sous-marins constituent l’épine dorsale de la connectivité mondiale, acheminant plus de 95 % des communications internationales et du trafic Internet. La transformation numérique et le développement socio-économique de l’Afrique dépendent fortement de la sécurité, de la résilience et de l’expansion de ces systèmes. Cependant, les câbles sous-marins sont exposés à de multiples risques, notamment des dommages physiques, des cybermenaces, une redondance insuffisante et des défis en matière de gouvernance.
Pour aborder ces questions, l’Union Africaine des Télécommunications (UAT), en partenariat avec le Forum Africain sur l’Ecosystème Sous-Marin (Africa Subsea Ecosystem Forum – ASEF), organise un atelier en ligne sur le renforcement des capacités en matière de résilience des câbles sous-marins. Cet atelier permettra d’améliorer les connaissances techniques, politiques et réglementaires des parties prenantes africaines afin de protéger cette infrastructure essentielle.

Objectifs:

Les principaux objectifs de l’atelier sont les suivants :
Renforcer les capacités des États Membres Africains, des régulateurs, des opérateurs et des acteurs du secteur en matière de résilience et de sécurité des câbles sous-marins.
Partager les meilleures pratiques en matière de planification, de déploiement, de protection et de maintenance des systèmes de câbles sous-marins.
Renforcer la collaboration entre les différentes parties prenantes pour protéger les infrastructures sous-marines critiques.
Aligner les discussions sur les priorités de l’UIT en matière de câbles sous-marins, de résilience et d’infrastructures numériques.

Résultats attendus:

Amélioration des connaissances et de l’expertise technique en matière de résilience des câbles sous-marins.
Renforcement des cadres politiques et réglementaires pour la protection des infrastructures sous-marines en Afrique.
Amélioration de la collaboration et de la coordination entre les parties prenantes aux niveaux continental et mondial.
Normes et politiques concrètes relatives aux systèmes de câbles sous-marins.

Participants:

L’atelier réunira :
Les États Membres et les Membres Associés de l’UAT
Les opérateurs de câbles sous-marins et les acteurs du secteur
Les Communautés Economiques Régionales (CER)
Les partenaires internationaux et les organismes de normalisation (Ex : l’UIT, l’ICPC, l’ISOC)
Les universités et les instituts de recherche
Les organisations de la société civile

Format et durée : 2 heures

Format : atelier de renforcement des capacités en ligne avec présentations d’experts, études de cas, recommandations et appel à l’action

Lieu et date :

10 Décembre 2025, En ligne

Partenaires:

Conclusion:

L’atelier ATU-ASEF offrira une plateforme opportune pour renforcer la résilience de l’Afrique en matière de systèmes de câbles sous-marins et garantir l’engagement coordonné du continent. En combinant le renforcement des connaissances techniques et la préparation des politiques, cette initiative soutient le programme à long terme de l’Afrique en matière de transformation numérique et de connectivité.

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Session Block
Activity
Title / Focus
Lead Person(s)
Title / Organisation / Role

Opening Session
Welcome remarks
Introductory
Mr. Egomaron Jegede
Snr. Program Manager, Network Investments – Meta

Opening address
Introductory
Mr. John Omo
Secretary-General, African Telecommunications Union (ATU)

Keynote address
The Strategic Importance of Submarine Cable Resilience for Africa’s Digital Future
Dr ’Bosun Tijani
Hon. Minister of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy, Federal Republic of Nigeria

Setting the Context
Presentations
Moderated by Mr. Egomaron Jegede
Current State of Submarine Cables in Africa: Opportunities and Vulnerabilities
Mr. Mark Tinka
Co-Founder & Managing Director, TransmissionCo; former Head of Engineering, SEACOM
View/ Download Presentation

Global Trends in Submarine Cable Infrastructure and Risks
Prof. Theophilus A. Benson
Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University & CMU–Africa
View/ Download Presentation

Technical Perspectives
Presentations
Moderated by Mr. Egomaron Jegede
Best Practices in Submarine Cable Deployment and Maintenance
Ms. Geraldine Le Meur
Managing Director, GreenLink Marine (Singapore)
View/ Download Presentation

Emerging Technologies for Enhancing Cable Resilience (AI, Satellite Integration, Monitoring Tools)
Ms. Samia Bahsoun
Co-Founder, Aqua2Terra; Principal, S2 Associates International

Emerging Technologies for Enhancing Cable Resilience (AI, Satellite Integration, Monitoring Tools)
Mr. Chongguang Ma
General Manager, MEA Region, HMN Technologies.
View/ Download Presentation

Q&A

Policy & Regulatory Dimensions
Panel discussion
Moderated by Mr. Ahmed Atyya
Strengthening Standards, Policy, Legal and Regulatory Frameworks for Submarine Cable Protection in Africa
Mr. Richard Anago
Programme Coordinator at the ITU Regional Office for Africa.
Remarks – En | Remarks – Fr

Mr. Douglas Njenga
Director, WIOCC; Executive Committee Member, ICPC

Mr. Abayomi Adebanjo
Regional Business Head & General Counsel, MainOne (Equinix)

Ms. Hanane Boujemi
CEO, Tech Policy Tank

Prof. Barèrèm Mêlgueba MAO
Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and Posts (ARCEP) (Togo)

Regional & Global Cooperation
Presentation
Lessons from Other Regions on Submarine Cable Resilience
Ms. Elina Noor
Senior Fellow, Asia Program, Carnegie

Public-Private Partnerships and Investment Models for Africa’s Cable Infrastructure
Mr. Kevin Mutuma Kaburu
Managing Director, Digital Infrastructure – Middle East & Africa, SEACOM
View/ Download Presentation

Q&A

Closing Session
Closing remarks
Conclusion
Ms. Oluwakemi Adeyanju
Co-founder, ASEF Africa

Closing remarks
Conclusion
Mr. John Omo
ATU Secretary General

Opening Session

Welcome Remarks
ASEF Co-Founder

Mr. Egomaron Jegede
Egomaron Jegede is a Co-Founder of the Africa Subsea Ecosystem Forum (ASEF) and Snr Program Manager, Network Investments – Infrastructure at Meta. An experienced technology professional with 18+ years experience delivering complex multi million dollar global infrastructure projects including Subsea Cables, Terrestrial Fiber and Data Centers in West Africa, EMEA and from Europe to the US.
He served as PM of 2Africa Subsea Cable Project for 2021-2023 and is passionate about crafting and deploying technology solutions to solve challenging and dynamic business needs globally. With experience in Technology Strategy, Management Consulting, Telecoms and Infrastructure, Egomaron served on the Nigerian Presidential Committee as lead consultant co-ordinating working groups to support successful drafting and publishing of the Nigerian National Broadband Plan 2020-2025.

Opening Address:

Mr. John OMO,
Secretary General of ATU
Mr. John OMO is the Secretary-General of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU), the African Union’s specialized agency for telecommunications and ICTs’ development in Africa. He has held the position since January 2019. He leads the continental body entrusted with building consensus within African countries in the development of ICT policies, systems and services, and also in coordinating African participation in international ICT fora. Mr. Omo has 33 years of experience as a lawyer and has contributed immensely to the development of local and international policies, legislation, agreements, and treaties in all areas of public service life but mainly in the area of ICTs. Mr. Omo was awarded the Global Merit Leader Awards 2022 by Telecom Review during Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit in Dubai, UAE.

Keynote Address:
The Strategic Importance of Submarine Cable Resilience for Africa’s Digital Future

Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani,
Hon. Minister of Communications Innovation & Digital, Nigeria
Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani is the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy of Nigeria and a TIME100 AI 2025 awardee for his leadership in advancing AI globally. He is the co-founder and former CEO of Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB), a leading pan-African technology and innovation centre with presence in Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda and Namibia. He previously served as European Innovation Manager at PERA and worked at the International Trade Centre in Geneva. Dr. Tijani holds degrees from the University of Jos, Warwick University and the University of Leicester, and serves as Vice Chair of the ITU Council, Co-Chair of the ITU Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience, and a member of UNITAR’s Board of Trustees and the ITU Digital Innovation Board.

Presentations Moderated by Mr. Egomaron Jegede

Presentation:
Current State of Submarine Cables in Africa: Opportunities and Vulnerabilities

Mr. Mark Tinka
Mr. Mark Tinka is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of TransmissionCo, bringing nearly twenty-five years of experience in the Internet engineering sector. He specializes in high-capacity DWDM optical transmission services and has extensive expertise in DWDM and IP/MPLS networking, network design and large-scale engineering. Prior to TransmissionCo, he served as Head of Engineering at SEACOM, where he led complex network infrastructure projects and drove technical innovation across the continent.

Presentation:
Global Trends in Submarine Cable Infrastructure and Risks

Prof. Theophilus A. Benson
Prof. Theophilus A. Benson is a faculty member in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Carnegie Mellon University and Carnegie Mellon University–Africa, where his work focuses on models, algorithms and frameworks that enhance network reliability. His research has earned multiple Test of Time awards, faculty awards and best paper awards. He has chaired leading networking conferences, including NSDI, SIGCOMM and IMC, and serves on several international steering committees.

Technical Perspective:
Best Practices in Submarine Cable Deployment and Maintenance

Ms. Geraldine Le Meur
Ms. Geraldine Le Meur is the Managing Director of GreenLink Marine (Singapore), specializing in subsea cable route engineering, risk assessments, marine stakeholder engagement and subsea cable protection strategies. With more than twenty years of global experience across over forty countries, she has led feasibility studies, permitting, site assessments, marine surveys and cable protection programmes for international telecommunication systems. She previously served as Senior Marine and Industry Liaison Manager and as Cable Route Survey Project Manager.

Technical Perspective:
Emerging Technologies for Enhancing Cable Resilience (AI, Satellite Integration, Monitoring Tools)

Ms. Samia Bahsoun
Ms. Samia Bahsoun is the Co-Founder of Aqua2Terra and Principal of the global telecom advisory firm S2 Associates International. A telecom infrastructure innovator and strategic adviser, she brings a distinguished track record shaped by early R&D roles at Bell Labs, executive leadership positions and multiple entrepreneurial ventures. She has led the design and deployment of subsea, national backbone, metro and access networks, advising governments, service providers and hyperscalers across Africa, the Middle East and the Americas.

Technical Perspective:
Emerging Technologies for Enhancing Cable Resilience (AI, Satellite Integration, Monitoring Tools)

Mr. Chongguang Ma
Mr. Chongguang Ma is the General Manager for the Middle East and Africa region at HMN Technologies, bringing fifteen years of experience across the telecommunications industry. His background spans research and development, solution engineering and sales, covering both subsea and terrestrial network systems, and he maintains extensive technical and industry relationships across the region.

Q&A
Q&A

Panel discussion Moderated by Mr. Ahmed Atyya

Moderator Session 2:

Mr. Ahmed Atyya
Mr. Ahmed Atyya is a telecommunications and ICT regulatory expert with extensive experience supporting national and regional policy development aligned with ITU recommendations and global standards. His expertise covers numbering plan administration, licensing regimes, competition policy, consumer protection, privacy regulation, and IPv6 migration strategies. He is actively engaged with ITU-T Study Group 2, contributing to international work on numbering, naming, addressing and routing. Mr. Atyya has a strong record of translating technical requirements into effective regulatory frameworks and facilitating multi-stakeholder coordination to advance digital transformation objectives. He holds an MSc in Information Technology (Information Security) and has advanced English proficiency.

Panel Discussion:
Strengthening Standards, Policy, Legal, and Regulatory Frameworks for Submarine Cable Protection in Africa:

Mr. Richard ANAGO
An Engineer in Telecommunications Design, Mr. Richard ANAGO has over 30 years of experience in telecommunications and ICT, with expertise in development, standardization, and radiocommunications. He served for 20 years as Head of Cooperation and International Relations in Burkina Faso. Since December 2024, he has been serving as Programme Coordinator at the ITU Regional Office for Africa.

Panel Discussion:
Strengthening Standards, Policy, Legal, and Regulatory Frameworks for Submarine Cable Protection in Africa:

Mr. Douglas Njenga
Mr. Douglas Njenga is a Director at WIOCC, a pan-African digital infrastructure company investing in subsea and terrestrial networks. With more than a decade of experience in telecommunications, law and regulatory strategy, he oversees engagement with governments and policy bodies to advance harmonized frameworks for investment, competition and digital inclusion. He has been instrumental in regional policy dialogues on open access, infrastructure sharing and collaboration to expand affordable broadband and accelerate Africa’s connectivity transformation. Mr. Njenga also serves on the Executive Committee of the International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC), contributing to global initiatives that safeguard subsea cable systems and promote resilient international connectivity.

Panel Discussion:
Strengthening Standards, Policy, Legal, and Regulatory Frameworks for Submarine Cable Protection in Africa:

Mr. Abayomi Adebanjo
Mr. Abayomi Adebanjo is the Regional Business Head and General Counsel at MainOne Cable Company (an Equinix Inc. subsidiary), where he oversees sales, operations, legal, regulatory and compliance functions across West Africa. He has led major initiatives in data centre development, fibre-optic expansion and innovative infrastructure financing. A former Co-Head of Financial Services at Jackson, Etti & Edu, he is widely recognised in the profession, earning distinctions including IFLR “Rising Star,” Chambers Global “Leading Lawyer,” “African Legal Rising Star,” and “Top 40 Lawyers Under 40.”

Panel Discussion:
Strengthening Standards, Policy, Legal, and Regulatory Frameworks for Submarine Cable Protection in Africa:

Ms. Hanane Boujemi
Hanane Boujemi is a seasoned leader in tech policy and regulatory strategy, with over 18 years of experience shaping governance frameworks across emerging and advanced markets. She specializes in digital regulation, and technology risk management, advising senior government leaders, industry, and multilateral institutions on building policies that balance innovation with public interest.
Her work sits at the intersection of technology, law, and global affairs, where she has led high-impact initiatives across EMEA to strengthen regulatory ecosystems, advance ethical AI deployment, and support evidence-based policymaking. As the CEO of Tech Policy Tank, Ms. Boujemi is committed to bridging the worlds of tech and regulation—driving forward strategies that combine safe, sustainable, and inclusive technological progress with economic impact.

Panel Discussion:
Strengthening Standards, Policy, Legal, and Regulatory Frameworks for Submarine Cable Protection in Africa:

Prof. Barèrèm-Mêlgueba MAO
Prof. Barèrèm-Mêlgueba MAO is an expert in the field of optical communication technologies, fiber optics communication networks, radiocommunication technology, digital infrastructures and management of engineering projects in telecommunications at Autorité de Régulation des Communications Electroniques et des Postes (ARCEP) from Togo, the national telecommunication authorithy of Togo. After joining ARCEP-TOGO in 2013, he has been working on radiospectrum management and monitoring, fiber optics communications networks regulation and monitoring, quality of service, research and development projects.
He has been working as digital infrastructure expert on national level projects like e-Government project, design of national optical fiber backbone networks project, design of FTTH networks in main cities of Togo, MCC Threshold Programme. He received the BSc in Physics in 2004 and the MSc in Physics in 2006 from Université de Lomé in Togo, a Ph.D. degree in Optical Engineering/Optical Communication Technology from Zhejiang University in China in 2012.
He is Associate Professor in optical engineering, optical communication technologies and information technology at Physics Department and Computer Sciences Department in Université de Lomé. His research interests include optical fibers, fiber-based devices, fiber lasers, fiber sensors, optical networks, fiber optics access networks, nonlinear fiber optics, Radio Over Fiber, DWDM and SDM systems, free-space communications, computer networks, cybersecurity, quantum cryptography, AI and optical networks.

Regional and Global Cooperation

Presentation:
Lessons from Other Regions on Submarine Cable Resilience

Ms. Elina Noor
Ms. Elina Noor is a Senior Fellow in the Asia Program at Carnegie, where her work focuses on developments in Southeast Asia, with particular attention to how emerging technologies are reshaping power dynamics, governance and nation-building. She previously served as Director of Political-Security Affairs and Deputy Director of the Washington, D.C. office at the Asia Society Policy Institute, and as an Associate Professor at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies in Honolulu.

Presentation:
Public-Private Partnerships and Investment Models for Africa’s Cable Infrastructure

Mr. Kevin Mutuma Kaburu
Mr. Kevin Mutuma Kaburu is the Managing Director for Digital Infrastructure – Middle East and Africa at SEACOM, bringing more than fifteen years of experience in the telecommunications sector. He focuses on expanding and securing fibre and subsea cable systems across East Africa and the Middle East. Previously, as Director of Carrier Business for China Mobile International in Kenya, he managed major fibre projects across Sub-Saharan Africa, including terrestrial, metro, PoP, data centre and subsea cable connectivity.

Q&A
Q&A

Closing Remarks

Co-Founder, ASEF Africa

Ms. Oluwakemi Adeyanju,
Ms. Oluwakemi Adeyanju is the Managing Director of Aetheris Consult, the co-founder and CEO of ASEF Africa, and leads the UK chapter of Women in Tech Africa. She has over 18 years of experience shaping the legal, policy, and regulatory landscape for subsea cables, data centres, and satellite connectivity across EMEA. She chaired the 2Africa Policy Working Group at Meta and developed subsea best-practice frameworks. Her portfolio covers major systems including 2Africa, IEX, IAX, OAC, MainOne, DARE1, SMW6 and the Deep Blue. Ms. Adeyanju also serves as a Pen Holder in an ITU Working Group contributing to global standards on subsea cable resilience. Formerly Head of Regulatory Services at MainOne (Equinix), she enabled market entry and open-access broadband policy across more than fifteen African markets.

Co-Conveners

Director and Head of Standardization, ATU
Co-Founder, ASEF Africa

Mr. Isaac Boateng
Mr. Isaac Boateng is the Director and Head of Standardization at the African
Telecommunications Union (ATU), with over twenty-three years of experience in
the digital technology and ICT sector. He oversees the development and
implementation of sector-specific initiatives, projects and programmes, and
provides technical support to ATU Members in their preparations for global and
regional conferences, including standardization-related engagements within the
International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the African Union (AU) and the
Regional Economic Communities (RECs).
Prior to joining ATU, Mr. Boateng served as Deputy Director in charge of
Technical Regulations at the National Communications Authority of Ghana. He has
been an ITU standardization expert since 2008, serving as Vice-Chair of the
Telecommunication Standardization Advisory Group (TSAG), Vice-Chair of ITU-T
Study Group 11 (signalling requirements and protocols), and Chair of the ITU-T
SG11 Regional Group for Africa. He has edited several ITU-T Recommendations and
Technical Papers and has chaired numerous national, regional and international
committees in ICT standardization, development and fintech.

Ms. Nomsa Muswai
Ms. Nomsa Muswai is the Co-Founder of ASEF Africa and a strategic negotiator for
Global Network Acquisition at Google. She has extensive experience in subsea and
terrestrial network development across the EMEA region and serves as a member of
the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Advisory Body for Submarine Cable
Resilience, where she contributes to international best practices on the protection
of critical subsea infrastructure.
Prior to joining Google, Ms. Muswai worked as EMEA Co-Lead Partner Engineer for
Network Implementation at Meta and previously served as a Senior Network Engineer
at Core2Africa. She holds an MBA from Cardiff Metropolitan University and a
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of South Africa.

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Article: Subsea Cable Resilience Workshop Calls for Rethink of Africa’s Critical Infrastructure

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Video: ATU-ASEF Online Capacity Building Workshop on Subsea Cable Resilience

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Concept Note - En

Background:

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 issues, the African Telecommunications Union (ATU), in partnership with the Africa Subsea Ecosystem Forum (ASEF) is organizing an online Capacity Building Workshop on Submarine Cable Resilience. The workshop will enhance the technical, policy, and regulatory knowledge of African stakeholders to safeguard this critical infrastructure.

Objectives:

The main objectives of the workshop are to:
Build capacity of African member states, regulators, operators, and industry players on submarine cable resilience and security.
Share best practices on planning, deployment, protection, and maintenance of submarine cable systems.
Strengthen multi-stakeholder collaboration in protecting critical subsea infrastructure.
Align discussions with ITU priorities related to submarine cables, resilience, and digital infrastructure.

Expected Outcomes

Enhanced knowledge and technical expertise on submarine cable resilience.
Strengthened policy and regulatory frameworks for subsea infrastructure protection in Africa.
Improved collaboration and coordination among stakeholders at continental and global levels.
Concrete standards and policies related to submarine cable systems.

Participants:

The workshop meeting will bring together:
ATU Member States, Associate Members and Regulators
Submarine Cable Operators and Industry Players
Regional Economic Communities (RECs)
International Partners and Standards Bodies (e.g. ITU, ICPC, ISOC)
Academia and Research Institutions
Civil Society Organizations

Format and Duration: 2hrs:

Format: online capacity building workshop with expert presentations, case studies, recommendations and call for action

Venue and Date:

10th December 2025; Virtual

Partners:

Conclusion:

The ATU–ASEF workshop will provide a timely platform to strengthen Africa’s resilience in submarine cable systems and ensure the continent’s coordinated engagement. By combining technical knowledge building with policy preparation, the initiative supports Africa’s long-term digital transformation and connectivity agenda.

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Concept Note - Fr

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Contexte:

Les systèmes de câbles sous-marins constituent l’épine dorsale de la connectivité mondiale, acheminant plus de 95 % des communications internationales et du trafic Internet. La transformation numérique et le développement socio-économique de l’Afrique dépendent fortement de la sécurité, de la résilience et de l’expansion de ces systèmes. Cependant, les câbles sous-marins sont exposés à de multiples risques, notamment des dommages physiques, des cybermenaces, une redondance insuffisante et des défis en matière de gouvernance.
Pour aborder ces questions, l’Union Africaine des Télécommunications (UAT), en partenariat avec le Forum Africain sur l’Ecosystème Sous-Marin (Africa Subsea Ecosystem Forum – ASEF), organise un atelier en ligne sur le renforcement des capacités en matière de résilience des câbles sous-marins. Cet atelier permettra d’améliorer les connaissances techniques, politiques et réglementaires des parties prenantes africaines afin de protéger cette infrastructure essentielle.

Objectifs:

Les principaux objectifs de l’atelier sont les suivants :
Renforcer les capacités des États Membres Africains, des régulateurs, des opérateurs et des acteurs du secteur en matière de résilience et de sécurité des câbles sous-marins.
Partager les meilleures pratiques en matière de planification, de déploiement, de protection et de maintenance des systèmes de câbles sous-marins.
Renforcer la collaboration entre les différentes parties prenantes pour protéger les infrastructures sous-marines critiques.
Aligner les discussions sur les priorités de l’UIT en matière de câbles sous-marins, de résilience et d’infrastructures numériques.

Résultats attendus:

Amélioration des connaissances et de l’expertise technique en matière de résilience des câbles sous-marins.
Renforcement des cadres politiques et réglementaires pour la protection des infrastructures sous-marines en Afrique.
Amélioration de la collaboration et de la coordination entre les parties prenantes aux niveaux continental et mondial.
Normes et politiques concrètes relatives aux systèmes de câbles sous-marins.

Participants:

L’atelier réunira :
Les États Membres et les Membres Associés de l’UAT
Les opérateurs de câbles sous-marins et les acteurs du secteur
Les Communautés Economiques Régionales (CER)
Les partenaires internationaux et les organismes de normalisation (Ex : l’UIT, l’ICPC, l’ISOC)
Les universités et les instituts de recherche
Les organisations de la société civile

Format et durée : 2 heures

Format : atelier de renforcement des capacités en ligne avec présentations d’experts, études de cas, recommandations et appel à l’action

Lieu et date :

10 Décembre 2025, En ligne

Partenaires:

Conclusion:

L’atelier ATU-ASEF offrira une plateforme opportune pour renforcer la résilience de l’Afrique en matière de systèmes de câbles sous-marins et garantir l’engagement coordonné du continent. En combinant le renforcement des connaissances techniques et la préparation des politiques, cette initiative soutient le programme à long terme de l’Afrique en matière de transformation numérique et de connectivité.

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Programme

Session Block
Activity
Title / Focus
Lead Person(s)
Title / Organisation / Role

Opening Session
Welcome remarks
Introductory
Mr. Egomaron Jegede
Snr. Program Manager, Network Investments – Meta

Opening address
Introductory
Mr. John Omo
Secretary-General, African Telecommunications Union (ATU)

Keynote address
The Strategic Importance of Submarine Cable Resilience for Africa’s Digital Future
Dr ’Bosun Tijani
Hon. Minister of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy, Federal Republic of Nigeria

Setting the Context
Presentations
Moderated by Mr. Egomaron Jegede
Current State of Submarine Cables in Africa: Opportunities and Vulnerabilities
Mr. Mark Tinka
Co-Founder & Managing Director, TransmissionCo; former Head of Engineering, SEACOM
View/ Download Presentation

Global Trends in Submarine Cable Infrastructure and Risks
Prof. Theophilus A. Benson
Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University & CMU–Africa
View/ Download Presentation

Technical Perspectives
Presentations
Moderated by Mr. Egomaron Jegede
Best Practices in Submarine Cable Deployment and Maintenance
Ms. Geraldine Le Meur
Managing Director, GreenLink Marine (Singapore)
View/ Download Presentation

Emerging Technologies for Enhancing Cable Resilience (AI, Satellite Integration, Monitoring Tools)
Ms. Samia Bahsoun
Co-Founder, Aqua2Terra; Principal, S2 Associates International

Emerging Technologies for Enhancing Cable Resilience (AI, Satellite Integration, Monitoring Tools)
Mr. Chongguang Ma
General Manager, MEA Region, HMN Technologies.
View/ Download Presentation

Q&A

Policy & Regulatory Dimensions
Panel discussion
Moderated by Mr. Ahmed Atyya
Strengthening Standards, Policy, Legal and Regulatory Frameworks for Submarine Cable Protection in Africa
Mr. Richard Anago
Programme Coordinator at the ITU Regional Office for Africa.
Remarks – En | Remarks – Fr

Mr. Douglas Njenga
Director, WIOCC; Executive Committee Member, ICPC

Mr. Abayomi Adebanjo
Regional Business Head & General Counsel, MainOne (Equinix)

Ms. Hanane Boujemi
CEO, Tech Policy Tank

Prof. Barèrèm Mêlgueba MAO
Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and Posts (ARCEP) (Togo)

Regional & Global Cooperation
Presentation
Lessons from Other Regions on Submarine Cable Resilience
Ms. Elina Noor
Senior Fellow, Asia Program, Carnegie

Public-Private Partnerships and Investment Models for Africa’s Cable Infrastructure
Mr. Kevin Mutuma Kaburu
Managing Director, Digital Infrastructure – Middle East & Africa, SEACOM
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Q&A

Closing Session
Closing remarks
Conclusion
Ms. Oluwakemi Adeyanju
Co-founder, ASEF Africa

Closing remarks
Conclusion
Mr. John Omo
ATU Secretary General

Speaker Biographies

Opening Session

Welcome Remarks
ASEF Co-Founder

Mr. Egomaron Jegede
Egomaron Jegede is a Co-Founder of the Africa Subsea Ecosystem Forum (ASEF) and Snr Program Manager, Network Investments – Infrastructure at Meta. An experienced technology professional with 18+ years experience delivering complex multi million dollar global infrastructure projects including Subsea Cables, Terrestrial Fiber and Data Centers in West Africa, EMEA and from Europe to the US.
He served as PM of 2Africa Subsea Cable Project for 2021-2023 and is passionate about crafting and deploying technology solutions to solve challenging and dynamic business needs globally. With experience in Technology Strategy, Management Consulting, Telecoms and Infrastructure, Egomaron served on the Nigerian Presidential Committee as lead consultant co-ordinating working groups to support successful drafting and publishing of the Nigerian National Broadband Plan 2020-2025.

Opening Address:

Mr. John OMO,
Secretary General of ATU
Mr. John OMO is the Secretary-General of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU), the African Union’s specialized agency for telecommunications and ICTs’ development in Africa. He has held the position since January 2019. He leads the continental body entrusted with building consensus within African countries in the development of ICT policies, systems and services, and also in coordinating African participation in international ICT fora. Mr. Omo has 33 years of experience as a lawyer and has contributed immensely to the development of local and international policies, legislation, agreements, and treaties in all areas of public service life but mainly in the area of ICTs. Mr. Omo was awarded the Global Merit Leader Awards 2022 by Telecom Review during Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit in Dubai, UAE.

Keynote Address:
The Strategic Importance of Submarine Cable Resilience for Africa’s Digital Future

Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani,
Hon. Minister of Communications Innovation & Digital, Nigeria
Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani is the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy of Nigeria and a TIME100 AI 2025 awardee for his leadership in advancing AI globally. He is the co-founder and former CEO of Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB), a leading pan-African technology and innovation centre with presence in Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda and Namibia. He previously served as European Innovation Manager at PERA and worked at the International Trade Centre in Geneva. Dr. Tijani holds degrees from the University of Jos, Warwick University and the University of Leicester, and serves as Vice Chair of the ITU Council, Co-Chair of the ITU Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience, and a member of UNITAR’s Board of Trustees and the ITU Digital Innovation Board.

Presentations Moderated by Mr. Egomaron Jegede

Presentation:
Current State of Submarine Cables in Africa: Opportunities and Vulnerabilities

Mr. Mark Tinka
Mr. Mark Tinka is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of TransmissionCo, bringing nearly twenty-five years of experience in the Internet engineering sector. He specializes in high-capacity DWDM optical transmission services and has extensive expertise in DWDM and IP/MPLS networking, network design and large-scale engineering. Prior to TransmissionCo, he served as Head of Engineering at SEACOM, where he led complex network infrastructure projects and drove technical innovation across the continent.

Presentation:
Global Trends in Submarine Cable Infrastructure and Risks

Prof. Theophilus A. Benson
Prof. Theophilus A. Benson is a faculty member in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Carnegie Mellon University and Carnegie Mellon University–Africa, where his work focuses on models, algorithms and frameworks that enhance network reliability. His research has earned multiple Test of Time awards, faculty awards and best paper awards. He has chaired leading networking conferences, including NSDI, SIGCOMM and IMC, and serves on several international steering committees.

Technical Perspective:
Best Practices in Submarine Cable Deployment and Maintenance

Ms. Geraldine Le Meur
Ms. Geraldine Le Meur is the Managing Director of GreenLink Marine (Singapore), specializing in subsea cable route engineering, risk assessments, marine stakeholder engagement and subsea cable protection strategies. With more than twenty years of global experience across over forty countries, she has led feasibility studies, permitting, site assessments, marine surveys and cable protection programmes for international telecommunication systems. She previously served as Senior Marine and Industry Liaison Manager and as Cable Route Survey Project Manager.

Technical Perspective:
Emerging Technologies for Enhancing Cable Resilience (AI, Satellite Integration, Monitoring Tools)

Ms. Samia Bahsoun
Ms. Samia Bahsoun is the Co-Founder of Aqua2Terra and Principal of the global telecom advisory firm S2 Associates International. A telecom infrastructure innovator and strategic adviser, she brings a distinguished track record shaped by early R&D roles at Bell Labs, executive leadership positions and multiple entrepreneurial ventures. She has led the design and deployment of subsea, national backbone, metro and access networks, advising governments, service providers and hyperscalers across Africa, the Middle East and the Americas.

Technical Perspective:
Emerging Technologies for Enhancing Cable Resilience (AI, Satellite Integration, Monitoring Tools)

Mr. Chongguang Ma
Mr. Chongguang Ma is the General Manager for the Middle East and Africa region at HMN Technologies, bringing fifteen years of experience across the telecommunications industry. His background spans research and development, solution engineering and sales, covering both subsea and terrestrial network systems, and he maintains extensive technical and industry relationships across the region.

Q&A
Q&A

Panel discussion Moderated by Mr. Ahmed Atyya

Moderator Session 2:

Mr. Ahmed Atyya
Mr. Ahmed Atyya is a telecommunications and ICT regulatory expert with extensive experience supporting national and regional policy development aligned with ITU recommendations and global standards. His expertise covers numbering plan administration, licensing regimes, competition policy, consumer protection, privacy regulation, and IPv6 migration strategies. He is actively engaged with ITU-T Study Group 2, contributing to international work on numbering, naming, addressing and routing. Mr. Atyya has a strong record of translating technical requirements into effective regulatory frameworks and facilitating multi-stakeholder coordination to advance digital transformation objectives. He holds an MSc in Information Technology (Information Security) and has advanced English proficiency.

Panel Discussion:
Strengthening Standards, Policy, Legal, and Regulatory Frameworks for Submarine Cable Protection in Africa:

Mr. Richard ANAGO
An Engineer in Telecommunications Design, Mr. Richard ANAGO has over 30 years of experience in telecommunications and ICT, with expertise in development, standardization, and radiocommunications. He served for 20 years as Head of Cooperation and International Relations in Burkina Faso. Since December 2024, he has been serving as Programme Coordinator at the ITU Regional Office for Africa.

Panel Discussion:
Strengthening Standards, Policy, Legal, and Regulatory Frameworks for Submarine Cable Protection in Africa:

Mr. Douglas Njenga
Mr. Douglas Njenga is a Director at WIOCC, a pan-African digital infrastructure company investing in subsea and terrestrial networks. With more than a decade of experience in telecommunications, law and regulatory strategy, he oversees engagement with governments and policy bodies to advance harmonized frameworks for investment, competition and digital inclusion. He has been instrumental in regional policy dialogues on open access, infrastructure sharing and collaboration to expand affordable broadband and accelerate Africa’s connectivity transformation. Mr. Njenga also serves on the Executive Committee of the International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC), contributing to global initiatives that safeguard subsea cable systems and promote resilient international connectivity.

Panel Discussion:
Strengthening Standards, Policy, Legal, and Regulatory Frameworks for Submarine Cable Protection in Africa:

Mr. Abayomi Adebanjo
Mr. Abayomi Adebanjo is the Regional Business Head and General Counsel at MainOne Cable Company (an Equinix Inc. subsidiary), where he oversees sales, operations, legal, regulatory and compliance functions across West Africa. He has led major initiatives in data centre development, fibre-optic expansion and innovative infrastructure financing. A former Co-Head of Financial Services at Jackson, Etti & Edu, he is widely recognised in the profession, earning distinctions including IFLR “Rising Star,” Chambers Global “Leading Lawyer,” “African Legal Rising Star,” and “Top 40 Lawyers Under 40.”

Panel Discussion:
Strengthening Standards, Policy, Legal, and Regulatory Frameworks for Submarine Cable Protection in Africa:

Ms. Hanane Boujemi
Hanane Boujemi is a seasoned leader in tech policy and regulatory strategy, with over 18 years of experience shaping governance frameworks across emerging and advanced markets. She specializes in digital regulation, and technology risk management, advising senior government leaders, industry, and multilateral institutions on building policies that balance innovation with public interest.
Her work sits at the intersection of technology, law, and global affairs, where she has led high-impact initiatives across EMEA to strengthen regulatory ecosystems, advance ethical AI deployment, and support evidence-based policymaking. As the CEO of Tech Policy Tank, Ms. Boujemi is committed to bridging the worlds of tech and regulation—driving forward strategies that combine safe, sustainable, and inclusive technological progress with economic impact.

Panel Discussion:
Strengthening Standards, Policy, Legal, and Regulatory Frameworks for Submarine Cable Protection in Africa:

Prof. Barèrèm-Mêlgueba MAO
Prof. Barèrèm-Mêlgueba MAO is an expert in the field of optical communication technologies, fiber optics communication networks, radiocommunication technology, digital infrastructures and management of engineering projects in telecommunications at Autorité de Régulation des Communications Electroniques et des Postes (ARCEP) from Togo, the national telecommunication authorithy of Togo. After joining ARCEP-TOGO in 2013, he has been working on radiospectrum management and monitoring, fiber optics communications networks regulation and monitoring, quality of service, research and development projects.
He has been working as digital infrastructure expert on national level projects like e-Government project, design of national optical fiber backbone networks project, design of FTTH networks in main cities of Togo, MCC Threshold Programme. He received the BSc in Physics in 2004 and the MSc in Physics in 2006 from Université de Lomé in Togo, a Ph.D. degree in Optical Engineering/Optical Communication Technology from Zhejiang University in China in 2012.
He is Associate Professor in optical engineering, optical communication technologies and information technology at Physics Department and Computer Sciences Department in Université de Lomé. His research interests include optical fibers, fiber-based devices, fiber lasers, fiber sensors, optical networks, fiber optics access networks, nonlinear fiber optics, Radio Over Fiber, DWDM and SDM systems, free-space communications, computer networks, cybersecurity, quantum cryptography, AI and optical networks.

Regional and Global Cooperation

Presentation:
Lessons from Other Regions on Submarine Cable Resilience

Ms. Elina Noor
Ms. Elina Noor is a Senior Fellow in the Asia Program at Carnegie, where her work focuses on developments in Southeast Asia, with particular attention to how emerging technologies are reshaping power dynamics, governance and nation-building. She previously served as Director of Political-Security Affairs and Deputy Director of the Washington, D.C. office at the Asia Society Policy Institute, and as an Associate Professor at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies in Honolulu.

Presentation:
Public-Private Partnerships and Investment Models for Africa’s Cable Infrastructure

Mr. Kevin Mutuma Kaburu
Mr. Kevin Mutuma Kaburu is the Managing Director for Digital Infrastructure – Middle East and Africa at SEACOM, bringing more than fifteen years of experience in the telecommunications sector. He focuses on expanding and securing fibre and subsea cable systems across East Africa and the Middle East. Previously, as Director of Carrier Business for China Mobile International in Kenya, he managed major fibre projects across Sub-Saharan Africa, including terrestrial, metro, PoP, data centre and subsea cable connectivity.

Q&A
Q&A

Closing Remarks

Co-Founder, ASEF Africa

Ms. Oluwakemi Adeyanju,
Ms. Oluwakemi Adeyanju is the Managing Director of Aetheris Consult, the co-founder and CEO of ASEF Africa, and leads the UK chapter of Women in Tech Africa. She has over 18 years of experience shaping the legal, policy, and regulatory landscape for subsea cables, data centres, and satellite connectivity across EMEA. She chaired the 2Africa Policy Working Group at Meta and developed subsea best-practice frameworks. Her portfolio covers major systems including 2Africa, IEX, IAX, OAC, MainOne, DARE1, SMW6 and the Deep Blue. Ms. Adeyanju also serves as a Pen Holder in an ITU Working Group contributing to global standards on subsea cable resilience. Formerly Head of Regulatory Services at MainOne (Equinix), she enabled market entry and open-access broadband policy across more than fifteen African markets.

Co-Conveners

Director and Head of Standardization, ATU
Co-Founder, ASEF Africa

Mr. Isaac Boateng
Mr. Isaac Boateng is the Director and Head of Standardization at the African
Telecommunications Union (ATU), with over twenty-three years of experience in
the digital technology and ICT sector. He oversees the development and
implementation of sector-specific initiatives, projects and programmes, and
provides technical support to ATU Members in their preparations for global and
regional conferences, including standardization-related engagements within the
International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the African Union (AU) and the
Regional Economic Communities (RECs).
Prior to joining ATU, Mr. Boateng served as Deputy Director in charge of
Technical Regulations at the National Communications Authority of Ghana. He has
been an ITU standardization expert since 2008, serving as Vice-Chair of the
Telecommunication Standardization Advisory Group (TSAG), Vice-Chair of ITU-T
Study Group 11 (signalling requirements and protocols), and Chair of the ITU-T
SG11 Regional Group for Africa. He has edited several ITU-T Recommendations and
Technical Papers and has chaired numerous national, regional and international
committees in ICT standardization, development and fintech.

Ms. Nomsa Muswai
Ms. Nomsa Muswai is the Co-Founder of ASEF Africa and a strategic negotiator for
Global Network Acquisition at Google. She has extensive experience in subsea and
terrestrial network development across the EMEA region and serves as a member of
the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Advisory Body for Submarine Cable
Resilience, where she contributes to international best practices on the protection
of critical subsea infrastructure.
Prior to joining Google, Ms. Muswai worked as EMEA Co-Lead Partner Engineer for
Network Implementation at Meta and previously served as a Senior Network Engineer
at Core2Africa. She holds an MBA from Cardiff Metropolitan University and a
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of South Africa.

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Results

Reports

Article: Subsea Cable Resilience Workshop Calls for Rethink of Africa’s Critical Infrastructure

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Video: ATU-ASEF Online Capacity Building Workshop on Subsea Cable Resilience

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Programme

Speaker Biographies

Results

Background:

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 issues, the African Telecommunications Union (ATU), in partnership with the Africa Subsea Ecosystem Forum (ASEF) is organizing an online Capacity Building Workshop on Submarine Cable Resilience. The workshop will enhance the technical, policy, and regulatory knowledge of African stakeholders to safeguard this critical infrastructure.

Objectives:

The main objectives of the workshop are to:
Build capacity of African member states, regulators, operators, and industry players on submarine cable resilience and security.
Share best practices on planning, deployment, protection, and maintenance of submarine cable systems.
Strengthen multi-stakeholder collaboration in protecting critical subsea infrastructure.
Align discussions with ITU priorities related to submarine cables, resilience, and digital infrastructure.

Expected Outcomes

Enhanced knowledge and technical expertise on submarine cable resilience.
Strengthened policy and regulatory frameworks for subsea infrastructure protection in Africa.
Improved collaboration and coordination among stakeholders at continental and global levels.
Concrete standards and policies related to submarine cable systems.

Participants:

The workshop meeting will bring together:
ATU Member States, Associate Members and Regulators
Submarine Cable Operators and Industry Players
Regional Economic Communities (RECs)
International Partners and Standards Bodies (e.g. ITU, ICPC, ISOC)
Academia and Research Institutions
Civil Society Organizations

Format and Duration: 2hrs:

Format: online capacity building workshop with expert presentations, case studies, recommendations and call for action

Venue and Date:

10th December 2025; Virtual

Partners:

Conclusion:

The ATU–ASEF workshop will provide a timely platform to strengthen Africa’s resilience in submarine cable systems and ensure the continent’s coordinated engagement. By combining technical knowledge building with policy preparation, the initiative supports Africa’s long-term digital transformation and connectivity agenda.

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Contexte:

Les systèmes de câbles sous-marins constituent l’épine dorsale de la connectivité mondiale, acheminant plus de 95 % des communications internationales et du trafic Internet. La transformation numérique et le développement socio-économique de l’Afrique dépendent fortement de la sécurité, de la résilience et de l’expansion de ces systèmes. Cependant, les câbles sous-marins sont exposés à de multiples risques, notamment des dommages physiques, des cybermenaces, une redondance insuffisante et des défis en matière de gouvernance.
Pour aborder ces questions, l’Union Africaine des Télécommunications (UAT), en partenariat avec le Forum Africain sur l’Ecosystème Sous-Marin (Africa Subsea Ecosystem Forum – ASEF), organise un atelier en ligne sur le renforcement des capacités en matière de résilience des câbles sous-marins. Cet atelier permettra d’améliorer les connaissances techniques, politiques et réglementaires des parties prenantes africaines afin de protéger cette infrastructure essentielle.

Objectifs:

Les principaux objectifs de l’atelier sont les suivants :
Renforcer les capacités des États Membres Africains, des régulateurs, des opérateurs et des acteurs du secteur en matière de résilience et de sécurité des câbles sous-marins.
Partager les meilleures pratiques en matière de planification, de déploiement, de protection et de maintenance des systèmes de câbles sous-marins.
Renforcer la collaboration entre les différentes parties prenantes pour protéger les infrastructures sous-marines critiques.
Aligner les discussions sur les priorités de l’UIT en matière de câbles sous-marins, de résilience et d’infrastructures numériques.

Résultats attendus:

Amélioration des connaissances et de l’expertise technique en matière de résilience des câbles sous-marins.
Renforcement des cadres politiques et réglementaires pour la protection des infrastructures sous-marines en Afrique.
Amélioration de la collaboration et de la coordination entre les parties prenantes aux niveaux continental et mondial.
Normes et politiques concrètes relatives aux systèmes de câbles sous-marins.

Participants:

L’atelier réunira :
Les États Membres et les Membres Associés de l’UAT
Les opérateurs de câbles sous-marins et les acteurs du secteur
Les Communautés Economiques Régionales (CER)
Les partenaires internationaux et les organismes de normalisation (Ex : l’UIT, l’ICPC, l’ISOC)
Les universités et les instituts de recherche
Les organisations de la société civile

Format et durée : 2 heures

Format : atelier de renforcement des capacités en ligne avec présentations d’experts, études de cas, recommandations et appel à l’action

Lieu et date :

10 Décembre 2025, En ligne

Partenaires:

Conclusion:

L’atelier ATU-ASEF offrira une plateforme opportune pour renforcer la résilience de l’Afrique en matière de systèmes de câbles sous-marins et garantir l’engagement coordonné du continent. En combinant le renforcement des connaissances techniques et la préparation des politiques, cette initiative soutient le programme à long terme de l’Afrique en matière de transformation numérique et de connectivité.

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Session Block
Activity
Title / Focus
Lead Person(s)
Title / Organisation / Role

Opening Session
Welcome remarks
Introductory
Mr. Egomaron Jegede
Snr. Program Manager, Network Investments – Meta

Opening address
Introductory
Mr. John Omo
Secretary-General, African Telecommunications Union (ATU)

Keynote address
The Strategic Importance of Submarine Cable Resilience for Africa’s Digital Future
Dr ’Bosun Tijani
Hon. Minister of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy, Federal Republic of Nigeria

Setting the Context
Presentations
Moderated by Mr. Egomaron Jegede
Current State of Submarine Cables in Africa: Opportunities and Vulnerabilities
Mr. Mark Tinka
Co-Founder & Managing Director, TransmissionCo; former Head of Engineering, SEACOM
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Global Trends in Submarine Cable Infrastructure and Risks
Prof. Theophilus A. Benson
Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University & CMU–Africa
View/ Download Presentation

Technical Perspectives
Presentations
Moderated by Mr. Egomaron Jegede
Best Practices in Submarine Cable Deployment and Maintenance
Ms. Geraldine Le Meur
Managing Director, GreenLink Marine (Singapore)
View/ Download Presentation

Emerging Technologies for Enhancing Cable Resilience (AI, Satellite Integration, Monitoring Tools)
Ms. Samia Bahsoun
Co-Founder, Aqua2Terra; Principal, S2 Associates International

Emerging Technologies for Enhancing Cable Resilience (AI, Satellite Integration, Monitoring Tools)
Mr. Chongguang Ma
General Manager, MEA Region, HMN Technologies.
View/ Download Presentation

Q&A

Policy & Regulatory Dimensions
Panel discussion
Moderated by Mr. Ahmed Atyya
Strengthening Standards, Policy, Legal and Regulatory Frameworks for Submarine Cable Protection in Africa
Mr. Richard Anago
Programme Coordinator at the ITU Regional Office for Africa.
Remarks – En | Remarks – Fr

Mr. Douglas Njenga
Director, WIOCC; Executive Committee Member, ICPC

Mr. Abayomi Adebanjo
Regional Business Head & General Counsel, MainOne (Equinix)

Ms. Hanane Boujemi
CEO, Tech Policy Tank

Prof. Barèrèm Mêlgueba MAO
Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and Posts (ARCEP) (Togo)

Regional & Global Cooperation
Presentation
Lessons from Other Regions on Submarine Cable Resilience
Ms. Elina Noor
Senior Fellow, Asia Program, Carnegie

Public-Private Partnerships and Investment Models for Africa’s Cable Infrastructure
Mr. Kevin Mutuma Kaburu
Managing Director, Digital Infrastructure – Middle East & Africa, SEACOM
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Q&A

Closing Session
Closing remarks
Conclusion
Ms. Oluwakemi Adeyanju
Co-founder, ASEF Africa

Closing remarks
Conclusion
Mr. John Omo
ATU Secretary General

Opening Session

Welcome Remarks
ASEF Co-Founder

Mr. Egomaron Jegede
Egomaron Jegede is a Co-Founder of the Africa Subsea Ecosystem Forum (ASEF) and Snr Program Manager, Network Investments – Infrastructure at Meta. An experienced technology professional with 18+ years experience delivering complex multi million dollar global infrastructure projects including Subsea Cables, Terrestrial Fiber and Data Centers in West Africa, EMEA and from Europe to the US.
He served as PM of 2Africa Subsea Cable Project for 2021-2023 and is passionate about crafting and deploying technology solutions to solve challenging and dynamic business needs globally. With experience in Technology Strategy, Management Consulting, Telecoms and Infrastructure, Egomaron served on the Nigerian Presidential Committee as lead consultant co-ordinating working groups to support successful drafting and publishing of the Nigerian National Broadband Plan 2020-2025.

Opening Address:

Mr. John OMO,
Secretary General of ATU
Mr. John OMO is the Secretary-General of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU), the African Union’s specialized agency for telecommunications and ICTs’ development in Africa. He has held the position since January 2019. He leads the continental body entrusted with building consensus within African countries in the development of ICT policies, systems and services, and also in coordinating African participation in international ICT fora. Mr. Omo has 33 years of experience as a lawyer and has contributed immensely to the development of local and international policies, legislation, agreements, and treaties in all areas of public service life but mainly in the area of ICTs. Mr. Omo was awarded the Global Merit Leader Awards 2022 by Telecom Review during Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit in Dubai, UAE.

Keynote Address:
The Strategic Importance of Submarine Cable Resilience for Africa’s Digital Future

Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani,
Hon. Minister of Communications Innovation & Digital, Nigeria
Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani is the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy of Nigeria and a TIME100 AI 2025 awardee for his leadership in advancing AI globally. He is the co-founder and former CEO of Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB), a leading pan-African technology and innovation centre with presence in Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda and Namibia. He previously served as European Innovation Manager at PERA and worked at the International Trade Centre in Geneva. Dr. Tijani holds degrees from the University of Jos, Warwick University and the University of Leicester, and serves as Vice Chair of the ITU Council, Co-Chair of the ITU Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience, and a member of UNITAR’s Board of Trustees and the ITU Digital Innovation Board.

Presentations Moderated by Mr. Egomaron Jegede

Presentation:
Current State of Submarine Cables in Africa: Opportunities and Vulnerabilities

Mr. Mark Tinka
Mr. Mark Tinka is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of TransmissionCo, bringing nearly twenty-five years of experience in the Internet engineering sector. He specializes in high-capacity DWDM optical transmission services and has extensive expertise in DWDM and IP/MPLS networking, network design and large-scale engineering. Prior to TransmissionCo, he served as Head of Engineering at SEACOM, where he led complex network infrastructure projects and drove technical innovation across the continent.

Presentation:
Global Trends in Submarine Cable Infrastructure and Risks

Prof. Theophilus A. Benson
Prof. Theophilus A. Benson is a faculty member in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Carnegie Mellon University and Carnegie Mellon University–Africa, where his work focuses on models, algorithms and frameworks that enhance network reliability. His research has earned multiple Test of Time awards, faculty awards and best paper awards. He has chaired leading networking conferences, including NSDI, SIGCOMM and IMC, and serves on several international steering committees.

Technical Perspective:
Best Practices in Submarine Cable Deployment and Maintenance

Ms. Geraldine Le Meur
Ms. Geraldine Le Meur is the Managing Director of GreenLink Marine (Singapore), specializing in subsea cable route engineering, risk assessments, marine stakeholder engagement and subsea cable protection strategies. With more than twenty years of global experience across over forty countries, she has led feasibility studies, permitting, site assessments, marine surveys and cable protection programmes for international telecommunication systems. She previously served as Senior Marine and Industry Liaison Manager and as Cable Route Survey Project Manager.

Technical Perspective:
Emerging Technologies for Enhancing Cable Resilience (AI, Satellite Integration, Monitoring Tools)

Ms. Samia Bahsoun
Ms. Samia Bahsoun is the Co-Founder of Aqua2Terra and Principal of the global telecom advisory firm S2 Associates International. A telecom infrastructure innovator and strategic adviser, she brings a distinguished track record shaped by early R&D roles at Bell Labs, executive leadership positions and multiple entrepreneurial ventures. She has led the design and deployment of subsea, national backbone, metro and access networks, advising governments, service providers and hyperscalers across Africa, the Middle East and the Americas.

Technical Perspective:
Emerging Technologies for Enhancing Cable Resilience (AI, Satellite Integration, Monitoring Tools)

Mr. Chongguang Ma
Mr. Chongguang Ma is the General Manager for the Middle East and Africa region at HMN Technologies, bringing fifteen years of experience across the telecommunications industry. His background spans research and development, solution engineering and sales, covering both subsea and terrestrial network systems, and he maintains extensive technical and industry relationships across the region.

Q&A
Q&A

Panel discussion Moderated by Mr. Ahmed Atyya

Moderator Session 2:

Mr. Ahmed Atyya
Mr. Ahmed Atyya is a telecommunications and ICT regulatory expert with extensive experience supporting national and regional policy development aligned with ITU recommendations and global standards. His expertise covers numbering plan administration, licensing regimes, competition policy, consumer protection, privacy regulation, and IPv6 migration strategies. He is actively engaged with ITU-T Study Group 2, contributing to international work on numbering, naming, addressing and routing. Mr. Atyya has a strong record of translating technical requirements into effective regulatory frameworks and facilitating multi-stakeholder coordination to advance digital transformation objectives. He holds an MSc in Information Technology (Information Security) and has advanced English proficiency.

Panel Discussion:
Strengthening Standards, Policy, Legal, and Regulatory Frameworks for Submarine Cable Protection in Africa:

Mr. Richard ANAGO
An Engineer in Telecommunications Design, Mr. Richard ANAGO has over 30 years of experience in telecommunications and ICT, with expertise in development, standardization, and radiocommunications. He served for 20 years as Head of Cooperation and International Relations in Burkina Faso. Since December 2024, he has been serving as Programme Coordinator at the ITU Regional Office for Africa.

Panel Discussion:
Strengthening Standards, Policy, Legal, and Regulatory Frameworks for Submarine Cable Protection in Africa:

Mr. Douglas Njenga
Mr. Douglas Njenga is a Director at WIOCC, a pan-African digital infrastructure company investing in subsea and terrestrial networks. With more than a decade of experience in telecommunications, law and regulatory strategy, he oversees engagement with governments and policy bodies to advance harmonized frameworks for investment, competition and digital inclusion. He has been instrumental in regional policy dialogues on open access, infrastructure sharing and collaboration to expand affordable broadband and accelerate Africa’s connectivity transformation. Mr. Njenga also serves on the Executive Committee of the International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC), contributing to global initiatives that safeguard subsea cable systems and promote resilient international connectivity.

Panel Discussion:
Strengthening Standards, Policy, Legal, and Regulatory Frameworks for Submarine Cable Protection in Africa:

Mr. Abayomi Adebanjo
Mr. Abayomi Adebanjo is the Regional Business Head and General Counsel at MainOne Cable Company (an Equinix Inc. subsidiary), where he oversees sales, operations, legal, regulatory and compliance functions across West Africa. He has led major initiatives in data centre development, fibre-optic expansion and innovative infrastructure financing. A former Co-Head of Financial Services at Jackson, Etti & Edu, he is widely recognised in the profession, earning distinctions including IFLR “Rising Star,” Chambers Global “Leading Lawyer,” “African Legal Rising Star,” and “Top 40 Lawyers Under 40.”

Panel Discussion:
Strengthening Standards, Policy, Legal, and Regulatory Frameworks for Submarine Cable Protection in Africa:

Ms. Hanane Boujemi
Hanane Boujemi is a seasoned leader in tech policy and regulatory strategy, with over 18 years of experience shaping governance frameworks across emerging and advanced markets. She specializes in digital regulation, and technology risk management, advising senior government leaders, industry, and multilateral institutions on building policies that balance innovation with public interest.
Her work sits at the intersection of technology, law, and global affairs, where she has led high-impact initiatives across EMEA to strengthen regulatory ecosystems, advance ethical AI deployment, and support evidence-based policymaking. As the CEO of Tech Policy Tank, Ms. Boujemi is committed to bridging the worlds of tech and regulation—driving forward strategies that combine safe, sustainable, and inclusive technological progress with economic impact.

Panel Discussion:
Strengthening Standards, Policy, Legal, and Regulatory Frameworks for Submarine Cable Protection in Africa:

Prof. Barèrèm-Mêlgueba MAO
Prof. Barèrèm-Mêlgueba MAO is an expert in the field of optical communication technologies, fiber optics communication networks, radiocommunication technology, digital infrastructures and management of engineering projects in telecommunications at Autorité de Régulation des Communications Electroniques et des Postes (ARCEP) from Togo, the national telecommunication authorithy of Togo. After joining ARCEP-TOGO in 2013, he has been working on radiospectrum management and monitoring, fiber optics communications networks regulation and monitoring, quality of service, research and development projects.
He has been working as digital infrastructure expert on national level projects like e-Government project, design of national optical fiber backbone networks project, design of FTTH networks in main cities of Togo, MCC Threshold Programme. He received the BSc in Physics in 2004 and the MSc in Physics in 2006 from Université de Lomé in Togo, a Ph.D. degree in Optical Engineering/Optical Communication Technology from Zhejiang University in China in 2012.
He is Associate Professor in optical engineering, optical communication technologies and information technology at Physics Department and Computer Sciences Department in Université de Lomé. His research interests include optical fibers, fiber-based devices, fiber lasers, fiber sensors, optical networks, fiber optics access networks, nonlinear fiber optics, Radio Over Fiber, DWDM and SDM systems, free-space communications, computer networks, cybersecurity, quantum cryptography, AI and optical networks.

Regional and Global Cooperation

Presentation:
Lessons from Other Regions on Submarine Cable Resilience

Ms. Elina Noor
Ms. Elina Noor is a Senior Fellow in the Asia Program at Carnegie, where her work focuses on developments in Southeast Asia, with particular attention to how emerging technologies are reshaping power dynamics, governance and nation-building. She previously served as Director of Political-Security Affairs and Deputy Director of the Washington, D.C. office at the Asia Society Policy Institute, and as an Associate Professor at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies in Honolulu.

Presentation:
Public-Private Partnerships and Investment Models for Africa’s Cable Infrastructure

Mr. Kevin Mutuma Kaburu
Mr. Kevin Mutuma Kaburu is the Managing Director for Digital Infrastructure – Middle East and Africa at SEACOM, bringing more than fifteen years of experience in the telecommunications sector. He focuses on expanding and securing fibre and subsea cable systems across East Africa and the Middle East. Previously, as Director of Carrier Business for China Mobile International in Kenya, he managed major fibre projects across Sub-Saharan Africa, including terrestrial, metro, PoP, data centre and subsea cable connectivity.

Q&A
Q&A

Closing Remarks

Co-Founder, ASEF Africa

Ms. Oluwakemi Adeyanju,
Ms. Oluwakemi Adeyanju is the Managing Director of Aetheris Consult, the co-founder and CEO of ASEF Africa, and leads the UK chapter of Women in Tech Africa. She has over 18 years of experience shaping the legal, policy, and regulatory landscape for subsea cables, data centres, and satellite connectivity across EMEA. She chaired the 2Africa Policy Working Group at Meta and developed subsea best-practice frameworks. Her portfolio covers major systems including 2Africa, IEX, IAX, OAC, MainOne, DARE1, SMW6 and the Deep Blue. Ms. Adeyanju also serves as a Pen Holder in an ITU Working Group contributing to global standards on subsea cable resilience. Formerly Head of Regulatory Services at MainOne (Equinix), she enabled market entry and open-access broadband policy across more than fifteen African markets.

Co-Conveners

Director and Head of Standardization, ATU

Mr. Isaac Boateng,
Mr. Isaac Boateng is the Director and Head of Standardization at the African Telecommunications Union (ATU), with more than twenty-three years of experience in the digital technology and ICT sector. He oversees the development and implementation of sector-specific initiatives, projects and programmes, and provides technical support to ATU Members in their preparations for global and regional conferences, including standardization-related activities within the ITU, the African Union and the Regional Economic Communities. Prior to joining ATU, he served as Deputy Director in charge of Technical Regulations at the National Communications Authority of Ghana. Mr. Boateng has been an ITU standardization expert since 2008, serving as Vice-Chair of the Telecommunication Standardization Advisory Group (TSAG), Vice-Chair of ITU-T Study Group 11 on signalling requirements and protocols, and Chair of the ITU-T Study Group 11 Regional Group for Africa. He has edited several ITU-T Recommendations and Technical Papers and has chaired multiple national, regional and international committees in ICT standardization, development and fintech.

Co-Founder, ASEF Africa

Ms. Nomsa Muswai
Ms. Nomsa Muswai is the Co-Founder of ASEF Africa and a strategic negotiator for Global Network Acquisition at Google, with extensive experience in subsea and terrestrial network development across EMEA. She is a member of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience, contributing to international best practice on the protection of critical subsea infrastructure. Prior to Google, she served as EMEA Co-Lead Partner Engineer for Network Implementation at Meta and previously worked as a Senior Network Engineer at Core2Africa. Ms. Muswai holds an MBA from Cardiff Metropolitan University and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of South Africa.

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Reports

Article: Subsea Cable Resilience Workshop Calls for Rethink of Africa’s Critical Infrastructure

Read Article

Video: ATU-ASEF Online Capacity Building Workshop on Subsea Cable Resilience

View Video

Concept Note - En

Background:

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 issues, the African Telecommunications Union (ATU), in partnership with the Africa Subsea Ecosystem Forum (ASEF) is organizing an online Capacity Building Workshop on Submarine Cable Resilience. The workshop will enhance the technical, policy, and regulatory knowledge of African stakeholders to safeguard this critical infrastructure.

Objectives:

The main objectives of the workshop are to:
Build capacity of African member states, regulators, operators, and industry players on submarine cable resilience and security.
Share best practices on planning, deployment, protection, and maintenance of submarine cable systems.
Strengthen multi-stakeholder collaboration in protecting critical subsea infrastructure.
Align discussions with ITU priorities related to submarine cables, resilience, and digital infrastructure.

Expected Outcomes

Enhanced knowledge and technical expertise on submarine cable resilience.
Strengthened policy and regulatory frameworks for subsea infrastructure protection in Africa.
Improved collaboration and coordination among stakeholders at continental and global levels.
Concrete standards and policies related to submarine cable systems.

Participants:

The workshop meeting will bring together:
ATU Member States, Associate Members and Regulators
Submarine Cable Operators and Industry Players
Regional Economic Communities (RECs)
International Partners and Standards Bodies (e.g. ITU, ICPC, ISOC)
Academia and Research Institutions
Civil Society Organizations

Format and Duration: 2hrs:

Format: online capacity building workshop with expert presentations, case studies, recommendations and call for action

Venue and Date:

10th December 2025; Virtual

Partners:

Conclusion:

The ATU–ASEF workshop will provide a timely platform to strengthen Africa’s resilience in submarine cable systems and ensure the continent’s coordinated engagement. By combining technical knowledge building with policy preparation, the initiative supports Africa’s long-term digital transformation and connectivity agenda.

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Concept Note - Fr

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Contexte:

Les systèmes de câbles sous-marins constituent l’épine dorsale de la connectivité mondiale, acheminant plus de 95 % des communications internationales et du trafic Internet. La transformation numérique et le développement socio-économique de l’Afrique dépendent fortement de la sécurité, de la résilience et de l’expansion de ces systèmes. Cependant, les câbles sous-marins sont exposés à de multiples risques, notamment des dommages physiques, des cybermenaces, une redondance insuffisante et des défis en matière de gouvernance.
Pour aborder ces questions, l’Union Africaine des Télécommunications (UAT), en partenariat avec le Forum Africain sur l’Ecosystème Sous-Marin (Africa Subsea Ecosystem Forum – ASEF), organise un atelier en ligne sur le renforcement des capacités en matière de résilience des câbles sous-marins. Cet atelier permettra d’améliorer les connaissances techniques, politiques et réglementaires des parties prenantes africaines afin de protéger cette infrastructure essentielle.

Objectifs:

Les principaux objectifs de l’atelier sont les suivants :
Renforcer les capacités des États Membres Africains, des régulateurs, des opérateurs et des acteurs du secteur en matière de résilience et de sécurité des câbles sous-marins.
Partager les meilleures pratiques en matière de planification, de déploiement, de protection et de maintenance des systèmes de câbles sous-marins.
Renforcer la collaboration entre les différentes parties prenantes pour protéger les infrastructures sous-marines critiques.
Aligner les discussions sur les priorités de l’UIT en matière de câbles sous-marins, de résilience et d’infrastructures numériques.

Résultats attendus:

Amélioration des connaissances et de l’expertise technique en matière de résilience des câbles sous-marins.
Renforcement des cadres politiques et réglementaires pour la protection des infrastructures sous-marines en Afrique.
Amélioration de la collaboration et de la coordination entre les parties prenantes aux niveaux continental et mondial.
Normes et politiques concrètes relatives aux systèmes de câbles sous-marins.

Participants:

L’atelier réunira :
Les États Membres et les Membres Associés de l’UAT
Les opérateurs de câbles sous-marins et les acteurs du secteur
Les Communautés Economiques Régionales (CER)
Les partenaires internationaux et les organismes de normalisation (Ex : l’UIT, l’ICPC, l’ISOC)
Les universités et les instituts de recherche
Les organisations de la société civile

Format et durée : 2 heures

Format : atelier de renforcement des capacités en ligne avec présentations d’experts, études de cas, recommandations et appel à l’action

Lieu et date :

10 Décembre 2025, En ligne

Partenaires:

Conclusion:

L’atelier ATU-ASEF offrira une plateforme opportune pour renforcer la résilience de l’Afrique en matière de systèmes de câbles sous-marins et garantir l’engagement coordonné du continent. En combinant le renforcement des connaissances techniques et la préparation des politiques, cette initiative soutient le programme à long terme de l’Afrique en matière de transformation numérique et de connectivité.

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Programme

Session Block
Activity
Title / Focus
Lead Person(s)
Title / Organisation / Role

Opening Session
Welcome remarks
Introductory
Mr. Egomaron Jegede
Snr. Program Manager, Network Investments – Meta

Opening address
Introductory
Mr. John Omo
Secretary-General, African Telecommunications Union (ATU)

Keynote address
The Strategic Importance of Submarine Cable Resilience for Africa’s Digital Future
Dr ’Bosun Tijani
Hon. Minister of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy, Federal Republic of Nigeria

Setting the Context
Presentations
Moderated by Mr. Egomaron Jegede
Current State of Submarine Cables in Africa: Opportunities and Vulnerabilities
Mr. Mark Tinka
Co-Founder & Managing Director, TransmissionCo; former Head of Engineering, SEACOM
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Global Trends in Submarine Cable Infrastructure and Risks
Prof. Theophilus A. Benson
Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University & CMU–Africa
View/ Download Presentation

Technical Perspectives
Presentations
Moderated by Mr. Egomaron Jegede
Best Practices in Submarine Cable Deployment and Maintenance
Ms. Geraldine Le Meur
Managing Director, GreenLink Marine (Singapore)
View/ Download Presentation

Emerging Technologies for Enhancing Cable Resilience (AI, Satellite Integration, Monitoring Tools)
Ms. Samia Bahsoun
Co-Founder, Aqua2Terra; Principal, S2 Associates International

Emerging Technologies for Enhancing Cable Resilience (AI, Satellite Integration, Monitoring Tools)
Mr. Chongguang Ma
General Manager, MEA Region, HMN Technologies.
View/ Download Presentation

Q&A

Policy & Regulatory Dimensions
Panel discussion
Moderated by Mr. Ahmed Atyya
Strengthening Standards, Policy, Legal and Regulatory Frameworks for Submarine Cable Protection in Africa
Mr. Richard Anago
Programme Coordinator at the ITU Regional Office for Africa.
Remarks – En | Remarks – Fr

Mr. Douglas Njenga
Director, WIOCC; Executive Committee Member, ICPC

Mr. Abayomi Adebanjo
Regional Business Head & General Counsel, MainOne (Equinix)

Ms. Hanane Boujemi
CEO, Tech Policy Tank

Prof. Barèrèm Mêlgueba MAO
Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and Posts (ARCEP) (Togo)

Regional & Global Cooperation
Presentation
Lessons from Other Regions on Submarine Cable Resilience
Ms. Elina Noor
Senior Fellow, Asia Program, Carnegie

Public-Private Partnerships and Investment Models for Africa’s Cable Infrastructure
Mr. Kevin Mutuma Kaburu
Managing Director, Digital Infrastructure – Middle East & Africa, SEACOM
View/ Download Presentation

Q&A

Closing Session
Closing remarks
Conclusion
Ms. Oluwakemi Adeyanju
Co-founder, ASEF Africa

Closing remarks
Conclusion
Mr. John Omo
ATU Secretary General

Speaker Biographies

Opening Session

Welcome Remarks
ASEF Co-Founder

Mr. Egomaron Jegede
Egomaron Jegede is a Co-Founder of the Africa Subsea Ecosystem Forum (ASEF) and Snr Program Manager, Network Investments – Infrastructure at Meta. An experienced technology professional with 18+ years experience delivering complex multi million dollar global infrastructure projects including Subsea Cables, Terrestrial Fiber and Data Centers in West Africa, EMEA and from Europe to the US.
He served as PM of 2Africa Subsea Cable Project for 2021-2023 and is passionate about crafting and deploying technology solutions to solve challenging and dynamic business needs globally. With experience in Technology Strategy, Management Consulting, Telecoms and Infrastructure, Egomaron served on the Nigerian Presidential Committee as lead consultant co-ordinating working groups to support successful drafting and publishing of the Nigerian National Broadband Plan 2020-2025.

Opening Address:

Mr. John OMO,
Secretary General of ATU
Mr. John OMO is the Secretary-General of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU), the African Union’s specialized agency for telecommunications and ICTs’ development in Africa. He has held the position since January 2019. He leads the continental body entrusted with building consensus within African countries in the development of ICT policies, systems and services, and also in coordinating African participation in international ICT fora. Mr. Omo has 33 years of experience as a lawyer and has contributed immensely to the development of local and international policies, legislation, agreements, and treaties in all areas of public service life but mainly in the area of ICTs. Mr. Omo was awarded the Global Merit Leader Awards 2022 by Telecom Review during Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit in Dubai, UAE.

Keynote Address:
The Strategic Importance of Submarine Cable Resilience for Africa’s Digital Future

Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani,
Hon. Minister of Communications Innovation & Digital, Nigeria
Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani is the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy of Nigeria and a TIME100 AI 2025 awardee for his leadership in advancing AI globally. He is the co-founder and former CEO of Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB), a leading pan-African technology and innovation centre with presence in Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda and Namibia. He previously served as European Innovation Manager at PERA and worked at the International Trade Centre in Geneva. Dr. Tijani holds degrees from the University of Jos, Warwick University and the University of Leicester, and serves as Vice Chair of the ITU Council, Co-Chair of the ITU Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience, and a member of UNITAR’s Board of Trustees and the ITU Digital Innovation Board.

Presentations Moderated by Mr. Egomaron Jegede

Presentation:
Current State of Submarine Cables in Africa: Opportunities and Vulnerabilities

Mr. Mark Tinka
Mr. Mark Tinka is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of TransmissionCo, bringing nearly twenty-five years of experience in the Internet engineering sector. He specializes in high-capacity DWDM optical transmission services and has extensive expertise in DWDM and IP/MPLS networking, network design and large-scale engineering. Prior to TransmissionCo, he served as Head of Engineering at SEACOM, where he led complex network infrastructure projects and drove technical innovation across the continent.

Presentation:
Global Trends in Submarine Cable Infrastructure and Risks

Prof. Theophilus A. Benson
Prof. Theophilus A. Benson is a faculty member in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Carnegie Mellon University and Carnegie Mellon University–Africa, where his work focuses on models, algorithms and frameworks that enhance network reliability. His research has earned multiple Test of Time awards, faculty awards and best paper awards. He has chaired leading networking conferences, including NSDI, SIGCOMM and IMC, and serves on several international steering committees.

Technical Perspective:
Best Practices in Submarine Cable Deployment and Maintenance

Ms. Geraldine Le Meur
Ms. Geraldine Le Meur is the Managing Director of GreenLink Marine (Singapore), specializing in subsea cable route engineering, risk assessments, marine stakeholder engagement and subsea cable protection strategies. With more than twenty years of global experience across over forty countries, she has led feasibility studies, permitting, site assessments, marine surveys and cable protection programmes for international telecommunication systems. She previously served as Senior Marine and Industry Liaison Manager and as Cable Route Survey Project Manager.

Technical Perspective:
Emerging Technologies for Enhancing Cable Resilience (AI, Satellite Integration, Monitoring Tools)

Ms. Samia Bahsoun
Ms. Samia Bahsoun is the Co-Founder of Aqua2Terra and Principal of the global telecom advisory firm S2 Associates International. A telecom infrastructure innovator and strategic adviser, she brings a distinguished track record shaped by early R&D roles at Bell Labs, executive leadership positions and multiple entrepreneurial ventures. She has led the design and deployment of subsea, national backbone, metro and access networks, advising governments, service providers and hyperscalers across Africa, the Middle East and the Americas.

Technical Perspective:
Emerging Technologies for Enhancing Cable Resilience (AI, Satellite Integration, Monitoring Tools)

Mr. Chongguang Ma
Mr. Chongguang Ma is the General Manager for the Middle East and Africa region at HMN Technologies, bringing fifteen years of experience across the telecommunications industry. His background spans research and development, solution engineering and sales, covering both subsea and terrestrial network systems, and he maintains extensive technical and industry relationships across the region.

Q&A
Q&A

Panel discussion Moderated by Mr. Ahmed Atyya

Moderator Session 2:

Mr. Ahmed Atyya
Mr. Ahmed Atyya is a telecommunications and ICT regulatory expert with extensive experience supporting national and regional policy development aligned with ITU recommendations and global standards. His expertise covers numbering plan administration, licensing regimes, competition policy, consumer protection, privacy regulation, and IPv6 migration strategies. He is actively engaged with ITU-T Study Group 2, contributing to international work on numbering, naming, addressing and routing. Mr. Atyya has a strong record of translating technical requirements into effective regulatory frameworks and facilitating multi-stakeholder coordination to advance digital transformation objectives. He holds an MSc in Information Technology (Information Security) and has advanced English proficiency.

Panel Discussion:
Strengthening Standards, Policy, Legal, and Regulatory Frameworks for Submarine Cable Protection in Africa:

Mr. Richard ANAGO
An Engineer in Telecommunications Design, Mr. Richard ANAGO has over 30 years of experience in telecommunications and ICT, with expertise in development, standardization, and radiocommunications. He served for 20 years as Head of Cooperation and International Relations in Burkina Faso. Since December 2024, he has been serving as Programme Coordinator at the ITU Regional Office for Africa.

Panel Discussion:
Strengthening Standards, Policy, Legal, and Regulatory Frameworks for Submarine Cable Protection in Africa:

Mr. Douglas Njenga
Mr. Douglas Njenga is a Director at WIOCC, a pan-African digital infrastructure company investing in subsea and terrestrial networks. With more than a decade of experience in telecommunications, law and regulatory strategy, he oversees engagement with governments and policy bodies to advance harmonized frameworks for investment, competition and digital inclusion. He has been instrumental in regional policy dialogues on open access, infrastructure sharing and collaboration to expand affordable broadband and accelerate Africa’s connectivity transformation. Mr. Njenga also serves on the Executive Committee of the International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC), contributing to global initiatives that safeguard subsea cable systems and promote resilient international connectivity.

Panel Discussion:
Strengthening Standards, Policy, Legal, and Regulatory Frameworks for Submarine Cable Protection in Africa:

Mr. Abayomi Adebanjo
Mr. Abayomi Adebanjo is the Regional Business Head and General Counsel at MainOne Cable Company (an Equinix Inc. subsidiary), where he oversees sales, operations, legal, regulatory and compliance functions across West Africa. He has led major initiatives in data centre development, fibre-optic expansion and innovative infrastructure financing. A former Co-Head of Financial Services at Jackson, Etti & Edu, he is widely recognised in the profession, earning distinctions including IFLR “Rising Star,” Chambers Global “Leading Lawyer,” “African Legal Rising Star,” and “Top 40 Lawyers Under 40.”

Panel Discussion:
Strengthening Standards, Policy, Legal, and Regulatory Frameworks for Submarine Cable Protection in Africa:

Ms. Hanane Boujemi
Hanane Boujemi is a seasoned leader in tech policy and regulatory strategy, with over 18 years of experience shaping governance frameworks across emerging and advanced markets. She specializes in digital regulation, and technology risk management, advising senior government leaders, industry, and multilateral institutions on building policies that balance innovation with public interest.
Her work sits at the intersection of technology, law, and global affairs, where she has led high-impact initiatives across EMEA to strengthen regulatory ecosystems, advance ethical AI deployment, and support evidence-based policymaking. As the CEO of Tech Policy Tank, Ms. Boujemi is committed to bridging the worlds of tech and regulation—driving forward strategies that combine safe, sustainable, and inclusive technological progress with economic impact.

Panel Discussion:
Strengthening Standards, Policy, Legal, and Regulatory Frameworks for Submarine Cable Protection in Africa:

Prof. Barèrèm-Mêlgueba MAO
Prof. Barèrèm-Mêlgueba MAO is an expert in the field of optical communication technologies, fiber optics communication networks, radiocommunication technology, digital infrastructures and management of engineering projects in telecommunications at Autorité de Régulation des Communications Electroniques et des Postes (ARCEP) from Togo, the national telecommunication authorithy of Togo. After joining ARCEP-TOGO in 2013, he has been working on radiospectrum management and monitoring, fiber optics communications networks regulation and monitoring, quality of service, research and development projects.
He has been working as digital infrastructure expert on national level projects like e-Government project, design of national optical fiber backbone networks project, design of FTTH networks in main cities of Togo, MCC Threshold Programme. He received the BSc in Physics in 2004 and the MSc in Physics in 2006 from Université de Lomé in Togo, a Ph.D. degree in Optical Engineering/Optical Communication Technology from Zhejiang University in China in 2012.
He is Associate Professor in optical engineering, optical communication technologies and information technology at Physics Department and Computer Sciences Department in Université de Lomé. His research interests include optical fibers, fiber-based devices, fiber lasers, fiber sensors, optical networks, fiber optics access networks, nonlinear fiber optics, Radio Over Fiber, DWDM and SDM systems, free-space communications, computer networks, cybersecurity, quantum cryptography, AI and optical networks.

Regional and Global Cooperation

Presentation:
Lessons from Other Regions on Submarine Cable Resilience

Ms. Elina Noor
Ms. Elina Noor is a Senior Fellow in the Asia Program at Carnegie, where her work focuses on developments in Southeast Asia, with particular attention to how emerging technologies are reshaping power dynamics, governance and nation-building. She previously served as Director of Political-Security Affairs and Deputy Director of the Washington, D.C. office at the Asia Society Policy Institute, and as an Associate Professor at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies in Honolulu.

Presentation:
Public-Private Partnerships and Investment Models for Africa’s Cable Infrastructure

Mr. Kevin Mutuma Kaburu
Mr. Kevin Mutuma Kaburu is the Managing Director for Digital Infrastructure – Middle East and Africa at SEACOM, bringing more than fifteen years of experience in the telecommunications sector. He focuses on expanding and securing fibre and subsea cable systems across East Africa and the Middle East. Previously, as Director of Carrier Business for China Mobile International in Kenya, he managed major fibre projects across Sub-Saharan Africa, including terrestrial, metro, PoP, data centre and subsea cable connectivity.

Q&A
Q&A

Closing Remarks

Co-Founder, ASEF Africa

Ms. Oluwakemi Adeyanju,
Ms. Oluwakemi Adeyanju is the Managing Director of Aetheris Consult, the co-founder and CEO of ASEF Africa, and leads the UK chapter of Women in Tech Africa. She has over 18 years of experience shaping the legal, policy, and regulatory landscape for subsea cables, data centres, and satellite connectivity across EMEA. She chaired the 2Africa Policy Working Group at Meta and developed subsea best-practice frameworks. Her portfolio covers major systems including 2Africa, IEX, IAX, OAC, MainOne, DARE1, SMW6 and the Deep Blue. Ms. Adeyanju also serves as a Pen Holder in an ITU Working Group contributing to global standards on subsea cable resilience. Formerly Head of Regulatory Services at MainOne (Equinix), she enabled market entry and open-access broadband policy across more than fifteen African markets.

Co-Conveners

Director and Head of Standardization, ATU

Mr. Isaac Boateng,
Mr. Isaac Boateng is the Director and Head of Standardization at the African Telecommunications Union (ATU), with more than twenty-three years of experience in the digital technology and ICT sector. He oversees the development and implementation of sector-specific initiatives, projects and programmes, and provides technical support to ATU Members in their preparations for global and regional conferences, including standardization-related activities within the ITU, the African Union and the Regional Economic Communities. Prior to joining ATU, he served as Deputy Director in charge of Technical Regulations at the National Communications Authority of Ghana. Mr. Boateng has been an ITU standardization expert since 2008, serving as Vice-Chair of the Telecommunication Standardization Advisory Group (TSAG), Vice-Chair of ITU-T Study Group 11 on signalling requirements and protocols, and Chair of the ITU-T Study Group 11 Regional Group for Africa. He has edited several ITU-T Recommendations and Technical Papers and has chaired multiple national, regional and international committees in ICT standardization, development and fintech.

Co-Founder, ASEF Africa

Ms. Nomsa Muswai
Ms. Nomsa Muswai is the Co-Founder of ASEF Africa and a strategic negotiator for Global Network Acquisition at Google, with extensive experience in subsea and terrestrial network development across EMEA. She is a member of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience, contributing to international best practice on the protection of critical subsea infrastructure. Prior to Google, she served as EMEA Co-Lead Partner Engineer for Network Implementation at Meta and previously worked as a Senior Network Engineer at Core2Africa. Ms. Muswai holds an MBA from Cardiff Metropolitan University and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of South Africa.

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Results

Reports

Article: Subsea Cable Resilience Workshop Calls for Rethink of Africa’s Critical Infrastructure

Read Article

Video: ATU-ASEF Online Capacity Building Workshop on Subsea Cable Resilience

View Video

ATU Online Capacity Building on NGSO Satellite Networks
2026-02-16 - 2026-02-20 | E-Meeting – Nairobi, Kenya
The ATU Secretariat is pleased to invite your Administration to take part in an online capacity-building programme on licensing, spectrum management, and space sustainability for Non-Geostationary Satellite Orbit (NGSO) satellite networks, organized by ATU in partnership with Amazon, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA). The programme will be held from February 16th to 20th 2026.

Program - En

Program - Fr

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Day
Topics
Key points

MODULE 1
Day 1
High level information regarding NGSO system and policy requirements
Provide policy makers and executives with a clear and practical understanding of the opportunities offered by NGSO systems (basic technology concepts, landscape, regulatory and spectrum constraints) so they can make informed decisions about policies and regulatory frameworks.

MODULE 2
Day 2
General information regarding NGSO systems
– NGSO system components and spectrum requirements.
– Purpose of NGSO systems communications, evolution of the ecosystem, and key stakeholders.
– Major satellite subsystems and payload options, how they shape coverage and capacity, and tradeoffs.
– Antennas, RF chains, gateways, and user equipment.
– Foundational spectrum allocations and regulations (RR Articles 21 and 22), frequency coordination/notification, and mobility (ESIM).
– GSO/NGSO and NGSO/NGSO coexistence.
– Trends and case studies.

Day 3
Licensing process: regulatory framework for NGSO systems
– Legal and regulatory frameworks that govern satellite communications (ITU RR/WRC, etc.), national licensing regulation, spectrum policy instruments, and compliance/enforcement.
– License types for NGSO services, technical constraints, equipment type approval, fees, and compliance reporting.
– Emerging topics and WRC strategy.

Licensing process: technical requirements of NGSO systems
– Application requirements.
– Technical specifications of the system, including frequency bands of operation (e.g., Ku, Ka, Q/V bands).
– Technical analyses and simulations.
– Technical coexistence.

Day 4
Spectrum management: regulatory framework regarding spectrum resources and fees for NGSO systems
– Assigning and managing spectrum for satellite services.
– ITU tools (allocations/assignments, high-level Articles 21/22) and national levers.
– License conditions and compliance.

Spectrum management: technical parameters and requirements of NGSO systems operations
Frequency ranges, orbital parameters, valuation of interference environments, epfd limits, etc.

Day 5
Space sustainability
Space debris mitigation; collision avoidance; information sharing; demisability; atmospheric impact; dark and quiet skies

Issues related to upcoming international events
Overview of NGSO topics discussed in international events.

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Jour
Sujets
Points d’attention

MODULE 1
Jour 1
Informations de haut niveau concernant le système NGSO et les exigences politiques
Fournir aux décideurs politiques en matière de TIC une compréhension claire et pratique des opportunités offertes par les systèmes NGSO (concepts technologiques de base, contraintes réglementaires et contraintes liées au spectre) afin qu’ils puissent prendre des décisions éclairées concernant les politiques et les cadres réglementaires.

MODULE 2
Jour 2
Informations générales concernant les systèmes NGSO
– Composants du système NGSO et exigences en matière de spectre.
– Objectif des communications des systèmes NGSO, évolution de l’écosystème et principaux acteurs.
– Principaux sous-systèmes satellitaires et options de charge utile, leur influence sur la couverture et la capacité, et compromis.
– Antennes, chaînes RF, passerelles et équipements utilisateurs.
– Attributions et réglementations fondamentales en matière de spectre (articles 21 et 22 du Règlement des radiocommunications), coordination/notification des fréquences et mobilité (ESIM).
– Coexistence GSO/NGSO et NGSO/NGSO.
– Tendances et études de cas.

Jour 3
Processus d’octroi de licences : cadre réglementaire pour les systèmes NGSO
– Cadres juridiques et réglementaires régissant les communications par satellite (UIT RR/CMR, etc.), réglementation nationale en matière d’octroi de licences, instruments de politique du spectre et conformité/application.
– Types de licences pour les services NGSO, contraintes techniques, homologation des équipements, redevances et rapports de conformité.
– Sujets émergents et stratégie de la CMR.

Processus d’octroi de licence : exigences techniques des systèmes NGSO
– Exigences relatives à l’application.
– Spécifications techniques du système, y compris les bandes de fréquences utilisées (par exemple, bandes Ku, Ka, Q/V).
– Analyses techniques et simulations.
– Coexistence technique.

Jour 4
Gestion du spectre : cadre réglementaire concernant les ressources du spectre et les redevances pour les systèmes NGSO
– Attribution et gestion du spectre pour les services par satellite.
– Outils de l’UIT (attributions/assignations, Articles 21/22) et leviers nationaux.
– Conditions d’octroi des licences et conformité.

Gestion du spectre : paramètres techniques et exigences relatives à l’exploitation des systèmes NGSO
Gammes de fréquences, paramètres orbitaux, évaluation des environnements d’interférence, limites EPFD, etc.

Jour 5
Développement durable dans l’espace
Réduction des débris spatiaux ; prévention des collisions ; partage d’informations ; désorbitation ; impact atmosphérique ; ciels sombres et calmes

Questions liées aux événements internationaux à venir
Aperçu des sujets NGSO discutés lors des événements internationaux.

Program - En

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Day
Topics
Key points

MODULE 1
Day 1
High level information regarding NGSO system and policy requirements
Provide policy makers and executives with a clear and practical understanding of the opportunities offered by NGSO systems (basic technology concepts, landscape, regulatory and spectrum constraints) so they can make informed decisions about policies and regulatory frameworks.

MODULE 2
Day 2
General information regarding NGSO systems
– NGSO system components and spectrum requirements.
– Purpose of NGSO systems communications, evolution of the ecosystem, and key stakeholders.
– Major satellite subsystems and payload options, how they shape coverage and capacity, and tradeoffs.
– Antennas, RF chains, gateways, and user equipment.
– Foundational spectrum allocations and regulations (RR Articles 21 and 22), frequency coordination/notification, and mobility (ESIM).
– GSO/NGSO and NGSO/NGSO coexistence.
– Trends and case studies.

Day 3
Licensing process: regulatory framework for NGSO systems
– Legal and regulatory frameworks that govern satellite communications (ITU RR/WRC, etc.), national licensing regulation, spectrum policy instruments, and compliance/enforcement.
– License types for NGSO services, technical constraints, equipment type approval, fees, and compliance reporting.
– Emerging topics and WRC strategy.

Licensing process: technical requirements of NGSO systems
– Application requirements.
– Technical specifications of the system, including frequency bands of operation (e.g., Ku, Ka, Q/V bands).
– Technical analyses and simulations.
– Technical coexistence.

Day 4
Spectrum management: regulatory framework regarding spectrum resources and fees for NGSO systems
– Assigning and managing spectrum for satellite services.
– ITU tools (allocations/assignments, high-level Articles 21/22) and national levers.
– License conditions and compliance.

Spectrum management: technical parameters and requirements of NGSO systems operations
Frequency ranges, orbital parameters, valuation of interference environments, epfd limits, etc.

Day 5
Space sustainability
Space debris mitigation; collision avoidance; information sharing; demisability; atmospheric impact; dark and quiet skies

Issues related to upcoming international events
Overview of NGSO topics discussed in international events.

Program - Fr

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Jour
Sujets
Points d’attention

MODULE 1
Jour 1
Informations de haut niveau concernant le système NGSO et les exigences politiques
Fournir aux décideurs politiques en matière de TIC une compréhension claire et pratique des opportunités offertes par les systèmes NGSO (concepts technologiques de base, contraintes réglementaires et contraintes liées au spectre) afin qu’ils puissent prendre des décisions éclairées concernant les politiques et les cadres réglementaires.

MODULE 2
Jour 2
Informations générales concernant les systèmes NGSO
– Composants du système NGSO et exigences en matière de spectre.
– Objectif des communications des systèmes NGSO, évolution de l’écosystème et principaux acteurs.
– Principaux sous-systèmes satellitaires et options de charge utile, leur influence sur la couverture et la capacité, et compromis.
– Antennes, chaînes RF, passerelles et équipements utilisateurs.
– Attributions et réglementations fondamentales en matière de spectre (articles 21 et 22 du Règlement des radiocommunications), coordination/notification des fréquences et mobilité (ESIM).
– Coexistence GSO/NGSO et NGSO/NGSO.
– Tendances et études de cas.

Jour 3
Processus d’octroi de licences : cadre réglementaire pour les systèmes NGSO
– Cadres juridiques et réglementaires régissant les communications par satellite (UIT RR/CMR, etc.), réglementation nationale en matière d’octroi de licences, instruments de politique du spectre et conformité/application.
– Types de licences pour les services NGSO, contraintes techniques, homologation des équipements, redevances et rapports de conformité.
– Sujets émergents et stratégie de la CMR.

Processus d’octroi de licence : exigences techniques des systèmes NGSO
– Exigences relatives à l’application.
– Spécifications techniques du système, y compris les bandes de fréquences utilisées (par exemple, bandes Ku, Ka, Q/V).
– Analyses techniques et simulations.
– Coexistence technique.

Jour 4
Gestion du spectre : cadre réglementaire concernant les ressources du spectre et les redevances pour les systèmes NGSO
– Attribution et gestion du spectre pour les services par satellite.
– Outils de l’UIT (attributions/assignations, Articles 21/22) et leviers nationaux.
– Conditions d’octroi des licences et conformité.

Gestion du spectre : paramètres techniques et exigences relatives à l’exploitation des systèmes NGSO
Gammes de fréquences, paramètres orbitaux, évaluation des environnements d’interférence, limites EPFD, etc.

Jour 5
Développement durable dans l’espace
Réduction des débris spatiaux ; prévention des collisions ; partage d’informations ; désorbitation ; impact atmosphérique ; ciels sombres et calmes

Questions liées aux événements internationaux à venir
Aperçu des sujets NGSO discutés lors des événements internationaux.

Program - En

Program - Fr

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Day
Topics
Key points

MODULE 1
Day 1
High level information regarding NGSO system and policy requirements
Provide policy makers and executives with a clear and practical understanding of the opportunities offered by NGSO systems (basic technology concepts, landscape, regulatory and spectrum constraints) so they can make informed decisions about policies and regulatory frameworks.

MODULE 2
Day 2
General information regarding NGSO systems
– NGSO system components and spectrum requirements.
– Purpose of NGSO systems communications, evolution of the ecosystem, and key stakeholders.
– Major satellite subsystems and payload options, how they shape coverage and capacity, and tradeoffs.
– Antennas, RF chains, gateways, and user equipment.
– Foundational spectrum allocations and regulations (RR Articles 21 and 22), frequency coordination/notification, and mobility (ESIM).
– GSO/NGSO and NGSO/NGSO coexistence.
– Trends and case studies.

Day 3
Licensing process: regulatory framework for NGSO systems
– Legal and regulatory frameworks that govern satellite communications (ITU RR/WRC, etc.), national licensing regulation, spectrum policy instruments, and compliance/enforcement.
– License types for NGSO services, technical constraints, equipment type approval, fees, and compliance reporting.
– Emerging topics and WRC strategy.

Licensing process: technical requirements of NGSO systems
– Application requirements.
– Technical specifications of the system, including frequency bands of operation (e.g., Ku, Ka, Q/V bands).
– Technical analyses and simulations.
– Technical coexistence.

Day 4
Spectrum management: regulatory framework regarding spectrum resources and fees for NGSO systems
– Assigning and managing spectrum for satellite services.
– ITU tools (allocations/assignments, high-level Articles 21/22) and national levers.
– License conditions and compliance.

Spectrum management: technical parameters and requirements of NGSO systems operations
Frequency ranges, orbital parameters, valuation of interference environments, epfd limits, etc.

Day 5
Space sustainability
Space debris mitigation; collision avoidance; information sharing; demisability; atmospheric impact; dark and quiet skies

Issues related to upcoming international events
Overview of NGSO topics discussed in international events.

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Jour
Sujets
Points d’attention

MODULE 1
Jour 1
Informations de haut niveau concernant le système NGSO et les exigences politiques
Fournir aux décideurs politiques en matière de TIC une compréhension claire et pratique des opportunités offertes par les systèmes NGSO (concepts technologiques de base, contraintes réglementaires et contraintes liées au spectre) afin qu’ils puissent prendre des décisions éclairées concernant les politiques et les cadres réglementaires.

MODULE 2
Jour 2
Informations générales concernant les systèmes NGSO
– Composants du système NGSO et exigences en matière de spectre.
– Objectif des communications des systèmes NGSO, évolution de l’écosystème et principaux acteurs.
– Principaux sous-systèmes satellitaires et options de charge utile, leur influence sur la couverture et la capacité, et compromis.
– Antennes, chaînes RF, passerelles et équipements utilisateurs.
– Attributions et réglementations fondamentales en matière de spectre (articles 21 et 22 du Règlement des radiocommunications), coordination/notification des fréquences et mobilité (ESIM).
– Coexistence GSO/NGSO et NGSO/NGSO.
– Tendances et études de cas.

Jour 3
Processus d’octroi de licences : cadre réglementaire pour les systèmes NGSO
– Cadres juridiques et réglementaires régissant les communications par satellite (UIT RR/CMR, etc.), réglementation nationale en matière d’octroi de licences, instruments de politique du spectre et conformité/application.
– Types de licences pour les services NGSO, contraintes techniques, homologation des équipements, redevances et rapports de conformité.
– Sujets émergents et stratégie de la CMR.

Processus d’octroi de licence : exigences techniques des systèmes NGSO
– Exigences relatives à l’application.
– Spécifications techniques du système, y compris les bandes de fréquences utilisées (par exemple, bandes Ku, Ka, Q/V).
– Analyses techniques et simulations.
– Coexistence technique.

Jour 4
Gestion du spectre : cadre réglementaire concernant les ressources du spectre et les redevances pour les systèmes NGSO
– Attribution et gestion du spectre pour les services par satellite.
– Outils de l’UIT (attributions/assignations, Articles 21/22) et leviers nationaux.
– Conditions d’octroi des licences et conformité.

Gestion du spectre : paramètres techniques et exigences relatives à l’exploitation des systèmes NGSO
Gammes de fréquences, paramètres orbitaux, évaluation des environnements d’interférence, limites EPFD, etc.

Jour 5
Développement durable dans l’espace
Réduction des débris spatiaux ; prévention des collisions ; partage d’informations ; désorbitation ; impact atmosphérique ; ciels sombres et calmes

Questions liées aux événements internationaux à venir
Aperçu des sujets NGSO discutés lors des événements internationaux.

Program - En

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Day
Topics
Key points

MODULE 1
Day 1
High level information regarding NGSO system and policy requirements
Provide policy makers and executives with a clear and practical understanding of the opportunities offered by NGSO systems (basic technology concepts, landscape, regulatory and spectrum constraints) so they can make informed decisions about policies and regulatory frameworks.

MODULE 2
Day 2
General information regarding NGSO systems
– NGSO system components and spectrum requirements.
– Purpose of NGSO systems communications, evolution of the ecosystem, and key stakeholders.
– Major satellite subsystems and payload options, how they shape coverage and capacity, and tradeoffs.
– Antennas, RF chains, gateways, and user equipment.
– Foundational spectrum allocations and regulations (RR Articles 21 and 22), frequency coordination/notification, and mobility (ESIM).
– GSO/NGSO and NGSO/NGSO coexistence.
– Trends and case studies.

Day 3
Licensing process: regulatory framework for NGSO systems
– Legal and regulatory frameworks that govern satellite communications (ITU RR/WRC, etc.), national licensing regulation, spectrum policy instruments, and compliance/enforcement.
– License types for NGSO services, technical constraints, equipment type approval, fees, and compliance reporting.
– Emerging topics and WRC strategy.

Licensing process: technical requirements of NGSO systems
– Application requirements.
– Technical specifications of the system, including frequency bands of operation (e.g., Ku, Ka, Q/V bands).
– Technical analyses and simulations.
– Technical coexistence.

Day 4
Spectrum management: regulatory framework regarding spectrum resources and fees for NGSO systems
– Assigning and managing spectrum for satellite services.
– ITU tools (allocations/assignments, high-level Articles 21/22) and national levers.
– License conditions and compliance.

Spectrum management: technical parameters and requirements of NGSO systems operations
Frequency ranges, orbital parameters, valuation of interference environments, epfd limits, etc.

Day 5
Space sustainability
Space debris mitigation; collision avoidance; information sharing; demisability; atmospheric impact; dark and quiet skies

Issues related to upcoming international events
Overview of NGSO topics discussed in international events.

Program - Fr

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Jour
Sujets
Points d’attention

MODULE 1
Jour 1
Informations de haut niveau concernant le système NGSO et les exigences politiques
Fournir aux décideurs politiques en matière de TIC une compréhension claire et pratique des opportunités offertes par les systèmes NGSO (concepts technologiques de base, contraintes réglementaires et contraintes liées au spectre) afin qu’ils puissent prendre des décisions éclairées concernant les politiques et les cadres réglementaires.

MODULE 2
Jour 2
Informations générales concernant les systèmes NGSO
– Composants du système NGSO et exigences en matière de spectre.
– Objectif des communications des systèmes NGSO, évolution de l’écosystème et principaux acteurs.
– Principaux sous-systèmes satellitaires et options de charge utile, leur influence sur la couverture et la capacité, et compromis.
– Antennes, chaînes RF, passerelles et équipements utilisateurs.
– Attributions et réglementations fondamentales en matière de spectre (articles 21 et 22 du Règlement des radiocommunications), coordination/notification des fréquences et mobilité (ESIM).
– Coexistence GSO/NGSO et NGSO/NGSO.
– Tendances et études de cas.

Jour 3
Processus d’octroi de licences : cadre réglementaire pour les systèmes NGSO
– Cadres juridiques et réglementaires régissant les communications par satellite (UIT RR/CMR, etc.), réglementation nationale en matière d’octroi de licences, instruments de politique du spectre et conformité/application.
– Types de licences pour les services NGSO, contraintes techniques, homologation des équipements, redevances et rapports de conformité.
– Sujets émergents et stratégie de la CMR.

Processus d’octroi de licence : exigences techniques des systèmes NGSO
– Exigences relatives à l’application.
– Spécifications techniques du système, y compris les bandes de fréquences utilisées (par exemple, bandes Ku, Ka, Q/V).
– Analyses techniques et simulations.
– Coexistence technique.

Jour 4
Gestion du spectre : cadre réglementaire concernant les ressources du spectre et les redevances pour les systèmes NGSO
– Attribution et gestion du spectre pour les services par satellite.
– Outils de l’UIT (attributions/assignations, Articles 21/22) et leviers nationaux.
– Conditions d’octroi des licences et conformité.

Gestion du spectre : paramètres techniques et exigences relatives à l’exploitation des systèmes NGSO
Gammes de fréquences, paramètres orbitaux, évaluation des environnements d’interférence, limites EPFD, etc.

Jour 5
Développement durable dans l’espace
Réduction des débris spatiaux ; prévention des collisions ; partage d’informations ; désorbitation ; impact atmosphérique ; ciels sombres et calmes

Questions liées aux événements internationaux à venir
Aperçu des sujets NGSO discutés lors des événements internationaux.

Validation Workshops: Standardization Advisory Committee (SAC)
2026-02-18 13:00 - 15:30 | E-Meeting – Nairobi, Kenya
Activity

Current State of Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) in Africa

Business and Tariff Model for Broadband Connectivity in Rural Areas in Africa

A Study on Enhancing Africa’s Role in Global Internet Public Policies and A Framework for Internet Governance Across the Continent

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Registration

Letters

Final Study Reports

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Final Study Reports
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1. ATU Final Report – IXP Status in Africa v5.5
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2. ATU Final February 2026 Study to enhance Africa’s role in IG policies & Harmonised framework
View/ Download

3. Business and Tariff Models for Broadband Connectivity in Rural areas of Africa-Pre-Report Final 20.01.26
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4. FR-UAT Rapport Final – Statut des IXP en Afrique v5.5
View/ Download

5. FR-Etude UAT Gouvernance De L Internet
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6. FR-Modèles Commerciaux Et Tarifaires Pour La Connexion Haut Débit Dans Les-pre-rapport Final 20.01.26
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Registration

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Letters

Final Study Reports

Final Study Reports
View/ Download

1. ATU Final Report – IXP Status in Africa v5.5
View/ Download

2. ATU Final February 2026 Study to enhance Africa’s role in IG policies & Harmonised framework
View/ Download

3. Business and Tariff Models for Broadband Connectivity in Rural areas of Africa-Pre-Report Final 20.01.26
View/ Download

4. FR-UAT Rapport Final – Statut des IXP en Afrique v5.5
View/ Download

5. FR-Etude UAT Gouvernance De L Internet
View/ Download

6. FR-Modèles Commerciaux Et Tarifaires Pour La Connexion Haut Débit Dans Les-pre-rapport Final 20.01.26
View/ Download

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Registration

Letters

Final Study Reports

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Final Study Reports
View/ Download

1. ATU Final Report – IXP Status in Africa v5.5
View/ Download

2. ATU Final February 2026 Study to enhance Africa’s role in IG policies & Harmonised framework
View/ Download

3. Business and Tariff Models for Broadband Connectivity in Rural areas of Africa-Pre-Report Final 20.01.26
View/ Download

4. FR-UAT Rapport Final – Statut des IXP en Afrique v5.5
View/ Download

5. FR-Etude UAT Gouvernance De L Internet
View/ Download

6. FR-Modèles Commerciaux Et Tarifaires Pour La Connexion Haut Débit Dans Les-pre-rapport Final 20.01.26
View/ Download

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Registration

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Letters

Final Study Reports

Final Study Reports
View/ Download

1. ATU Final Report – IXP Status in Africa v5.5
View/ Download

2. ATU Final February 2026 Study to enhance Africa’s role in IG policies & Harmonised framework
View/ Download

3. Business and Tariff Models for Broadband Connectivity in Rural areas of Africa-Pre-Report Final 20.01.26
View/ Download

4. FR-UAT Rapport Final – Statut des IXP en Afrique v5.5
View/ Download

5. FR-Etude UAT Gouvernance De L Internet
View/ Download

6. FR-Modèles Commerciaux Et Tarifaires Pour La Connexion Haut Débit Dans Les-pre-rapport Final 20.01.26
View/ Download

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ATU 1st Technical Council Committee Online Meeting
2026-03-05 12:30 | E-Meeting – Nairobi, Kenya
Meeting Link

Draft Agenda-En

Draft Agenda-Fr

Meeting Link

No.
Item

1.
Opening and welcome remarks by SG

2.
Introduction of the new ATU Technical Council Committee ( Mandate/ ToR and management Team)

3.
Remarks of the newly appointed Chairperson

4.
Update or Consideration of the reports of the ATU ongoing technical studies:
a) Development Sector: Briefs on Cybersecurity, Blockchain and Consumers’ Rights;
b) Standardization Sector: Internet Governance Study, IXPs, Business Model & Tariff Model for BB Connectivity in rural areas, Policy Framework for FTTH and new projects for 2026/2027 budget year.
c) Radio Sector: Briefs on:
(1) Feasibility study for an African NGSO/LEO satellite system;
(2) Draft model on satellite licensing fees;
(3) Mobile broadband usage gap;
(4) International satellite systems coordination facilitation tool

5.
Recommendations and way forward

6.
Any other business

7.
Date of the next meeting

8.
Closing

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No.
Points

1.
Allocution d’ouverture et de bienvenue de SG

2.
Présentation du nouveau comité technique du Conseil de l’UAT (mandat/et équipe de direction)

3.
Mot du nouveau président

4.
Mise à jour ou prise en compte des rapports des études techniques en cours de l’UAT :
a) Secteur du développement : Notes d’information sur les études suivantes : cybersécurité, la blockchain et les droits des consommateurs ;
b) Secteur de la normalisation : étude sur la gouvernance d’Internet, points d’échange Internet (IXP), modèle commercial et modèle tarifaire pour la connectivité haut débit dans les zones rurales, cadre politique pour le FTTH et nouveaux projets pour l’exercice budgétaire 2026/2027.
c) Secteur radio : Notes d’information sur :
(1) Étude de faisabilité d’un système satellitaire africain NGSO/LEO ;
(2) Projet de modèle de redevances de licences satellitaires ;
(3) Écart d’utilisation du haut débit mobile ;
(4) Outil de facilitation de la coordination des systèmes satellitaires internationaux

5.
Recommandations et perspectives

6.
Divers

7.
Date de la prochaine réunion

8.
Clôture

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.

Meeting Link

Meeting Link

Draft Agenda-En

No.
Item

1.
Opening and welcome remarks by SG

2.
Introduction of the new ATU Technical Council Committee ( Mandate/ ToR and management Team)

3.
Remarks of the newly appointed Chairperson

4.
Update or Consideration of the reports of the ATU ongoing technical studies:
a) Development Sector: Briefs on Cybersecurity, Blockchain and Consumers’ Rights;
b) Standardization Sector: Internet Governance Study, IXPs, Business Model & Tariff Model for BB Connectivity in rural areas, Policy Framework for FTTH and new projects for 2026/2027 budget year.
c) Radio Sector: Briefs on:
(1) Feasibility study for an African NGSO/LEO satellite system;
(2) Draft model on satellite licensing fees;
(3) Mobile broadband usage gap;
(4) International satellite systems coordination facilitation tool

5.
Recommendations and way forward

6.
Any other business

7.
Date of the next meeting

8.
Closing

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.

Draft Agenda-Fr

No.
Points

1.
Allocution d’ouverture et de bienvenue de SG

2.
Présentation du nouveau comité technique du Conseil de l’UAT (mandat/et équipe de direction)

3.
Mot du nouveau président

4.
Mise à jour ou prise en compte des rapports des études techniques en cours de l’UAT :
a) Secteur du développement : Notes d’information sur les études suivantes : cybersécurité, la blockchain et les droits des consommateurs ;
b) Secteur de la normalisation : étude sur la gouvernance d’Internet, points d’échange Internet (IXP), modèle commercial et modèle tarifaire pour la connectivité haut débit dans les zones rurales, cadre politique pour le FTTH et nouveaux projets pour l’exercice budgétaire 2026/2027.
c) Secteur radio : Notes d’information sur :
(1) Étude de faisabilité d’un système satellitaire africain NGSO/LEO ;
(2) Projet de modèle de redevances de licences satellitaires ;
(3) Écart d’utilisation du haut débit mobile ;
(4) Outil de facilitation de la coordination des systèmes satellitaires internationaux

5.
Recommandations et perspectives

6.
Divers

7.
Date de la prochaine réunion

8.
Clôture

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.

Meeting Link

Draft Agenda-En

Draft Agenda-Fr

Meeting Link

No.
Item

1.
Opening and welcome remarks by SG

2.
Introduction of the new ATU Technical Council Committee ( Mandate/ ToR and management Team)

3.
Remarks of the newly appointed Chairperson

4.
Update or Consideration of the reports of the ATU ongoing technical studies:
a) Development Sector: Briefs on Cybersecurity, Blockchain and Consumers’ Rights;
b) Standardization Sector: Internet Governance Study, IXPs, Business Model & Tariff Model for BB Connectivity in rural areas, Policy Framework for FTTH and new projects for 2026/2027 budget year.
c) Radio Sector: Briefs on:
(1) Feasibility study for an African NGSO/LEO satellite system;
(2) Draft model on satellite licensing fees;
(3) Mobile broadband usage gap;
(4) International satellite systems coordination facilitation tool

5.
Recommendations and way forward

6.
Any other business

7.
Date of the next meeting

8.
Closing

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No.
Points

1.
Allocution d’ouverture et de bienvenue de SG

2.
Présentation du nouveau comité technique du Conseil de l’UAT (mandat/et équipe de direction)

3.
Mot du nouveau président

4.
Mise à jour ou prise en compte des rapports des études techniques en cours de l’UAT :
a) Secteur du développement : Notes d’information sur les études suivantes : cybersécurité, la blockchain et les droits des consommateurs ;
b) Secteur de la normalisation : étude sur la gouvernance d’Internet, points d’échange Internet (IXP), modèle commercial et modèle tarifaire pour la connectivité haut débit dans les zones rurales, cadre politique pour le FTTH et nouveaux projets pour l’exercice budgétaire 2026/2027.
c) Secteur radio : Notes d’information sur :
(1) Étude de faisabilité d’un système satellitaire africain NGSO/LEO ;
(2) Projet de modèle de redevances de licences satellitaires ;
(3) Écart d’utilisation du haut débit mobile ;
(4) Outil de facilitation de la coordination des systèmes satellitaires internationaux

5.
Recommandations et perspectives

6.
Divers

7.
Date de la prochaine réunion

8.
Clôture

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.

Meeting Link

Meeting Link

Draft Agenda-En

No.
Item

1.
Opening and welcome remarks by SG

2.
Introduction of the new ATU Technical Council Committee ( Mandate/ ToR and management Team)

3.
Remarks of the newly appointed Chairperson

4.
Update or Consideration of the reports of the ATU ongoing technical studies:
a) Development Sector: Briefs on Cybersecurity, Blockchain and Consumers’ Rights;
b) Standardization Sector: Internet Governance Study, IXPs, Business Model & Tariff Model for BB Connectivity in rural areas, Policy Framework for FTTH and new projects for 2026/2027 budget year.
c) Radio Sector: Briefs on:
(1) Feasibility study for an African NGSO/LEO satellite system;
(2) Draft model on satellite licensing fees;
(3) Mobile broadband usage gap;
(4) International satellite systems coordination facilitation tool

5.
Recommendations and way forward

6.
Any other business

7.
Date of the next meeting

8.
Closing

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Draft Agenda-Fr

No.
Points

1.
Allocution d’ouverture et de bienvenue de SG

2.
Présentation du nouveau comité technique du Conseil de l’UAT (mandat/et équipe de direction)

3.
Mot du nouveau président

4.
Mise à jour ou prise en compte des rapports des études techniques en cours de l’UAT :
a) Secteur du développement : Notes d’information sur les études suivantes : cybersécurité, la blockchain et les droits des consommateurs ;
b) Secteur de la normalisation : étude sur la gouvernance d’Internet, points d’échange Internet (IXP), modèle commercial et modèle tarifaire pour la connectivité haut débit dans les zones rurales, cadre politique pour le FTTH et nouveaux projets pour l’exercice budgétaire 2026/2027.
c) Secteur radio : Notes d’information sur :
(1) Étude de faisabilité d’un système satellitaire africain NGSO/LEO ;
(2) Projet de modèle de redevances de licences satellitaires ;
(3) Écart d’utilisation du haut débit mobile ;
(4) Outil de facilitation de la coordination des systèmes satellitaires internationaux

5.
Recommandations et perspectives

6.
Divers

7.
Date de la prochaine réunion

8.
Clôture

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Task Group on Emerging Technologies
2026-03-09 - 2026-03-12 | E-Meeting – Nairobi, Kenya
Topic/ Objective

New Recommendation on Spectrum Access for Terrestrial Entreprise Networks and the determination.
Identification of new topics to be addressed.

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Registration

Letters

Meeting Documents

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Meeting Documents

Registration

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Letters

Meeting Documents

Meeting Documents

Members are invited to submit contributions by Friday, 27 February 2026 via sg@atuuat.africa ,
copied to atu-r@atuuat.africa

Task Group Spectrum Recommendations
2026-03-16 - 2026-03-19 | E-Meeting – Nairobi, Kenya
Topic/ Objective

C-band coexistence between IMT and FSS.
4G and 5G different deployments (TDD/FDD) in the 2.6GHz.
Regulatory framework for A2G communication.
Spectrum needs for innovations/start-ups.
ATU-R Recommendation on Strengthening the Role of Amateur Radio in Africa.
Spectrum needs of Maritime, Meteorological and Aeronautical communications services (i.e.future use).
Modernization of Maritime, Meteorological and Aeronautical communications services (Handbook).
Review of ATU-R Recommendations 001-0, 002-0, 003-0 and 004-0.

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Programme

Programme

Study Group17 Regional Group for Africa (SG17RG-AFR)
2026-03-18 13:00 - 15:00 | E-Meeting – Nairobi, Kenya
Activity

Study Group 17 Regional Group for Africa (SG17RG-AFR)

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Link to Documents

Resources

Resources

Working Group 3 - Information Session on AI 1.13
2026-03-25 - 2026-03-26 | E-Meeting – Nairobi, Kenya
Topic/ Objective

Awareness for key issues regarding WRC-27 AI 1.13 (D2D).

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Programme

Programme

Invitation to the validation forum of Draft ATU-R Report on Mobile Broadband usage Gap in Africa
2026-03-27 13:00 - 15:00 | E-Meeting – Nairobi, Kenya
Topic/ Objective

New Recommendation on Spectrum Access for Terrestrial Entreprise Networks and the determination.
Identification of new topics to be addressed.

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Registration

Draft Report

Invitations

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Draft Report

Registration

REGISTER HERE

Draft Report

Draft Report

Invitations

Submit comments by 15 March 2026 to: sg@atuuat.africa (cc: atu-r@atuuat.africa)

Study Group 20 Regional Group for Africa (SG20RG-AFR) Collocated with SG3 Regional Group for ARABs in Cairo, Egypt
2026-03-30 - 2026-03-31 | Cairo, Egypt
Link to Documents

Task Group Broadcasting
2026-04-06 - 2026-04-08 | E-Meeting – Nairobi, Kenya
Topic/ Objective

Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting (DTTB).
Frequency band data for ENG, SAB, SAP, OB, and PMSE applications.

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Programme

Programme

1st Meeting of the ATU Task Group on Satellite Resources on Regulatory and Licensing Fee Model Relating to Space Services
2026-04-09 - 2026-04-10 | E-Meeting – Nairobi, Kenya
Topic/ Objective

Draft ATU-R Recommendation on Satellite Services pricing.
Indentification of new topics to be addressed.

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Invitations

Registration

Documents

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Invitations

Registration

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Documents

1st Africa Preparatory meeting for WTSA-28 Back to Back with Regional Workshop on OTTs and Implementation of a Common Emergency Number in Africa at the Palms Airport City Hotel in Accra, Ghana
2026-04-13 - 2026-04-17 | Accra, Ghana
ACCRA, GHANA – The African Telecommunications Union (ATU), in collaboration with the Government of Ghana, has officially convened the 1st African Preparatory Meeting (APM-1) for the 2028 World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA-28). Taking place from 13th to 17th April 2026 at the Palms Airport City Hotel, the meeting marks the beginning of a strategic journey to unify the continent’s voice in the global digital landscape.
Under the theme “Strengthening Africa’s Common Position for WTSA-28,” delegates from across the continent are gathering to move Africa from being “rule-takers” to “rule-makers” in ICT standardization.
A Comprehensive Digital Agenda
In a strategic move to address immediate regional challenges, the preparatory meeting is being held back-to-back with two high-level regional workshops, as well as the ITU-T Study Group 2 Regional Group for Africa (SG2RG-AFR) and the ITU-T Study Group 3 Regional Group for Africa (SG3RG-AFR). All events will take place during the same week beginning 13th April 2026.
Regional Workshop on Over-the-Top (OTT) Services: Stakeholders are deliberating on the economic and regulatory frameworks governing OTT services, focusing on the “fair share” debate to ensure sustainable investment in Africa’s network infrastructure.
Implementation of a Common Emergency Number (CEN) in Africa: Highlighting a critical safety priority, the workshop aims to harmonize emergency communication standards across the continent, ensuring that every African citizen can access life-saving services through a unified and standardized number.
Strategic Objectives
The week-long event serves as the foundational platform for:
• Establishing the governance structure and working groups for the WTSA-28 cycle.
• Identifying priority technical areas including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, and subsea cable resilience.
• Fostering multi-stakeholder collaboration between industry, academia, and civil society to ensure that emerging standards remain inclusive and human-centric.
As the digital gateway to West Africa, Accra provides the perfect backdrop for this pivotal assembly. The outcomes of these deliberations will form the bedrock of the African Common Positions (ACPs), ensuring that Africa’s unique socio-economic needs remain at the heart of future global ICT standards.

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Date
Activity

April 14th:
Workshops on Over-The-Top Services (OTTs) and Implementation of a Common Emergency Number in Africa

April 15th to 17th:
Study Group 2 Regional Groups for Africa (SG2RGAFR) back to back with Study Group3 Regional Group for Africa (SG3RG-AFR)

April 15th to 17th:
Study Group 3 Regional Groups for Africa (SG3RGAFR) back to back with Study Group2 Regional Group for Africa (SG2RG-AFR)

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ACCRA, GHANA – The African Telecommunications Union (ATU), in collaboration with the Government of Ghana, has officially convened the 1st African Preparatory Meeting (APM-1) for the 2028 World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA-28). Taking place from 13th to 17th April 2026 at the Palms Airport City Hotel, the meeting marks the beginning of a strategic journey to unify the continent’s voice in the global digital landscape.
Under the theme “Strengthening Africa’s Common Position for WTSA-28,” delegates from across the continent are gathering to move Africa from being “rule-takers” to “rule-makers” in ICT standardization.
A Comprehensive Digital Agenda
In a strategic move to address immediate regional challenges, the preparatory meeting is being held back-to-back with two high-level regional workshops, as well as the ITU-T Study Group 2 Regional Group for Africa (SG2RG-AFR) and the ITU-T Study Group 3 Regional Group for Africa (SG3RG-AFR). All events will take place during the same week beginning 13th April 2026.
Regional Workshop on Over-the-Top (OTT) Services: Stakeholders are deliberating on the economic and regulatory frameworks governing OTT services, focusing on the “fair share” debate to ensure sustainable investment in Africa’s network infrastructure.
Implementation of a Common Emergency Number (CEN) in Africa: Highlighting a critical safety priority, the workshop aims to harmonize emergency communication standards across the continent, ensuring that every African citizen can access life-saving services through a unified and standardized number.
Strategic Objectives
The week-long event serves as the foundational platform for:
• Establishing the governance structure and working groups for the WTSA-28 cycle.
• Identifying priority technical areas including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, and subsea cable resilience.
• Fostering multi-stakeholder collaboration between industry, academia, and civil society to ensure that emerging standards remain inclusive and human-centric.
As the digital gateway to West Africa, Accra provides the perfect backdrop for this pivotal assembly. The outcomes of these deliberations will form the bedrock of the African Common Positions (ACPs), ensuring that Africa’s unique socio-economic needs remain at the heart of future global ICT standards.

Read More

Date
Activity

April 14th:
Workshops on Over-The-Top Services (OTTs) and Implementation of a Common Emergency Number in Africa

April 15th to 17th:
Study Group 2 Regional Groups for Africa (SG2RGAFR) back to back with Study Group3 Regional Group for Africa (SG3RG-AFR)

April 15th to 17th:
Study Group 3 Regional Groups for Africa (SG3RGAFR) back to back with Study Group2 Regional Group for Africa (SG2RG-AFR)

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Invitations

Registration

Draft Agenda-En

Draft Agenda-Fr

Practical Information

Contributions Template

Day 1: Monday, 13th April 2026

09:00 – 09:30
Registration of Delegates, Observers and Networking

09:30 – 10:00
Opening Ceremony (Programme will be attached)
– Opening remarks (DG, NCA)
– Remarks (ITU)
– Welcome remarks (ATU)
– Keynote Address: Minister of Communications, Digital Technologies and Innovation, Ghana
ATU/ITU/Host Country

10:00 – 10:30
Group Photo & health Break

10:30 – 13:00

Adoption of Agenda, Appointment of Bureau and Structure (10 min)
Setting the stage: Strengthening Africa’s Common Position (15mins)
– Implementation of Resolutions, Actions and Opinions (30min including Q&A);
– Update by TSB on WTSA-28 preparatory process (30min including Q&A)
– Noting of views/remarks from other regional telecommunications organizations regarding WTSA-28 agenda items (15min for each RTO including Q&A);

ATU
Josh Peprah – Standardization Expert, Ghana

– ITU/TSB
– ITU/TSB
– RTOs

13:00 – 14:00
Lunch Break

14:00– 15:00
– WTSA-24 Outcomes & Implications for Africa (30min including Q&A)
– Discussion of Priority Actions and Strategic Roadmap to WTSA-28 (30min including Q&A)
ATU

15:00 – 17:00
Consideration of contributions
All

End of Day 1

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Day 2 – Tuesday 14th April 2026

09:30- 10:30
Involvement and Roles of Industry, Academia and CSOs
ATU

10:30-11:30
Consideration of Report
All

11:30-11:40
AoB: Date and venue of the next meeting
All

11:40-11:50
Vote of thanks
TBD

11:50-12:00
Closing remarks
ATU/Host Country

12:00-13:00
Training session on Bridging the Standardization Gap (BSG)
TSB/ATU

13:00- 14:00
Coffee Break/Lunch

End of the WTSA-28 Prep Meeting and Commencement of Joint ATU/ITU Workshops

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Jour 1 : Lundi 13 avril 2026

09:00 – 09:30
Enregistrement des délégués, Observateurs et Networking

09:30 – 10:00
Cérémonie d’ouverture (le programme sera joint à la présente)
– Mots de bienvenue (DG, NCA)
– Mots de bienvenue (UIT)
– Mots de bienvenue (UAT)
– Discours d’ouverture : Ministre des Communications, des Technologies Numériques et de l’Innovation, Ghana
UAT/ITU/Pays Hôte

10:00 – 10:30
Photo de groupe et pause-café

10:30 – 13:00

– Adoption de l’ordre du jour, Nomination du Bureau et de la Structure de la réunion (10 min)
– Planter le décor : Renforcer la position commune de l’Afrique (15 min)
– Mise en œuvre des résolutions, actions et points de vue (30 min incluant questions-réponses) ;
– Mise à jour par le TSB sur le processus préparatoire de l’AMNT-28 (30 min incluant les questions-réponses) ;
– Mention des points de vue/remarques d’autres organisations régionales de télécommunications concernant les points de l’ordre du jour de l’AMNT-28 (15 minutes pour chaque ORT, y compris la séance de questions-réponses).

UAT
Josh Peprah – Expert en Normalisation

– UIT/TSB
– UIT/TSB
– ORTs

13:00 – 14:00
Pause déjeuner

14:00– 15:00
– Résultats et implications de l’AMNT-24 pour l’Afrique (30 min incluant les questions-réponses)
– Discussion des actions prioritaires et de la feuille de route stratégique pour l’AMNT-28 (30 min incluant la séance de questions-réponses)
UAT

15:00 – 17:00
Considération des contributions
Tous

Fin du premier jour

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Jour 2 – Mardi 14 avril 2026

09:30- 10:30
Implication et rôles de l’industrie, du monde universitaire et des OSCImplication et rôles de l’industrie, du monde universitaire et des OSC
UAT

10:30-11:30
Examen du rapport
Tous

11:30-11:40
Divers : Date et lieu de la prochaine réunion
Tous

11:40-11:50
Mot de remerciement
À déterminer

11:50-12:00
Remarques de clôture
UAT/Pays Hôte

12:00-13:00
Session de formation sur le programme « Bridging the Standardization Gap » (BSG)
TSB/UAT

13:00- 14:00
Pause café/déjeuner

Fin de la réunion préparatoire à l’AMNT-28 et début des ateliers conjoints UAT/UIT

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Weather and Local Time Information

9.
Local Currency and Foreign Exchange

10.
Hours of Work

11.
Electricity Supply

12.
Security

13.
NCA Contacts for Assistance

14.
Hotel Information

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Invitations

Registration

Draft Agenda-En

Day 1: Monday, 13th April 2026

09:00 – 09:30
Registration of Delegates, Observers and Networking

09:30 – 10:00
Opening Ceremony (Programme will be attached)
– Opening remarks (DG, NCA)
– Remarks (ITU)
– Welcome remarks (ATU)
– Keynote Address: Minister of Communications, Digital Technologies and Innovation, Ghana
ATU/ITU/Host Country

10:00 – 10:30
Group Photo & health Break

10:30 – 13:00

Adoption of Agenda, Appointment of Bureau and Structure (10 min)
Setting the stage: Strengthening Africa’s Common Position (15mins)
– Implementation of Resolutions, Actions and Opinions (30min including Q&A);
– Update by TSB on WTSA-28 preparatory process (30min including Q&A)
– Noting of views/remarks from other regional telecommunications organizations regarding WTSA-28 agenda items (15min for each RTO including Q&A);

ATU
Josh Peprah – Standardization Expert, Ghana

– ITU/TSB
– ITU/TSB
– RTOs

13:00 – 14:00
Lunch Break

14:00– 15:00
– WTSA-24 Outcomes & Implications for Africa (30min including Q&A)
– Discussion of Priority Actions and Strategic Roadmap to WTSA-28 (30min including Q&A)
ATU

15:00 – 17:00
Consideration of contributions
All

End of Day 1

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Day 2 – Tuesday 14th April 2026

09:30- 10:30
Involvement and Roles of Industry, Academia and CSOs
ATU

10:30-11:30
Consideration of Report
All

11:30-11:40
AoB: Date and venue of the next meeting
All

11:40-11:50
Vote of thanks
TBD

11:50-12:00
Closing remarks
ATU/Host Country

12:00-13:00
Training session on Bridging the Standardization Gap (BSG)
TSB/ATU

13:00- 14:00
Coffee Break/Lunch

End of the WTSA-28 Prep Meeting and Commencement of Joint ATU/ITU Workshops

Download

Draft Agenda-Fr

Jour 1 : Lundi 13 avril 2026

09:00 – 09:30
Enregistrement des délégués, Observateurs et Networking

09:30 – 10:00
Cérémonie d’ouverture (le programme sera joint à la présente)
– Mots de bienvenue (DG, NCA)
– Mots de bienvenue (UIT)
– Mots de bienvenue (UAT)
– Discours d’ouverture : Ministre des Communications, des Technologies Numériques et de l’Innovation, Ghana
UAT/ITU/Pays Hôte

10:00 – 10:30
Photo de groupe et pause-café

10:30 – 13:00

– Adoption de l’ordre du jour, Nomination du Bureau et de la Structure de la réunion (10 min)
– Planter le décor : Renforcer la position commune de l’Afrique (15 min)
– Mise en œuvre des résolutions, actions et points de vue (30 min incluant questions-réponses) ;
– Mise à jour par le TSB sur le processus préparatoire de l’AMNT-28 (30 min incluant les questions-réponses) ;
– Mention des points de vue/remarques d’autres organisations régionales de télécommunications concernant les points de l’ordre du jour de l’AMNT-28 (15 minutes pour chaque ORT, y compris la séance de questions-réponses).

UAT
Josh Peprah – Expert en Normalisation

– UIT/TSB
– UIT/TSB
– ORTs

13:00 – 14:00
Pause déjeuner

14:00– 15:00
– Résultats et implications de l’AMNT-24 pour l’Afrique (30 min incluant les questions-réponses)
– Discussion des actions prioritaires et de la feuille de route stratégique pour l’AMNT-28 (30 min incluant la séance de questions-réponses)
UAT

15:00 – 17:00
Considération des contributions
Tous

Fin du premier jour

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Jour 2 – Mardi 14 avril 2026

09:30- 10:30
Implication et rôles de l’industrie, du monde universitaire et des OSCImplication et rôles de l’industrie, du monde universitaire et des OSC
UAT

10:30-11:30
Examen du rapport
Tous

11:30-11:40
Divers : Date et lieu de la prochaine réunion
Tous

11:40-11:50
Mot de remerciement
À déterminer

11:50-12:00
Remarques de clôture
UAT/Pays Hôte

12:00-13:00
Session de formation sur le programme « Bridging the Standardization Gap » (BSG)
TSB/UAT

13:00- 14:00
Pause café/déjeuner

Fin de la réunion préparatoire à l’AMNT-28 et début des ateliers conjoints UAT/UIT

Download

Practical Information

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No.
Sections

1.
Venue –Palms by Eagles Hotel Plot 19 and 20

2.
Language

3.
Visa

4.
Health

5.
Accommodation

6.
Internet Access

7.
Transport

.

No.
Sections

8.
Weather and Local Time Information

9.
Local Currency and Foreign Exchange

10.
Hours of Work

11.
Electricity Supply

12.
Security

13.
NCA Contacts for Assistance

14.
Hotel Information

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Contributions Template

Invitations

Registration

Draft Agenda-En

Draft Agenda-Fr

Practical Information

Contributions Template

Day 1: Monday, 13th April 2026

09:00 – 09:30
Registration of Delegates, Observers and Networking

09:30 – 10:00
Opening Ceremony (Programme will be attached)
– Opening remarks (DG, NCA)
– Remarks (ITU)
– Welcome remarks (ATU)
– Keynote Address: Minister of Communications, Digital Technologies and Innovation, Ghana
ATU/ITU/Host Country

10:00 – 10:30
Group Photo & health Break

10:30 – 13:00

Adoption of Agenda, Appointment of Bureau and Structure (10 min)
Setting the stage: Strengthening Africa’s Common Position (15mins)
– Implementation of Resolutions, Actions and Opinions (30min including Q&A);
– Update by TSB on WTSA-28 preparatory process (30min including Q&A)
– Noting of views/remarks from other regional telecommunications organizations regarding WTSA-28 agenda items (15min for each RTO including Q&A);

ATU
Josh Peprah – Standardization Expert, Ghana

– ITU/TSB
– ITU/TSB
– RTOs

13:00 – 14:00
Lunch Break

14:00– 15:00
– WTSA-24 Outcomes & Implications for Africa (30min including Q&A)
– Discussion of Priority Actions and Strategic Roadmap to WTSA-28 (30min including Q&A)
ATU

15:00 – 17:00
Consideration of contributions
All

End of Day 1

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Day 2 – Tuesday 14th April 2026

09:30- 10:30
Involvement and Roles of Industry, Academia and CSOs
ATU

10:30-11:30
Consideration of Report
All

11:30-11:40
AoB: Date and venue of the next meeting
All

11:40-11:50
Vote of thanks
TBD

11:50-12:00
Closing remarks
ATU/Host Country

12:00-13:00
Training session on Bridging the Standardization Gap (BSG)
TSB/ATU

13:00- 14:00
Coffee Break/Lunch

End of the WTSA-28 Prep Meeting and Commencement of Joint ATU/ITU Workshops

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Jour 1 : Lundi 13 avril 2026

09:00 – 09:30
Enregistrement des délégués, Observateurs et Networking

09:30 – 10:00
Cérémonie d’ouverture (le programme sera joint à la présente)
– Mots de bienvenue (DG, NCA)
– Mots de bienvenue (UIT)
– Mots de bienvenue (UAT)
– Discours d’ouverture : Ministre des Communications, des Technologies Numériques et de l’Innovation, Ghana
UAT/ITU/Pays Hôte

10:00 – 10:30
Photo de groupe et pause-café

10:30 – 13:00

– Adoption de l’ordre du jour, Nomination du Bureau et de la Structure de la réunion (10 min)
– Planter le décor : Renforcer la position commune de l’Afrique (15 min)
– Mise en œuvre des résolutions, actions et points de vue (30 min incluant questions-réponses) ;
– Mise à jour par le TSB sur le processus préparatoire de l’AMNT-28 (30 min incluant les questions-réponses) ;
– Mention des points de vue/remarques d’autres organisations régionales de télécommunications concernant les points de l’ordre du jour de l’AMNT-28 (15 minutes pour chaque ORT, y compris la séance de questions-réponses).

UAT
Josh Peprah – Expert en Normalisation

– UIT/TSB
– UIT/TSB
– ORTs

13:00 – 14:00
Pause déjeuner

14:00– 15:00
– Résultats et implications de l’AMNT-24 pour l’Afrique (30 min incluant les questions-réponses)
– Discussion des actions prioritaires et de la feuille de route stratégique pour l’AMNT-28 (30 min incluant la séance de questions-réponses)
UAT

15:00 – 17:00
Considération des contributions
Tous

Fin du premier jour

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Jour 2 – Mardi 14 avril 2026

09:30- 10:30
Implication et rôles de l’industrie, du monde universitaire et des OSCImplication et rôles de l’industrie, du monde universitaire et des OSC
UAT

10:30-11:30
Examen du rapport
Tous

11:30-11:40
Divers : Date et lieu de la prochaine réunion
Tous

11:40-11:50
Mot de remerciement
À déterminer

11:50-12:00
Remarques de clôture
UAT/Pays Hôte

12:00-13:00
Session de formation sur le programme « Bridging the Standardization Gap » (BSG)
TSB/UAT

13:00- 14:00
Pause café/déjeuner

Fin de la réunion préparatoire à l’AMNT-28 et début des ateliers conjoints UAT/UIT

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No.
Sections

1.
Venue –Palms by Eagles Hotel Plot 19 and 20

2.
Language

3.
Visa

4.
Health

5.
Accommodation

6.
Internet Access

7.
Transport

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No.
Sections

8.
Weather and Local Time Information

9.
Local Currency and Foreign Exchange

10.
Hours of Work

11.
Electricity Supply

12.
Security

13.
NCA Contacts for Assistance

14.
Hotel Information

.

Invitations

Registration

Draft Agenda-En

Day 1: Monday, 13th April 2026

09:00 – 09:30
Registration of Delegates, Observers and Networking

09:30 – 10:00
Opening Ceremony (Programme will be attached)
– Opening remarks (DG, NCA)
– Remarks (ITU)
– Welcome remarks (ATU)
– Keynote Address: Minister of Communications, Digital Technologies and Innovation, Ghana
ATU/ITU/Host Country

10:00 – 10:30
Group Photo & health Break

10:30 – 13:00

Adoption of Agenda, Appointment of Bureau and Structure (10 min)
Setting the stage: Strengthening Africa’s Common Position (15mins)
– Implementation of Resolutions, Actions and Opinions (30min including Q&A);
– Update by TSB on WTSA-28 preparatory process (30min including Q&A)
– Noting of views/remarks from other regional telecommunications organizations regarding WTSA-28 agenda items (15min for each RTO including Q&A);

ATU
Josh Peprah – Standardization Expert, Ghana

– ITU/TSB
– ITU/TSB
– RTOs

13:00 – 14:00
Lunch Break

14:00– 15:00
– WTSA-24 Outcomes & Implications for Africa (30min including Q&A)
– Discussion of Priority Actions and Strategic Roadmap to WTSA-28 (30min including Q&A)
ATU

15:00 – 17:00
Consideration of contributions
All

End of Day 1

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Day 2 – Tuesday 14th April 2026

09:30- 10:30
Involvement and Roles of Industry, Academia and CSOs
ATU

10:30-11:30
Consideration of Report
All

11:30-11:40
AoB: Date and venue of the next meeting
All

11:40-11:50
Vote of thanks
TBD

11:50-12:00
Closing remarks
ATU/Host Country

12:00-13:00
Training session on Bridging the Standardization Gap (BSG)
TSB/ATU

13:00- 14:00
Coffee Break/Lunch

End of the WTSA-28 Prep Meeting and Commencement of Joint ATU/ITU Workshops

Download

Draft Agenda-Fr

Jour 1 : Lundi 13 avril 2026

09:00 – 09:30
Enregistrement des délégués, Observateurs et Networking

09:30 – 10:00
Cérémonie d’ouverture (le programme sera joint à la présente)
– Mots de bienvenue (DG, NCA)
– Mots de bienvenue (UIT)
– Mots de bienvenue (UAT)
– Discours d’ouverture : Ministre des Communications, des Technologies Numériques et de l’Innovation, Ghana
UAT/ITU/Pays Hôte

10:00 – 10:30
Photo de groupe et pause-café

10:30 – 13:00

– Adoption de l’ordre du jour, Nomination du Bureau et de la Structure de la réunion (10 min)
– Planter le décor : Renforcer la position commune de l’Afrique (15 min)
– Mise en œuvre des résolutions, actions et points de vue (30 min incluant questions-réponses) ;
– Mise à jour par le TSB sur le processus préparatoire de l’AMNT-28 (30 min incluant les questions-réponses) ;
– Mention des points de vue/remarques d’autres organisations régionales de télécommunications concernant les points de l’ordre du jour de l’AMNT-28 (15 minutes pour chaque ORT, y compris la séance de questions-réponses).

UAT
Josh Peprah – Expert en Normalisation

– UIT/TSB
– UIT/TSB
– ORTs

13:00 – 14:00
Pause déjeuner

14:00– 15:00
– Résultats et implications de l’AMNT-24 pour l’Afrique (30 min incluant les questions-réponses)
– Discussion des actions prioritaires et de la feuille de route stratégique pour l’AMNT-28 (30 min incluant la séance de questions-réponses)
UAT

15:00 – 17:00
Considération des contributions
Tous

Fin du premier jour

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Jour 2 – Mardi 14 avril 2026

09:30- 10:30
Implication et rôles de l’industrie, du monde universitaire et des OSCImplication et rôles de l’industrie, du monde universitaire et des OSC
UAT

10:30-11:30
Examen du rapport
Tous

11:30-11:40
Divers : Date et lieu de la prochaine réunion
Tous

11:40-11:50
Mot de remerciement
À déterminer

11:50-12:00
Remarques de clôture
UAT/Pays Hôte

12:00-13:00
Session de formation sur le programme « Bridging the Standardization Gap » (BSG)
TSB/UAT

13:00- 14:00
Pause café/déjeuner

Fin de la réunion préparatoire à l’AMNT-28 et début des ateliers conjoints UAT/UIT

Download

Practical Information

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No.
Sections

1.
Venue –Palms by Eagles Hotel Plot 19 and 20

2.
Language

3.
Visa

4.
Health

5.
Accommodation

6.
Internet Access

7.
Transport

.

No.
Sections

8.
Weather and Local Time Information

9.
Local Currency and Foreign Exchange

10.
Hours of Work

11.
Electricity Supply

12.
Security

13.
NCA Contacts for Assistance

14.
Hotel Information

.

Contributions Template

ITU-ATU Webinar – Scaling Impact: AI-Driven Digital Public Infrastructure for African Cities and Communities. (Digital Transformation Dialogues) (Geneva 3:30PM) (EAT 4:30PM)
2026-04-27 16:30 - 18:30 | Webinar
Africa’s cities are at a pivotal moment. As AI rapidly reshapes economies and public services, the question is no longer if to act — but how to scale impact, fast and responsibly. This webinar, held as part of the ITU Digital Transformation Dialogues brings together policymakers, industry leaders, and standards experts to explore how AI-driven Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) can unlock more efficient, inclusive, and resilient cities and communities across Africa.

Co-organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the African Telecommunications Union (ATU), the webinar will be held on 27 April 2026, from 15:30 to 17:30 CEST.

From data to decision-making, from pilots to national scale, the webinar will focus on:

Building AI-ready public infrastructure that delivers real outcomes for people

Avoiding fragmentation and vendor lock-in through open, interoperable approaches

Turning standards into action to enable trusted, scalable solutions

Showcasing real-world experiences from African cities and governments

This is a call to move beyond experimentation — and towards coordinated, scalable implementation.

Join the conversation shaping the future of AI-powered public infrastructure in Africa.

The webinar will be preceded by the ITU-T Study Group 20 Regional Group for Africa (SG20RG-AFR) meeting, taking place on the same day from 09:00 to 15:00 CEST.

Target Audience
Participation is open to the ITU Member States, Sector Members, Associates, ITU Academia, and to any individual from a country that is a member of the ITU and who wishes to contribute to the work. This includes individuals who are also members of international, regional and national organizations. Participation is free of charge.

Africa’s cities are at a pivotal moment. As AI rapidly reshapes economies and public services, the question is no longer if to act — but how to scale impact, fast and responsibly. This webinar, held as part of the ITU Digital Transformation Dialogues brings together policymakers, industry leaders, and standards experts to explore how AI-driven Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) can unlock more efficient, inclusive, and resilient cities and communities across Africa.

Co-organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the African Telecommunications Union (ATU), the webinar will be held on 27 April 2026, from 15:30 to 17:30 CEST.

From data to decision-making, from pilots to national scale, the webinar will focus on:

Building AI-ready public infrastructure that delivers real outcomes for people

Avoiding fragmentation and vendor lock-in through open, interoperable approaches

Turning standards into action to enable trusted, scalable solutions

Showcasing real-world experiences from African cities and governments

This is a call to move beyond experimentation — and towards coordinated, scalable implementation.

Join the conversation shaping the future of AI-powered public infrastructure in Africa.

The webinar will be preceded by the ITU-T Study Group 20 Regional Group for Africa (SG20RG-AFR) meeting, taking place on the same day from 09:00 to 15:00 CEST.

Target Audience
Participation is open to the ITU Member States, Sector Members, Associates, ITU Academia, and to any individual from a country that is a member of the ITU and who wishes to contribute to the work. This includes individuals who are also members of international, regional and national organizations. Participation is free of charge.

Draft Agenda

Registration

15:30-15:40 Opening Remarks

John Omo
Secretary-General, African Telecommunications Union (ATU)

Seizo Onoe
Director, Telecommunication Standardization Bureau, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

15:40-17:25 Session on AI-Driven DPI in Africa: Advancing through Standards, Interoperability, and Collaboration

Moderator
Isaac Boateng, Standardization Coordinator, ATU

Speakers:

Ramy Ahmed Fathy, Chair, ITU-T Study Group 20 Regional Group for Africa (SG20RG-AFR); Chief of International Cybersecurity & Vice- Presidency for Cybersecurity, NTRA, Egypt

Soheib Nunhuck, Senior Policy Manager, Mobile Money, GSM Association (GSMA)

Joanne Olushola Martins, Technology Innovation Office, The World Bank

Questions and Answers

17:25-17:30 Closing Remarks

Closing Remarks

Emmanuel Manasseh, Regional Director for Africa, ITU

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Draft Agenda

15:30-15:40 Opening Remarks

John Omo
Secretary-General, African Telecommunications Union (ATU)

Seizo Onoe
Director, Telecommunication Standardization Bureau, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

15:40-17:25 Session on AI-Driven DPI in Africa: Advancing through Standards, Interoperability, and Collaboration

Moderator
Isaac Boateng, Standardization Coordinator, ATU

Speakers:

Ramy Ahmed Fathy, Chair, ITU-T Study Group 20 Regional Group for Africa (SG20RG-AFR); Chief of International Cybersecurity & Vice- Presidency for Cybersecurity, NTRA, Egypt

Soheib Nunhuck, Senior Policy Manager, Mobile Money, GSM Association (GSMA)

Joanne Olushola Martins, Technology Innovation Office, The World Bank

Questions and Answers

17:25-17:30 Closing Remarks

Closing Remarks

Emmanuel Manasseh, Regional Director for Africa, ITU

–

Registration

REGISTER HERE

Draft Agenda-En

Registration

15:30-15:40 Opening Remarks

John Omo
Secretary-General, African Telecommunications Union (ATU)

Seizo Onoe
Director, Telecommunication Standardization Bureau, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

15:40-17:25 Session on AI-Driven DPI in Africa: Advancing through Standards, Interoperability, and Collaboration

Moderator
Isaac Boateng, Standardization Coordinator, ATU

Speakers:

Ramy Ahmed Fathy, Chair, ITU-T Study Group 20 Regional Group for Africa (SG20RG-AFR); Chief of International Cybersecurity & Vice- Presidency for Cybersecurity, NTRA, Egypt

Soheib Nunhuck, Senior Policy Manager, Mobile Money, GSM Association (GSMA)

Joanne Olushola Martins, Technology Innovation Office, The World Bank

Questions and Answers

17:25-17:30 Closing Remarks

Closing Remarks

Emmanuel Manasseh, Regional Director for Africa, ITU

–

REGISTER HERE

Draft Agenda-En

15:30-15:40 Opening Remarks

John Omo
Secretary-General, African Telecommunications Union (ATU)

Seizo Onoe
Director, Telecommunication Standardization Bureau, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

15:40-17:25 Session on AI-Driven DPI in Africa: Advancing through Standards, Interoperability, and Collaboration

Moderator
Isaac Boateng, Standardization Coordinator, ATU

Speakers:

Ramy Ahmed Fathy, Chair, ITU-T Study Group 20 Regional Group for Africa (SG20RG-AFR); Chief of International Cybersecurity & Vice- Presidency for Cybersecurity, NTRA, Egypt

Soheib Nunhuck, Senior Policy Manager, Mobile Money, GSM Association (GSMA)

Joanne Olushola Martins, Technology Innovation Office, The World Bank

Questions and Answers

17:25-17:30 Closing Remarks

Closing Remarks

Emmanuel Manasseh, Regional Director for Africa, ITU

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Workshop on The Harmonized Calculation Method for Africa (HCM4A)
2026-05-11 - 2026-05-15 | E-Meeting – Nairobi, Kenya
Topic/ Objective

Workshop on Harmonized Calculation Method for Africa for frequency coordination at borders.

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Programme

Programme

SG12 Regional Group for the Africa (SG12RG-AFR) in parallel with SG13 Regional Group for the Africa (SG13RG-AFR) in Livingstone, Zambia
2026-05-14 - 2026-05-15 | zambia, Livingstone, Zambia
Date
Topic/ Objective
Document(s) Link

May 14th to 15th
SG12 Regional Group for the Africa (SG12RG-AFR) in parallel with SG13 Regional Group for the Africa (SG13RG-AFR)
View Documents

May 14th to 15th
SG13 Regional Group for the Africa (SG13RG-AFR) in parallel with SG12 Regional Group for the Africa (SG12RG-AFR)
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Date
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Document(s) Link

May 14th to 15th
SG12 Regional Group for the Africa (SG12RG-AFR) in parallel with SG13 Regional Group for the Africa (SG13RG-AFR)
View Documents

May 14th to 15th
SG13 Regional Group for the Africa (SG13RG-AFR) in parallel with SG12 Regional Group for the Africa (SG12RG-AFR)
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Programme

27th Session of the ATU Administrative Council Meeting in Cape Town, South Africa
2026-05-19 - 2026-05-21 | South Africa
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27th ORDINARY SESSION OF THE ATU ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL
Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa, Milnerton,
Cape Town, South Africa 19-21 May 2026

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ITEMS
DOCUMENTS

1.
Opening Ceremony

2.
Confirmation of the Bureau

3.
Adoption of the Agenda
AC/27/D01

4.
Adoption of the Work Schedule
AC/27/D02

5.
Report of the Secretary General on the Activities of the Union from June, 2025 to May 2026
AC/27/D03

6.
Report of the Committee on Finance and Administration
AC/27/D04

7.
Progress Report of the Committee on Arrears recovery
AC/27/D05

8.
Progress Report on the Amendment of the ATU Constitution and Convention & Rules
AC/27/D06

9.
Progress Report of the Technical Committee
AC/27/D07

10.
Progress Report on the Admission of the Academia to the ATU Membership
AC/27/D08

11.
Progress Report on the Preparation of the CPL-26
AC/26/D09

12.
Proposal on the Theme for African Telecommunications/ICT Day (ATD) 2026
AC/26/D10

13.
ITU Presentation on Finance and Management Issues

14.
Date and Venue of the 28th Ordinary Session of the Council

15.
Any Other Business

16.
Adoption of the Report and Final Acts
AC/26/D11

17.
Vote of Thanks
AC/26/D12

18.
Closing Session

27ème SESSION ORDINAIRE DU CONSEIL ADMINISTRATIF DE L’UAT
Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa, Milnerton,
à Cape Town en Afrique du Sud
19-21 mai 2026

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SUJETS
DOCUMENTS

1.
Cérémonie d’ouverture

2.
Mise en place du Bureau

3.
Adoption de l’ordre du jour
AC/27/D01

4.
Adoption du programme de travail
AC/27/D02

5.
Rapport du Secrétaire Général sur les activités de l’Union de juin 2025 à mai 2026
AC/27/D03

6.
Rapport du Comité des finances et de l’administration
AC/27/D04

7.
AC/27/D04 Rapport d’avancement du Comité sur le recouvrement des arriérés
AC/27/D05

8.
Rapport d’avancement sur l’amendement de la Constitution et de la Convention et du Règlement de Procédure de l’UAT
AC/27/D06

9.
Rapport d’avancement du Comité Technique
AC/27/D07

10.
Rapport d’avancement sur l’admission des Universités à l’UAT en tant que Membre
AC/27/D08

11.
Rapport d’avancement sur les préparatifs de la CPL-26
AC/26/D09

12.
Rapport des célébrations de 2025 et de l’examen de la proposition sur le thème de la Journée Africaine des Télécommunications/TIC (ATD) 2026
AC/26/D10

13.
Présentation de l’UIT sur les questions financières et de gestion

14.
Date et lieu de la 28ème Session Ordinaire du Conseil

15.
Divers

16.
Adoption du Rapport et des Actes Finaux
AC/26/D11

17.
Mot de Remerciement
AC/26/D12

18.
Cérémonie de Clôture

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Venue –Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa in Milnerton, Cape Town, South Africa

2.
Participation

3.
Entry Visa Requirements

4.
Immigration & Customs

5.
Ground Transportation: Arrival & Departures

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No.
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6.
Travel Insurance

7.
General Country Information

8.
Contact Information

9.
Hotel Accomodation

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27th ORDINARY SESSION OF THE ATU ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL
Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa, Milnerton,
Cape Town, South Africa 19-21 May 2026

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ITEMS
DOCUMENTS

1.
Opening Ceremony

2.
Confirmation of the Bureau

3.
Adoption of the Agenda
AC/27/D01

4.
Adoption of the Work Schedule
AC/27/D02

5.
Report of the Secretary General on the Activities of the Union from June, 2025 to May 2026
AC/27/D03

6.
Report of the Committee on Finance and Administration
AC/27/D04

7.
Progress Report of the Committee on Arrears recovery
AC/27/D05

8.
Progress Report on the Amendment of the ATU Constitution and Convention & Rules
AC/27/D06

9.
Progress Report of the Technical Committee
AC/27/D07

10.
Progress Report on the Admission of the Academia to the ATU Membership
AC/27/D08

11.
Progress Report on the Preparation of the CPL-26
AC/26/D09

12.
Proposal on the Theme for African Telecommunications/ICT Day (ATD) 2026
AC/26/D10

13.
ITU Presentation on Finance and Management Issues

14.
Date and Venue of the 28th Ordinary Session of the Council

15.
Any Other Business

16.
Adoption of the Report and Final Acts
AC/26/D11

17.
Vote of Thanks
AC/26/D12

18.
Closing Session

Draft Agenda-Fr

27ème SESSION ORDINAIRE DU CONSEIL ADMINISTRATIF DE L’UAT
Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa, Milnerton,
à Cape Town en Afrique du Sud
19-21 mai 2026

#
SUJETS
DOCUMENTS

1.
Cérémonie d’ouverture

2.
Mise en place du Bureau

3.
Adoption de l’ordre du jour
AC/27/D01

4.
Adoption du programme de travail
AC/27/D02

5.
Rapport du Secrétaire Général sur les activités de l’Union de juin 2025 à mai 2026
AC/27/D03

6.
Rapport du Comité des finances et de l’administration
AC/27/D04

7.
AC/27/D04 Rapport d’avancement du Comité sur le recouvrement des arriérés
AC/27/D05

8.
Rapport d’avancement sur l’amendement de la Constitution et de la Convention et du Règlement de Procédure de l’UAT
AC/27/D06

9.
Rapport d’avancement du Comité Technique
AC/27/D07

10.
Rapport d’avancement sur l’admission des Universités à l’UAT en tant que Membre
AC/27/D08

11.
Rapport d’avancement sur les préparatifs de la CPL-26
AC/26/D09

12.
Rapport des célébrations de 2025 et de l’examen de la proposition sur le thème de la Journée Africaine des Télécommunications/TIC (ATD) 2026
AC/26/D10

13.
Présentation de l’UIT sur les questions financières et de gestion

14.
Date et lieu de la 28ème Session Ordinaire du Conseil

15.
Divers

16.
Adoption du Rapport et des Actes Finaux
AC/26/D11

17.
Mot de Remerciement
AC/26/D12

18.
Cérémonie de Clôture

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Immigration & Customs

5.
Ground Transportation: Arrival & Departures

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Travel Insurance

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General Country Information

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Contact Information

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27th ORDINARY SESSION OF THE ATU ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL
Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa, Milnerton,
Cape Town, South Africa 19-21 May 2026

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ITEMS
DOCUMENTS

1.
Opening Ceremony

2.
Confirmation of the Bureau

3.
Adoption of the Agenda
AC/27/D01

4.
Adoption of the Work Schedule
AC/27/D02

5.
Report of the Secretary General on the Activities of the Union from June, 2025 to May 2026
AC/27/D03

6.
Report of the Committee on Finance and Administration
AC/27/D04

7.
Progress Report of the Committee on Arrears recovery
AC/27/D05

8.
Progress Report on the Amendment of the ATU Constitution and Convention & Rules
AC/27/D06

9.
Progress Report of the Technical Committee
AC/27/D07

10.
Progress Report on the Admission of the Academia to the ATU Membership
AC/27/D08

11.
Progress Report on the Preparation of the CPL-26
AC/26/D09

12.
Proposal on the Theme for African Telecommunications/ICT Day (ATD) 2026
AC/26/D10

13.
ITU Presentation on Finance and Management Issues

14.
Date and Venue of the 28th Ordinary Session of the Council

15.
Any Other Business

16.
Adoption of the Report and Final Acts
AC/26/D11

17.
Vote of Thanks
AC/26/D12

18.
Closing Session

27ème SESSION ORDINAIRE DU CONSEIL ADMINISTRATIF DE L’UAT
Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa, Milnerton,
à Cape Town en Afrique du Sud
19-21 mai 2026

#
SUJETS
DOCUMENTS

1.
Cérémonie d’ouverture

2.
Mise en place du Bureau

3.
Adoption de l’ordre du jour
AC/27/D01

4.
Adoption du programme de travail
AC/27/D02

5.
Rapport du Secrétaire Général sur les activités de l’Union de juin 2025 à mai 2026
AC/27/D03

6.
Rapport du Comité des finances et de l’administration
AC/27/D04

7.
AC/27/D04 Rapport d’avancement du Comité sur le recouvrement des arriérés
AC/27/D05

8.
Rapport d’avancement sur l’amendement de la Constitution et de la Convention et du Règlement de Procédure de l’UAT
AC/27/D06

9.
Rapport d’avancement du Comité Technique
AC/27/D07

10.
Rapport d’avancement sur l’admission des Universités à l’UAT en tant que Membre
AC/27/D08

11.
Rapport d’avancement sur les préparatifs de la CPL-26
AC/26/D09

12.
Rapport des célébrations de 2025 et de l’examen de la proposition sur le thème de la Journée Africaine des Télécommunications/TIC (ATD) 2026
AC/26/D10

13.
Présentation de l’UIT sur les questions financières et de gestion

14.
Date et lieu de la 28ème Session Ordinaire du Conseil

15.
Divers

16.
Adoption du Rapport et des Actes Finaux
AC/26/D11

17.
Mot de Remerciement
AC/26/D12

18.
Cérémonie de Clôture

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1.
Venue –Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa in Milnerton, Cape Town, South Africa

2.
Participation

3.
Entry Visa Requirements

4.
Immigration & Customs

5.
Ground Transportation: Arrival & Departures

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No.
Sections

6.
Travel Insurance

7.
General Country Information

8.
Contact Information

9.
Hotel Accomodation

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27th ORDINARY SESSION OF THE ATU ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL
Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa, Milnerton,
Cape Town, South Africa 19-21 May 2026

#
ITEMS
DOCUMENTS

1.
Opening Ceremony

2.
Confirmation of the Bureau

3.
Adoption of the Agenda
AC/27/D01

4.
Adoption of the Work Schedule
AC/27/D02

5.
Report of the Secretary General on the Activities of the Union from June, 2025 to May 2026
AC/27/D03

6.
Report of the Committee on Finance and Administration
AC/27/D04

7.
Progress Report of the Committee on Arrears recovery
AC/27/D05

8.
Progress Report on the Amendment of the ATU Constitution and Convention & Rules
AC/27/D06

9.
Progress Report of the Technical Committee
AC/27/D07

10.
Progress Report on the Admission of the Academia to the ATU Membership
AC/27/D08

11.
Progress Report on the Preparation of the CPL-26
AC/26/D09

12.
Proposal on the Theme for African Telecommunications/ICT Day (ATD) 2026
AC/26/D10

13.
ITU Presentation on Finance and Management Issues

14.
Date and Venue of the 28th Ordinary Session of the Council

15.
Any Other Business

16.
Adoption of the Report and Final Acts
AC/26/D11

17.
Vote of Thanks
AC/26/D12

18.
Closing Session

Draft Agenda-Fr

27ème SESSION ORDINAIRE DU CONSEIL ADMINISTRATIF DE L’UAT
Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa, Milnerton,
à Cape Town en Afrique du Sud
19-21 mai 2026

#
SUJETS
DOCUMENTS

1.
Cérémonie d’ouverture

2.
Mise en place du Bureau

3.
Adoption de l’ordre du jour
AC/27/D01

4.
Adoption du programme de travail
AC/27/D02

5.
Rapport du Secrétaire Général sur les activités de l’Union de juin 2025 à mai 2026
AC/27/D03

6.
Rapport du Comité des finances et de l’administration
AC/27/D04

7.
AC/27/D04 Rapport d’avancement du Comité sur le recouvrement des arriérés
AC/27/D05

8.
Rapport d’avancement sur l’amendement de la Constitution et de la Convention et du Règlement de Procédure de l’UAT
AC/27/D06

9.
Rapport d’avancement du Comité Technique
AC/27/D07

10.
Rapport d’avancement sur l’admission des Universités à l’UAT en tant que Membre
AC/27/D08

11.
Rapport d’avancement sur les préparatifs de la CPL-26
AC/26/D09

12.
Rapport des célébrations de 2025 et de l’examen de la proposition sur le thème de la Journée Africaine des Télécommunications/TIC (ATD) 2026
AC/26/D10

13.
Présentation de l’UIT sur les questions financières et de gestion

14.
Date et lieu de la 28ème Session Ordinaire du Conseil

15.
Divers

16.
Adoption du Rapport et des Actes Finaux
AC/26/D11

17.
Mot de Remerciement
AC/26/D12

18.
Cérémonie de Clôture

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Venue –Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa in Milnerton, Cape Town, South Africa

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4.
Immigration & Customs

5.
Ground Transportation: Arrival & Departures

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Study Group5 Regional Group for Africa (SG5RG-AFR) in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
2026-05-19 - 2026-05-22 | Malabo, Equatorial Guinea

ITU RDF and the 2nd African Preparatory Meeting (APM) for ITU-PP26 at Cresta Sprayview Hotel, Zimbabwe
2026-05-25 - 2026-05-29 | Cresta Sprayview Hotel, Zimbabwe
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Africa Preparatory Meeting for PP-26 in Zimbabwe
27th – 29th May 2026
DRAFT AGENDA

No.
Items

1.
Opening Ceremony

2.
Appointment of the Bureau

3.
Adoption of the Agenda and the Work Programme

4.
Update by ITU on the PP-26 preparations and council discussions

5.
Update by Qatar, host country on the PP-26 preparations

6.
Report of the first ATU preparatory meeting for PP-26

7.
Noting of preliminary views/positions from other regional telecommunications organizations

8.
Consideration on the reports from ATU WGs for PP-26 prep outcomes

9.
Receive preliminary contributions from Member States, RECs and Associate Members

10.
Breakaway sessions for WG1, WG2 and WG3 to consider Members’ contributions and consolidate common proposals

11.
Formulation of the preliminary AFCPs and appointment of focal points/ Countries for interregional coordination

12.
Consideration of African Candidatures for management positions in ITU and Council

13.
Date of the next meeting

14.
Closing

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Réunion Préparatoire Africaine à la PP-26 de l’UIT, Zimbabwe
27 – 29 Mai 2026
PROJET D’ORDRE DU JOUR

No.
Items

1.
Cérémonie d’ouverture

2.
Election du Bureau

3.
Adoption de l’ordre du jour et du programme de travail

4.
Présentation de l’UIT sur les préparatifs du PP-26 et les discussions du Conseil

5.
Présentation du Pays Hôte, le Qatar, sur les préparatifs de la PP-26

6.
Présentation du rapport de la première Réunion Préparatoire Africaine pour la PP-26

7.
Prise en compte des points de vue/positions préliminaires d’autres Organisations Régionales de Télécommunications

8.
Examen des rapports des Groupes de Travail de l’UAT sur les conclusions des préparatifs à la PP-26

9.
Présentation des contributions préliminaires des États Membres, des CER et des Membres Associés

10.
Séances distinctes et en parallèle pour les Groupes de Travail 1, 2 et 3 afin d’examiner les contributions des Membres et de consolider les propositions communes

11.
Elaboration des positions communes africaines préliminaires et désignation des points focaux/pays pour la coordination interrégionale

12.
Examen des Candidatures Africaines pour les postes de management à l’UIT et au Conseil

13.
Date de la prochaine réunion

14.
Clôture

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1.
Venue – Cresta Sprayview Hotel

2.
Zimbabwe – Geographical Information

3.
Tourism

4.
Weather

5.
Passports and Visas

6.
Currency

7.
Communication

8.
Banking Business Hours

9.
Culture, Religion and Language

10.
Airport Departure Tax

No.
Sections

11.
Electrical Appliances

12.
Traditional Foods

13.
Security

14.
Customs Concession

15.
Motor Vehicles

16.
Driving in Zimbabwe

17.
Transport

18.
Accomodation Options

19.
Health – Clinics & Hospitals

20.
Focal Points – Assistance

Registration

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Draft Agenda-En

Africa Preparatory Meeting for PP-26 in Zimbabwe
27th – 29th May 2026
DRAFT AGENDA

No.
Items

1.
Opening Ceremony

2.
Appointment of the Bureau

3.
Adoption of the Agenda and the Work Programme

4.
Update by ITU on the PP-26 preparations and council discussions

5.
Update by Qatar, host country on the PP-26 preparations

6.
Report of the first ATU preparatory meeting for PP-26

7.
Noting of preliminary views/positions from other regional telecommunications organizations

8.
Consideration on the reports from ATU WGs for PP-26 prep outcomes

9.
Receive preliminary contributions from Member States, RECs and Associate Members

10.
Breakaway sessions for WG1, WG2 and WG3 to consider Members’ contributions and consolidate common proposals

11.
Formulation of the preliminary AFCPs and appointment of focal points/ Countries for interregional coordination

12.
Consideration of African Candidatures for management positions in ITU and Council

13.
Date of the next meeting

14.
Closing

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Réunion Préparatoire Africaine à la PP-26 de l’UIT, Zimbabwe
27 – 29 Mai 2026
PROJET D’ORDRE DU JOUR

No.
Items

1.
Cérémonie d’ouverture

2.
Election du Bureau

3.
Adoption de l’ordre du jour et du programme de travail

4.
Présentation de l’UIT sur les préparatifs du PP-26 et les discussions du Conseil

5.
Présentation du Pays Hôte, le Qatar, sur les préparatifs de la PP-26

6.
Présentation du rapport de la première Réunion Préparatoire Africaine pour la PP-26

7.
Prise en compte des points de vue/positions préliminaires d’autres Organisations Régionales de Télécommunications

8.
Examen des rapports des Groupes de Travail de l’UAT sur les conclusions des préparatifs à la PP-26

9.
Présentation des contributions préliminaires des États Membres, des CER et des Membres Associés

10.
Séances distinctes et en parallèle pour les Groupes de Travail 1, 2 et 3 afin d’examiner les contributions des Membres et de consolider les propositions communes

11.
Elaboration des positions communes africaines préliminaires et désignation des points focaux/pays pour la coordination interrégionale

12.
Examen des Candidatures Africaines pour les postes de management à l’UIT et au Conseil

13.
Date de la prochaine réunion

14.
Clôture

Télécharger

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1.
Venue – Cresta Sprayview Hotel

2.
Zimbabwe – Geographical Information

3.
Tourism

4.
Weather

5.
Passports and Visas

6.
Currency

7.
Communication

8.
Banking Business Hours

9.
Culture, Religion and Language

10.
Airport Departure Tax

No.
Sections

11.
Electrical Appliances

12.
Traditional Foods

13.
Security

14.
Customs Concession

15.
Motor Vehicles

16.
Driving in Zimbabwe

17.
Transport

18.
Accomodation Options

19.
Health – Clinics & Hospitals

20.
Focal Points – Assistance

Registration

Draft Agenda-En

Draft Agenda-Fr

Practical information

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Africa Preparatory Meeting for PP-26 in Zimbabwe
27th – 29th May 2026
DRAFT AGENDA

No.
Items

1.
Opening Ceremony

2.
Appointment of the Bureau

3.
Adoption of the Agenda and the Work Programme

4.
Update by ITU on the PP-26 preparations and council discussions

5.
Update by Qatar, host country on the PP-26 preparations

6.
Report of the first ATU preparatory meeting for PP-26

7.
Noting of preliminary views/positions from other regional telecommunications organizations

8.
Consideration on the reports from ATU WGs for PP-26 prep outcomes

9.
Receive preliminary contributions from Member States, RECs and Associate Members

10.
Breakaway sessions for WG1, WG2 and WG3 to consider Members’ contributions and consolidate common proposals

11.
Formulation of the preliminary AFCPs and appointment of focal points/ Countries for interregional coordination

12.
Consideration of African Candidatures for management positions in ITU and Council

13.
Date of the next meeting

14.
Closing

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Réunion Préparatoire Africaine à la PP-26 de l’UIT, Zimbabwe
27 – 29 Mai 2026
PROJET D’ORDRE DU JOUR

No.
Items

1.
Cérémonie d’ouverture

2.
Election du Bureau

3.
Adoption de l’ordre du jour et du programme de travail

4.
Présentation de l’UIT sur les préparatifs du PP-26 et les discussions du Conseil

5.
Présentation du Pays Hôte, le Qatar, sur les préparatifs de la PP-26

6.
Présentation du rapport de la première Réunion Préparatoire Africaine pour la PP-26

7.
Prise en compte des points de vue/positions préliminaires d’autres Organisations Régionales de Télécommunications

8.
Examen des rapports des Groupes de Travail de l’UAT sur les conclusions des préparatifs à la PP-26

9.
Présentation des contributions préliminaires des États Membres, des CER et des Membres Associés

10.
Séances distinctes et en parallèle pour les Groupes de Travail 1, 2 et 3 afin d’examiner les contributions des Membres et de consolider les propositions communes

11.
Elaboration des positions communes africaines préliminaires et désignation des points focaux/pays pour la coordination interrégionale

12.
Examen des Candidatures Africaines pour les postes de management à l’UIT et au Conseil

13.
Date de la prochaine réunion

14.
Clôture

Télécharger

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No.
Sections

1.
Venue – Cresta Sprayview Hotel

2.
Zimbabwe – Geographical Information

3.
Tourism

4.
Weather

5.
Passports and Visas

6.
Currency

7.
Communication

8.
Banking Business Hours

9.
Culture, Religion and Language

10.
Airport Departure Tax

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Sections

11.
Electrical Appliances

12.
Traditional Foods

13.
Security

14.
Customs Concession

15.
Motor Vehicles

16.
Driving in Zimbabwe

17.
Transport

18.
Accomodation Options

19.
Health – Clinics & Hospitals

20.
Focal Points – Assistance

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Draft Agenda-En

Africa Preparatory Meeting for PP-26 in Zimbabwe
27th – 29th May 2026
DRAFT AGENDA

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Items

1.
Opening Ceremony

2.
Appointment of the Bureau

3.
Adoption of the Agenda and the Work Programme

4.
Update by ITU on the PP-26 preparations and council discussions

5.
Update by Qatar, host country on the PP-26 preparations

6.
Report of the first ATU preparatory meeting for PP-26

7.
Noting of preliminary views/positions from other regional telecommunications organizations

8.
Consideration on the reports from ATU WGs for PP-26 prep outcomes

9.
Receive preliminary contributions from Member States, RECs and Associate Members

10.
Breakaway sessions for WG1, WG2 and WG3 to consider Members’ contributions and consolidate common proposals

11.
Formulation of the preliminary AFCPs and appointment of focal points/ Countries for interregional coordination

12.
Consideration of African Candidatures for management positions in ITU and Council

13.
Date of the next meeting

14.
Closing

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Réunion Préparatoire Africaine à la PP-26 de l’UIT, Zimbabwe
27 – 29 Mai 2026
PROJET D’ORDRE DU JOUR

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Items

1.
Cérémonie d’ouverture

2.
Election du Bureau

3.
Adoption de l’ordre du jour et du programme de travail

4.
Présentation de l’UIT sur les préparatifs du PP-26 et les discussions du Conseil

5.
Présentation du Pays Hôte, le Qatar, sur les préparatifs de la PP-26

6.
Présentation du rapport de la première Réunion Préparatoire Africaine pour la PP-26

7.
Prise en compte des points de vue/positions préliminaires d’autres Organisations Régionales de Télécommunications

8.
Examen des rapports des Groupes de Travail de l’UAT sur les conclusions des préparatifs à la PP-26

9.
Présentation des contributions préliminaires des États Membres, des CER et des Membres Associés

10.
Séances distinctes et en parallèle pour les Groupes de Travail 1, 2 et 3 afin d’examiner les contributions des Membres et de consolider les propositions communes

11.
Elaboration des positions communes africaines préliminaires et désignation des points focaux/pays pour la coordination interrégionale

12.
Examen des Candidatures Africaines pour les postes de management à l’UIT et au Conseil

13.
Date de la prochaine réunion

14.
Clôture

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Sections

1.
Venue – Cresta Sprayview Hotel

2.
Zimbabwe – Geographical Information

3.
Tourism

4.
Weather

5.
Passports and Visas

6.
Currency

7.
Communication

8.
Banking Business Hours

9.
Culture, Religion and Language

10.
Airport Departure Tax

No.
Sections

11.
Electrical Appliances

12.
Traditional Foods

13.
Security

14.
Customs Concession

15.
Motor Vehicles

16.
Driving in Zimbabwe

17.
Transport

18.
Accomodation Options

19.
Health – Clinics & Hospitals

20.
Focal Points – Assistance

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Topic/ Objective

Preparations for APM27-3.

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Programme

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Topic/ Objective

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2026-07-07 - 2026-07-09 | E-Meeting – Nairobi, Kenya

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7th Ordinary Session of the African Telecommunications Union Conference of Plenipotentiaries (CPL-26) in Abuja, Nigeria
2026-07-23 - 2026-07-24 | Abuja, Nigeria
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