African Union (AU) Ministers and technology experts meeting in Libreville, Gabon, have issued a strong call for accelerated investment in digital strategies, urging member states to prioritise indigenous technological capacity, artificial intelligence, and robust cybersecurity frameworks.
Gathering for the Specialised Technical Committee on Communication and Information and Communication Technology (ICT), delegates emphasised that the continent must move beyond being a mere consumer of global digital advancements. AU Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy, Lerato Mataboge, stressed that Africa stands at a critical juncture where data governance, digital identity interoperability, and local innovation will dictate future economic sovereignty.
The gathering focused heavily on closing critical infrastructure gaps, expanding affordable broadband connectivity, and shaping shared regulatory standards to support the continent’s single market objectives under the Digital Transformation Strategy for Africa.
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