Africa's digital ministers meet in Libreville next week
AI, data, cybersecurity, digital ID and Africa's voice in global tech debates top the agenda of the AU's ICT committee from 26 October.
Libreville — Africa's ministers of communication and ICT meet in Libreville, Gabon, next week for the Sixth Ordinary Session of the AU Specialised Technical Committee on Communication and ICT (STC-CICT), the African Union said. Experts meet from 26 to 28 October and ministers from 29 October.
The theme
"Africa's Digital Future, Africa's Voice: Advancing Innovation, Digital Inclusion and Shaping Africa's Narrative".
On the agenda
- Progress on the Digital Transformation Strategy for Africa (2020–2030), and what is needed by 2030.
- The Continental Artificial Intelligence Strategy and the AU Data Policy Framework: skills, responsible governance and using data for innovation.
- Cybersecurity and personal data protection, including the Malabo Convention.
- Digital public infrastructure, digital ID and connectivity, including projects under PIDA's second Priority Action Plan.
- Barriers faced by women, girls, young people, people with disabilities and rural communities.
- Africa's voice in global digital debates.
- Electing a new bureau and better coordination between member states, regional communities and partners.
AU Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy Lerato Dorothy Mataboge said the session is a chance to set a clear course for the next phase of Africa's digital transformation. The committee's recommendations go to the AU Executive Council.
Source: African Union Commission, 20 October 2026.
