The Kingdom of Morocco has been elected as a member of the Administrative Council of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) for the 2027–2031 term, following the proceedings of the 26th Plenipotentiary Conference (CPL 2026) of the organization, held in Abuja.
This election represents recognition of Morocco’s commitment to advancing the digital development of the African continent, as well as its efforts in cooperation, knowledge sharing, and co-development in the fields of telecommunications and emerging technologies.
According to the Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, this new mandate reflects the renewed confidence of member states in the Kingdom and in its approach to contributing to the creation of an integrated, resilient, and inclusive African digital space.
As part of its participation, Morocco reaffirmed its commitment to South-South cooperation based on solidarity and mutual benefit, in line with the Royal Guidelines aimed at strengthening digital integration across the continent.
During the proceedings of the ATU’s CPL 2026, the Moroccan delegation highlighted the strategic role of digital infrastructure, telecommunications, and artificial intelligence as drivers of economic and social transformation in Africa.
The Kingdom also presented the progress achieved through several national initiatives, including the Morocco Digital 2030 strategy, the “AI Made in Morocco” roadmap, and the National Cybersecurity Strategy for 2030.
In addition, the Moroccan delegation showcased several projects open to African countries, including the JAZARI Institutes network, the Digital for Sustainable Development Hub (D4SD), developed in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), as well as the Dakhla Digital Igoudar project, which aims to strengthen African capabilities in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, data centers, and digital services.
Established in 1977, the African Telecommunications Union is a specialized institution of the African Union responsible for promoting the development of telecommunications and information and communication technologies across the continent. It works in particular to harmonize digital policies, strengthen cooperation among member states, and promote African positions in international telecommunications forums.
