African Ministers Adopt Algiers Declaration to Enhance Telecoms Infrastructure
African ministers and partners have adopted the Algiers Declaration on African Telecommunications Sovereignty and Integrated Connectivity (2026-2030) during a ministerial summit at the Global Africa Tech event in Algiers. The declaration aims to develop telecoms infrastructure as a strategic foundation for sovereignty, resilience, inclusion, and economic transformation across the continent. It emphasizes delivering affordable connectivity, especially to rural and underserved communities, and calls for building integrated continental infrastructure linking terrestrial, subsea, and satellite networks. The declaration also focuses on strengthening local digital infrastructure, enhancing cybersecurity, and promoting secure digital ecosystems. 
