Agadir, July 27, 2026 – The Europe Today: Morocco has been elected to the Administrative Council of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) for the 2027–2031 term, reinforcing the Kingdom’s role in advancing digital cooperation, telecommunications, and artificial intelligence across the African continent.
The election took place during the 26th Conference of Plenipotentiaries (CPL 2026) of the ATU, held in Abuja, Nigeria, from July 16 to 24, according to a statement issued by Morocco’s Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform.
The ministry described the election as a reflection of the renewed confidence of ATU member states in Morocco’s contribution to African cooperation, based on solidarity, knowledge-sharing, and co-development aimed at building an integrated, resilient, and inclusive digital ecosystem across the continent.
It added that Morocco’s participation in the conference was guided by the vision of King Mohammed VI to strengthen South-South cooperation and accelerate Africa’s digital integration through strategic partnerships and innovation.
A high-level Moroccan delegation, comprising representatives from the Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, the National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT), the Digital Development Agency (ADD), and the Moroccan Embassy in Abuja, participated in the conference and its preparatory meetings.
During the event, Morocco reaffirmed its commitment to promoting digital infrastructure, telecommunications, and artificial intelligence as key drivers of Africa’s economic and social transformation.
The delegation also highlighted several of the Kingdom’s flagship digital initiatives, including the Morocco Digital 2030 Strategy, the “AI Made in Morocco” roadmap, and the National Cybersecurity Strategy 2030, which aim to strengthen innovation, digital governance, and technological resilience.
In addition, Morocco showcased a number of initiatives open to African partners, including the JAZARI Institutes network, the Digital Hub for Sustainable Development (D4SD) developed in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Igoudar Numérique Dakhla project, which seeks to enhance African capabilities in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, data centers, and digital services.
Founded in 1977, the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) serves as the African Union’s specialized agency for telecommunications and information and communication technologies. The organization works to strengthen cooperation among member states, harmonize telecommunications policies and regulatory frameworks, and promote unified African positions in international telecommunications forums, particularly within the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
