Smart Africa CEO lauds Guinea's digital sovereignty milestones at TAS2025 launch
Date: 2025-09-08
The Chief Executive Officer of Smart Africa, Lacina Kone has held a high-level meeting with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Guinea, His Excellency Amadou Oury Bah.
The meeting,
which included Her Excellency Ms. Rose Pola Pricemou, Minister of Posts,
Telecommunications and Digital Economy was held on the sidelines of the
official launch of the Transform Africa Summit 2025 (TAS2025) in Conakry. During
the discussion, Mr. Koné commended the Guinean government on achieving two
significant milestones in its journey toward digital sovereignty: the
inauguration of the country’s first national Tier III data center and the
official launch of the .gn national domain.
These critical
infrastructure projects mark a substantial leap forward in enhancing Guinea's
digital resilience, data security, and online identity. The achievements are
seen as foundational to the nation's economic and technological advancement.
Mr. Koné also
expressed his profound gratitude to the government for accepting to host the
7th edition of the Transform Africa Summit, one of the continent's premier
digital and technology gatherings. He acknowledged the government's commitment
and preparations to ensure the event's success, which will bring together
regional and global leaders to shape the future of Africa’s digital
transformation.
By: Robert Annor
