Senegal’s Digital Affairs Minister pays working visit to Yas Senegal

By:  Nana Appiah Acquaye

The Minister of Communication, Telecommunications and Digital Affairs has paid a working visit to Yas Senegal as part of ongoing engagements with key players in the country’s telecommunications ecosystem.

The visit provided an opportunity for direct and constructive dialogue, with discussions centered on the strategic role of the telecommunications sector in strengthening national sovereignty, enhancing economic competitiveness, promoting territorial cohesion and ensuring equitable access to essential services for citizens. The Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to creating a stable, clear and investment-friendly regulatory environment that supports healthy competition and sustainable innovation.

Exchanges during the meeting also addressed the economic balance of the sector, including the management of spectrum and related fees. These issues, the Minister noted, are being handled through a structured and consultative process under the ongoing work of the PAENS framework. Attention was further given to major technological transitions shaping the industry, with the government reiterating its vision to support network development within a secure, transparent and predictable framework.

The discussions also covered the role of satellite technology as a complementary component to existing terrestrial infrastructure. The Minister emphasized the importance of a hybrid connectivity approach that combines terrestrial and satellite solutions to enhance inclusive and resilient connectivity, particularly in remote and underserved areas.

The working visit forms part of the government’s broader effort to collaborate closely with all stakeholders in building a telecommunications sector that is robust, forward-looking and sustainable over the long term.