By: Kanto
Kai Okanta
African Union Commissioner
for Infrastructure and Energy Lerato D. Mataboge has arrived in Libreville,
Gabon, ahead of the Sixth Ordinary Session of the African Union Specialized
Technical Committee on Communication and ICT (STC-CICT6), scheduled for October
26–30, 2026.
Mataboge received a warm
welcome at Léon-Mba International Airport from Gabon’s Minister of Digital
Economy, Digitalisation and Innovation, Mark-Alexandre Doumba.
The continental meeting will
bring together African ministers, senior officials and experts to review
progress and advance cooperation on digital transformation, artificial
intelligence, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure and digital inclusion.
The session forms part of
efforts to strengthen continental cooperation on communication and information
and communications technology priorities.
The African Union Commission
expressed appreciation to the Government and people of Gabon for the warm
reception and hospitality extended to the Commissioner.
