African countries have adopted a landmark digital connectivity plan aimed at making internet services and smartphones more affordable while expanding access to reliable broadband across the continent.
The agreement, known as the 2026 Abuja Declaration on Meaningful Connectivity for Africa, was adopted on Friday at the end of the 7th Ordinary Session of the African Telecommunications Union Conference of Plenipotentiaries held in Abuja.
Under the declaration, member states pledged to implement policies that will reduce the cost of internet access, encourage the availability of affordable smartphones, and promote technology-neutral regulations to support innovation and investment in the digital economy.
The declaration also outlines commitments to expand broadband infrastructure, improve digital inclusion, strengthen consumer protection, enhance cybersecurity measures, and promote digital literacy across African countries.
Special attention will be given to women, young people, persons with disabilities, rural populations, and other underserved communities to ensure they are not left behind in Africa’s digital transformation.
The initiative is expected to boost economic growth by increasing access to digital services, encouraging innovation, supporting entrepreneurship, and creating new opportunities in education, healthcare, e-commerce, and financial technology across the continent.
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