<p >Ministers responsible for ICT from across the Northern Corridor member states have endorsed a major regional satellite initiative and adopted far-reaching resolutions aimed at accelerating digital connectivity and cooperation across Africa.<o:p></o:p></p><p data-start="394" data-end="836" >The high-level inter-ministerial meeting, held in Nairobi on the sidelines of the Connected Africa Summit 2026, focused on shaping the next phase of regional digital transformation. The discussions aligned closely with the goals of the African Continental Free Trade Area, particularly in enhancing cross-border digital infrastructure and reducing roaming charges to establish a “One African Network.”<o:p></o:p></p><p data-start="838" data-end="1071" >Ateny Wek Ateny, South Sudan’s Minister of ICT and Postal Services, reaffirmed Juba’s commitment to the initiative, emphasizing the country’s readiness to support regional integration through digital innovation.<o:p></o:p></p><p data-start="1073" data-end="1265" >Rwanda’s delegation highlighted the importance of coordinated regional efforts to drive technological innovation and economic growth, calling for strengthened partnerships among member states.<o:p></o:p></p><p data-start="1267" data-end="1512" >Among the key resolutions adopted were commitments to develop a continental digital connectivity master plan, expand critical infrastructure such as data centers and satellite networks, and mobilize financing through public-private partnerships.<o:p></o:p></p><p data-start="1514" data-end="1724" >With these commitments in place, Northern Corridor countries are positioning themselves at the forefront of Africa’s digital transformation, signaling a shift from policy formulation to concrete implementation.<o:p></o:p></p>
