By: Kanto
Kai Okanta
Guinea is strengthening its
engagement in artificial intelligence governance, digital trust and
technological sovereignty as government officials participate in high-level
African discussions on the responsible development and use of AI.
The National Agency for
Universal Telecommunications and Digital Services (ANSUTEN) represented Guinea
at the high-level workshop “Executive Capacity Building on AI Governance, Trust
and Digital Sovereignty,” held in Hammamet, Tunisia, from September 7 to 8,
2026.
ANSUTEN Project Manager and
Smart Africa Digital Academy (SADA) National Focal Point Amadou Aissata Bah
participated as part of the Guinean delegation led by Elise Koivogui, Advisor
in Charge of Mission at the Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy and
Innovation.
The workshop brought
together around 40 senior African officials to examine emerging challenges and
opportunities in artificial intelligence governance, digital trust and
technological sovereignty.
The Guinean delegation
presented the country’s progress, challenges and prospects in AI governance
while emphasising the need for a National Artificial Intelligence Strategy to
provide a coordinated framework for the country’s AI development.
The engagement also resulted
in progress on Guinea’s participation in the Smart Africa Digital Academy
programme, with discussions confirming the effective start of SADA activities
in the country.
The SADA programme will be
implemented through three phases of training aimed at strengthening national
capacity in digital technologies and AI-related governance.
Guinea’s engagement
continued on September 9 and 10 with participation in the second edition of the
AI Forward Summit, providing another platform for the country to contribute to
African discussions on the future of artificial intelligence.
