By: Nana
Appiah Acquaye
Gabon is seeking election to
a seat on the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council for the
2027–2030 period as member states gather in Doha, Qatar, for the ITU
Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 (PP-26).
The conference, taking place
from November 9 to 27, 2026, brings together ITU member states to determine the
organisation’s strategic direction and priorities for the next four years.
Gabon’s delegation is led by
Mark-Alexandre Doumba, Minister of Digital Economy, Digitalization and New
Technologies. The Chairman of the Regulatory Council of the Regulatory
Authority for Electronic Communications and Posts (ARCEP Gabon), Célestin Kadjidja,
is also participating in the conference.
ARCEP Gabon said its
participation forms part of its continued work on network coverage, quality of
service and access to digital services.
The conference provides an
opportunity for member states to deliberate on the future direction of global
telecommunications and digital development, including the priorities that will
guide the ITU’s work over the 2027–2030 period.
Gabon’s bid for a seat on
the ITU Council is part of its engagement in international telecommunications
governance and efforts to participate in shaping the organisation’s priorities.
