By: Van
Soul Addey
The Regional African
Satellite Communications Organization (RASCOM) has congratulated Ms. Doreen
Bogdan-Martin on her re-election as Secretary-General of the International
Telecommunication Union (ITU) for a second term at the ongoing ITU
Plenipotentiary Conference in Doha, Qatar.
RASCOM welcomed her renewed
mandate, recognising the importance of her continued leadership in advancing
global digital connectivity and ensuring that digital transformation serves
humanity.
Member States of the
International Telecommunication Union (ITU) re-elected Doreen Bogdan-Martin of
the United States as Secretary-General for a second term, securing 164 votes
out of 173 votes cast.
The election took place on
November 12, 2026, during the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 (PP-26) in
Doha, Qatar, where Member States are electing the organisation’s management
team to oversee its strategy and budget over the next four years.
Her re-election provides an
opportunity to sustain the ITU's work in promoting universal connectivity,
strengthening international telecommunications cooperation and supporting the
development of digital infrastructure across regions.
For Africa, continued
engagement with the ITU remains important as countries and regional
institutions pursue expanded connectivity, digital inclusion and stronger
telecommunications infrastructure to support the continent's development
ambitions.
RASCOM's congratulatory
message reflects the organisation's commitment to working with the ITU and
other international stakeholders to advance satellite communications,
strengthen Africa's digital infrastructure and bridge the connectivity gap
across the continent.
The ITU Plenipotentiary
Conference, the organisation's highest decision-making forum, brings together
member states to determine its strategic direction and leadership priorities.
