Niger hosts four-day Internet Governance Forum on digital future

5 articles · Updated · Telecompaper EN · Apr 28

The event, held from 21 to 24 April in Niger, was organized by the Internet Governance Forum, ANSI Niger, and the Ministry of Communication and New Technology.
Participants included government officials, industry leaders, and civil society representatives from Niger and the wider sub-region, focusing on digital sovereignty, inclusion, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.
The forum aimed to shape national digital policy and foster regional cooperation, reflecting Niger's commitment to advancing its digital landscape and addressing emerging technological challenges.

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