Uganda charts digital future at 6th AU STC-CICT Session in Gabon

What the report says

Uganda is taking part in the 6th Ordinary Session of the African Union Specialized Technical Committee on Communication and ICT, which opened in Libreville, Gabon, according to The Independent Uganda. The meeting brings together senior government officials and experts from member states to discuss shared policy directions for communications, digital infrastructure and emerging technologies across the continent.

The report says Uganda views the forum as important to its own digital transformation plans, including work related to artificial intelligence, data hosting and e-government systems. It describes the country as seeking alignment with AU-wide rules on AI governance, digital standards and cross-border interoperability so that public services can connect more easily with regional systems. The article also links Uganda’s broader ambitions to national infrastructure efforts such as backbone connectivity and local data center development.

The AU session is taking place ahead of the 34th AU Summit scheduled for January 2027, whose theme is expected to emphasize continental integration and new technologies. In the article, African Union Commission official Dr. Kamugisha Kazaura said that connectivity, secure data exchange and interoperability are essential for integrated public services and innovation. The publication presents Uganda’s participation as part of wider efforts to shape policy that could affect digital trade, financing, and technology deployment across Africa.