ANINF highlights role of digital infrastructure and spectrum management at NewSpace Africa 2026
Date: 2026-04-23
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
The
Agence Nationale des Infrastructures Numériques et des Fréquences has
underscored the importance of digital infrastructure and frequency management
in advancing technological sovereignty during the 2026 NewSpace Africa
Conference in Libreville.
The
conference, held under the theme “Inclusive Growth: Expanding the Benefits of
Space to All Africans,” brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and
stakeholders from across the continent and beyond to discuss the future of
Africa’s space and digital ecosystem.
As
part of its contribution, ANINF ensured high-performance, secure, and
continuous network connectivity throughout the event, supporting seamless
communication and operations for participants. The agency indicated that
reliable digital infrastructure remains a critical foundation for international
engagements of this scale.
Through
its exhibition presence, ANINF also showcased its role in advancing national
digital transformation, including the development of infrastructure, the
digitalisation of public services, and the management of radio frequencies,
which are essential to satellite communications and space technologies.
Officials
noted that the agency’s participation reflects Gabon’s broader ambition to
build a coherent, interoperable, and sovereignty-driven digital ecosystem. This
aligns with national priorities aimed at strengthening public sector
performance, modernising the economy, and enhancing the country’s
attractiveness for investment.
The
initiative forms part of the government’s strategic direction under President
Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, which positions digital technology as a key
driver of development and state efficiency.
ANINF’s
engagement at the conference reinforces its role as a central technical
institution in shaping Gabon’s digital future and supporting the continent’s
broader transformation agenda.
