By: Kanto Kai Okanta
Senegal’s
Minister of Telecommunications and Digital Affairs, Samba Diouf, has reaffirmed
the government’s commitment to accelerating the country’s digital
transformation following a visit to the headquarters of the Sonatel Orange
Group in Dakar.
The visit
brought together senior officials from the Ministry and Sonatel’s leadership
team, led by Managing Director Brelotte Ba, to discuss strategic initiatives
supporting Senegal’s digital development objectives under the New Technological
Deal and the Senegal 2050 transformation agenda.
Discussions
focused on key priorities shaping the country’s digital future, including
connectivity expansion, digital sovereignty, cybersecurity, infrastructure
development, digital inclusion and the promotion of digital skills. The meeting
also provided an opportunity to review ongoing projects and explore areas for
enhanced collaboration between the public and private sectors.
Sonatel
reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the government’s vision of building a
strong, competitive and inclusive digital economy. The company emphasized its
readiness to work closely with public authorities to expand access to digital
services, strengthen national infrastructure and contribute to the achievement
of Senegal’s long-term development goals.
The engagement
highlights the important role of partnerships between government and industry
in driving digital transformation, particularly as Senegal seeks to position
itself as a leading digital hub in West Africa.
The New
Technological Deal forms a central pillar of Senegal’s modernization strategy,
with a focus on leveraging technology to improve public services, enhance
economic competitiveness and create opportunities for citizens and businesses
in the digital age.
