ON
← Back to feed
Nigeria assumes ATU chairmanship as Africa adopts Abuja digital declaration
NG🏛️ PoliticsCenter8 hr. ago

Nigeria assumes ATU chairmanship as Africa adopts Abuja digital declaration

Nigeria has taken over the chairmanship of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) at its 7th Ordinary Session, succeeding Algeria. The conference concluded with the adoption of the Abuja Ministerial Declaration aimed at enhancing digital connectivity, inclusion, and infrastructure across Africa. Nigerian Minister Dr Bosun Tijani emphasized collaboration and shared goals for Africa's digital future. Delegates also elected Zambia's Kezias Mwale as the new Secretary General, who won with 21 votes against other candidates. Mwale highlighted the importance of collective effort in leveraging digital technology for Africa's development.

How each side covered it

The same event, grouped by the political lean of the outlets covering it.

How each side covered it

Support independent, bias-aware news and unlock the social pulse, community voting, and your personalized For You feed.

Become a Supporter

Covered around the world

The same event as reported in other countries.

Covered around the world

Support independent, bias-aware news and unlock the social pulse, community voting, and your personalized For You feed.

Become a Supporter

Claims check

Key factual claims, and how many sources assert vs dispute each.

Claims check

Support independent, bias-aware news and unlock the social pulse, community voting, and your personalized For You feed.

Become a Supporter

1 reports

Vanguard Nigeria logoVanguard NigeriaIndependentCenter8 hr. ago
Nigeria assumes ATU chairmanship as Africa adopts Abuja digital declaration

Nigeria has taken over the chairmanship of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) at its 7th Ordinary Session, succeeding Algeria. The conference concluded with the adoption of the Abuja Ministerial Declaration aimed at enhancing digital connectivity, inclusion, and infrastructure across Africa. Nigerian Minister Dr Bosun Tijani emphasized collaboration and shared goals for Africa's digital future. Delegates also elected Zambia's Kezias Mwale as the new Secretary General, who won with 21 votes against other candidates. Mwale highlighted the importance of collective effort in leveraging digital technology for Africa's development.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced account of the ATU leadership transition and the adoption of the Abuja declaration. While it highlights Nigeria's assumption of chairmanship and Zambia's election of a new Secretary General, there is no overt ideological slant or emphasis on specific political agendas

Keep the news honest.

ObjectiveNews is reader-funded and ad-free — we show you the bias instead of hiding it. Support independent journalism for €5/month.

Become a Supporter

Related stories