Algerian Radio
Tasked by the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, the Prime Minister, Mr. Sifi Ghrieb, presided on Saturday at the Abdelatif Rahal International Conference Centre (CIC) in Algiers over the opening ceremony of the Global Africa Tech 2026 event.
Organized by the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications, under the high patronage of the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, this major continental event—hosted by Algeria from March 28 to 30 under the slogan "All Networks, One Convergence"—constitutes "a strategic platform for dialogue and cooperation, aimed at harmonizing public policies, infrastructure strategies, investment dynamics, and innovation ecosystems, within the framework of a unified African digital vision."
The opening ceremony took place in the presence of "the Director of the Cabinet of the Presidency of the Republic, Mr. Boualem Boualem; the Advisor to the President of the Republic in charge of the General Directorate of Communication, Mr. Kamel Sidi Said; as well as several members of the Government, alongside high-level official delegations from several African countries and representatives of continental and international institutions."
The first edition of this event features "a high-caliber participation bringing together major telecommunications operators, international technology companies, and investors, in addition to a number of innovators and experts from the digital sector, thus reflecting the growing importance of this event at the regional and international levels."
This gathering embodies "the strategic vision of the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune," aimed at "consolidating Algeria's position as a hub for digital innovation in Africa, through supporting digital transformation and strengthening inter-African integration."
It is also about "building a digitally interconnected African continent through the integration of terrestrial, maritime, aerial, and space networks, thus guaranteeing a modern and secure infrastructure that meets the requirements of the digital age."
This event also aims to "strengthen digital sovereignty and narrow the gap between African countries by developing integrated communication systems that support economic growth and keep pace with global technological transformations."
