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About AfICTA

The voice of Africa's ICT sector — uniting stakeholders to advance a digitally inclusive continent.

Our Story

About AfICTA

The Africa Information & Communication Technologies Alliance (AfICTA) is a continental body bringing together ICT associations, companies, and institutions from across all 44 African nations. Established in 2012, AfICTA serves as the preeminent multi-stakeholder platform for the African ICT sector.

We work at the intersection of technology, policy, and business to ensure that Africa shapes — rather than simply inherits — the rules and norms of the global digital economy.

Through annual summits, quarterly webinars, policy workshops, and active participation in global Internet governance forums, AfICTA amplifies Africa's voice in decisions that affect the continent's digital future.

Pan-African Mandate

Representing all 44 African nations across every regional bloc.

Policy Advocacy

Active engagement at WSIS, IGF, AU, and other global forums.

Networking

Connecting ICT leaders, businesses, and governments across borders.

Capacity Building

Webinars, workshops, and training to grow Africa's ICT talent pool.

Our Vision

An Africa that is fully connected, digitally empowered, and actively leading in the global knowledge economy — where every citizen can leverage ICT for economic and social advancement.

Our Mission

To advocate for policies, investments, and partnerships that accelerate the expansion of Africa's digital infrastructure, digital literacy, and digital economy — ensuring Africa's voice is central in global ICT governance.

Governance Document

AfICTA Constitution

The AfICTA Constitution (December 2021) outlines the Alliance's governance structure, membership criteria, leadership framework, and strategic mandates. It is the foundational document guiding all AfICTA operations and decision-making.

The constitution reflects our commitment to transparency, inclusivity, and accountable leadership across all 44 African member states.

Download Constitution (PDF)
Constitution Highlights
  • Governance structure and leadership roles
  • Membership categories and eligibility criteria
  • Election processes for Board and Officers
  • Financial management and accountability
  • Amendment and review procedures
  • Dispute resolution mechanisms
Leadership

AfICTA Board of Directors

Our Board comprises distinguished ICT leaders from across Africa, elected to guide AfICTA's strategic direction and continental advocacy.

Board Chairperson

AfICTA Board Chair

Laïcana Coulibaly

Vice-Chair, West Africa

Olawale Oderinde

Vice-Chair, Southern Africa

Board Member

East Africa Region

Expert Guidance

Advisory Council

AfICTA's Advisory Council comprises globally respected experts who provide strategic counsel on digital policy, technology trends, and continental development priorities.

Advisory Council Member

Internet Governance Specialist — Advisory expertise in global digital policy frameworks and African ICT infrastructure development.

Advisory Council Member

Cybersecurity Expert — Guidance on continental cybersecurity policy and building a harmonised African cyber-resilience framework.

Advisory Council Member

Digital Economy Analyst — Strategic counsel on e-commerce, fintech regulation, and Africa's participation in the global value chain.

Recognition

AfICTA Award Winners

Each year at our Annual Summit, AfICTA recognises outstanding contributions to Africa's digital transformation through the AfICTA Excellence Awards.

Year Award Category Winner / Organisation Country
2025 Digital Innovator of the Year To be announced
2024 Best ICT Policy Champion Recognised Entity 2024 Nigeria
2023 Outstanding Digital Entrepreneur Recognised Entity 2023 Kenya
2022 ICT Excellence — Infrastructure Recognised Entity 2022 South Africa
2021 Digital Inclusion Champion Recognised Entity 2021 Ghana