Rwanda’s ICT Minister participates in Africa CEO Forum Roundtable on digital connectivity regulation

By:  Nana Appiah Acquaye

Rwanda’s Minister of ICT and Innovation, Ms Paula Ingabire, has participated in a strategic roundtable discussion at the Africa CEO Forum 2026 focused on shaping regulatory frameworks for Africa’s evolving digital connectivity landscape.

The session, titled “Fair Sky: Designing the Rules for Africa’s Connectivity Frontier,” examined how African countries can develop balanced policies governing both satellite and terrestrial connectivity systems, while also expanding meaningful internet access across the continent.

Discussions at the roundtable also focused on the need to attract sustainable investment into Africa’s digital infrastructure sector, with emphasis on ensuring that regulatory environments support innovation, competition, and long-term sector growth.

Participants noted that as demand for broadband connectivity increases, African governments face the challenge of creating harmonised frameworks that address emerging technologies such as low-Earth orbit satellite services alongside existing terrestrial networks.

The dialogue further highlighted the importance of ensuring equitable access to digital services, particularly in underserved and rural communities, as part of broader efforts to close the digital divide and support inclusive economic development.

The engagement forms part of ongoing continental conversations aimed at strengthening Africa’s digital ecosystem and positioning connectivity as a key driver of economic transformation.