Ghana’s Samuel George to Chair AU ICT Committee

In Short

Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has taken over leadership of the African Union Specialised Technical Committee on Communication and ICT.

He was confirmed during the sixth Ordinary Session of the AU STC-ICT in Libreville, Gabon.

He will serve a two-year term.

What Happened

Samuel Nartey George was appointed chair of the AU ICT committee, placing him at the centre of continental discussions on digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence governance, and cross-border technology policy.

The appointment was confirmed during the sixth Ordinary Session of the African Union Specialised Technical Committee on Communication and ICT (AU STC-ICT), held in Libreville.

Ghana’s role includes leading efforts to advance the Single African Digital Market. This refers to work aimed at making it easier for digital services and trade to work across borders.

The stated priorities for the term include strengthening AI governance, enhancing cybersecurity, and fostering cross-border digital integration across AU member states.

Why It Matters

The committee brings together ministers responsible for communications and information technology. That gives the chair a platform to coordinate discussions on shared priorities and support the implementation of decisions made through the African Union.

The leadership change comes as African governments pursue a more integrated digital economy. The article highlights policy coordination, telecommunications infrastructure, data governance, and digital trade as important parts of this agenda.

Kenya also secured the First Vice-Chair position in the committee’s Bureau. The appointments give Ghana and Kenya prominent roles in a continental policy structure whose work touches telecommunications, digital services, cybersecurity, and the development of common technology standards.