Togo to join the African Telecommunication Union. The country Togo has taken a major step in the accession process

Togo has reached a major milestone in the field of telecommunications with the upcoming accession to the African Telecommunication Union. The green light was given by the National Assembly on Friday 30 June 2023 during a vote on the bill.

The African Telecommunication Union (UAT), created on December 7, 1999 in Cape Town, South Africa, plays a major role in defending the interests of African states within the bodies of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Until now, Togo had the status of an observer state within the UAT, which limited its ability to influence important decisions concerning the

This membership marks a significant step for Togo, which thus strengthens its digital influence on the regional and international scene. By having a strong voice within the UAT and ITU, Togo will be able to actively contribute to the key decisions and policies that will shape the future of telecommunications in the country. It will also offer Togo the opportunity to apply for positions within the UAT and the ITU, and to ensure compliance with the rules relating to the broadcasting of radio programs from other countries on Togolese territory