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Election for the UAT Secretary-General: Luc Missidimbazi announces his candidacy.

The Congolese telecommunications engineer, Luc Jean Servais Missidimbazi-Banzouzi, announced his candidacy for the election of the Secretary-General of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) on October 24 in Brazzaville. The event took place in the presence of Minister Luc Joseph Okio and several Congolese officials.

A renowned expert in the field of telecommunications, Luc Missidimbazi is seeking the prestigious position of Secretary-General of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) with the goal of bringing his expertise to this strategic pan-African institution and fostering its development. ...

Visit to the students at the Brazzaville Institute for Deaf Youth

As President of FASUCE (Universal Access Fund for Electronic Communications Services), Mr. Luc MISSIDIMBAZI had the opportunity this week, together with the MTN Foundation, to visit the students of the Institute for Deaf Youth of Brazzaville to support their education. During this visit, he took part in the award ceremony for the graduates of the Skills Academy digital skills program, which has achieved a concrete result of over 10,800 young Congolese certified since December 2025.

Participation in the 3rd APEC Congo Symposium

The Professional Association of Credit Institutions of Congo (APEC-Congo) held the 3rd edition of its symposium from September 11 to 12, 2025, under the theme: "The Congolese banking system facing today’s and tomorrow’s challenges." For two days, banking sector leaders discussed ways to strengthen bank resilience, improve financial inclusion, and sustainably support the national economy. The opening ceremony, chaired by Léon Juste IBOMBO, Minister of Posts, Telecommunications and the Digital Economy, brought together Michel DZOMBALA (Deputy Governor of BEAC), Calixte TABANGOLI (President of APEC-Congo and CEO of the Postal Bank of Congo), and Serge Dino Daniel GASSACKYS (National Director of BEAC).

Participation in the Ivoire Tech Forum

Côte d'Ivoire: Digital economy stakeholders highlighted at the Ivoire Tech Forum. In Côte d'Ivoire, the first edition of the Ivoire Tech Forum was held in Abidjan from July 9 to 11 — a platform to showcase digital economy actors. According to the government, the country has between 250 and 300 active startups. These young companies are seeking to attract investors.

Participation in the FFGNIA Forum in Geneva, Switzerland

Geneva hosted the 2nd edition of the Francophone Forum on Digital Governance and Artificial Intelligence on July 5–6, 2025. The event brought together more than 80 speakers from international institutions, governments, the private sector, and civil society. Its goal: to strengthen the Francophone voice in global discussions on digital technology and AI.

Participation in the REF: Engine of the Francophone Economy

The Rencontre des Entrepreneurs Francophones (REF) is a platform for dialogue and exchange that stimulates business opportunities and strengthens partnerships. It’s an essential event to build a dynamic, competitive, and future-oriented Francophone economic space.

Participation in the 3rd Edition of CODES Africa

The Democratic Republic of Congo hosted the 3rd edition of the CODES Africa Summit in 2025. The event focused on digital transformation and innovation, aiming to position Africa as a key player in the global digital economy.