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Digital Champion Award 2025: a recognition of commitment to a sovereign and integrated African digital landscape

Receiving in Kinshasa, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Digital Champion Award – Personality Category, on the occasion of the Africa Digital Innovation Summit 2025 (ADIS 2025), is a tremendous honor and a great source of pride.

Beyond an individual distinction, this award recognizes a collective and continuous commitment to the development of digital technology in Central Africa, to the strengthening of initiatives led by OSIANE, and to the promotion of an ambitious vision of a sovereign, inclusive, and harmonized African digital ecosystem.

My sincere thanks go to the ADIS 2025 organizing committee, to the partners, and to all the actors who work every day to make our sub-region a true hub of innovation and digital transformation.

This recognition is also part of the dynamic we are driving within the African Telecommunications Union (ATU), alongside member states, to accelerate digital integration and strengthen regional and continental cooperation.

I dedicate this award to African youth, entrepreneurs, institutions, and all the often discreet but essential builders of digital development on our continent, with a special mention to the Pratic Congo team for its constant commitment.

UAT - 2026 Dakar: A First Day Filled With Meetings and New Initiatives

The first day of the mission was particularly rich and productive.

Following the courtesy exchanges and the official presentation of the mission to His Excellency Mr. AKA-EVY, Ambassador of the Republic of the Congo to Senegal, I took part in the K-SENEGAL Open X organized by @odshub. On this occasion, I addressed a message to Senegalese startups, inviting them to participate in the Osiane Challenge 2026.

I then visited @speedmoves, a Congolese startup based in Dakar. The discussions with its young leaders provided an opportunity to explore several avenues for development and collaboration.
The day concluded with a cultural moment at the exhibition of @Moulaye.

A dense, inspiring first day, full of promising opportunities.

Participation in Cape Town at the Global Digital Identity Summit (GDPI)

On the occasion of the Global Digital Identity Summit (GDPI) in Cape Town, numerous fruitful meetings were organized to promote Congo's candidacy for the leadership of the African Union of Telecommunications (UAT) and to exchange experiences with countries possessing advanced public digital identity infrastructures.

Taking part in these exchanges, Mr. Luc MISSIDIMBAZI, President of ONG PRATIC, Promoter of the OSIAN Salon, Advisor to the Prime Minister, and Candidate for the position of Secretary-General of the UAT, contributed to presenting Congo's vision and priorities for a sovereign and inclusive digital Africa.
Working sessions and bilateral meetings were held with:
- Mr. Sid Ali Zerrouki, Minister of Posts and Telecommunications of Algeria,
- Mr. Steven Mputi, Minister of Posts and Telecommunications of Lesotho.

These exchanges also allowed for deepening the dialogue with the SADC and ECA communities on issues of interoperability and digital trust at the continental level.

South-South cooperation based on the sharing of expertise and the pooling of best practices

As part of the National Digital Identity Project, a Congolese delegation held discussions with the Tanzanian delegation regarding Tanzania’s experience in digital identity infrastructure and its transition toward new payment systems.

Mr. Luc MISSIDIMBAZI, President of the NGO PRATIC, Promoter of the OSIAN Fair, Advisor to the Prime Minister, and Candidate for the position of Secretary-General of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU), took part in these discussions, emphasizing the importance of South-South partnerships in strengthening Africa’s digital capacities.

This meeting is part of the ongoing South-South cooperation dynamic, built on the exchange of expertise and the sharing of best practices in support of the digital transformation of the African continent.

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.