Lesotho has officially ratified the Constitution and Convention of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU), solidifying its commitment to Africa’s digital development. The country’s Permanent Representative to the African Union (AU), Ambassador Ntšiuoa Sekete, deposited the ratification instruments at the AU Commission’s Legal Counsel Office, marking a significant step for the Kingdom.
The ATU, based in Nairobi, Kenya, is a specialized agency of the African Union, dedicated to advancing telecommunications and ICT development across the continent. Lesotho’s move positions it as a key player in the digital transformation agenda for Africa.
Minister of Communications, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Hon. Nthati Moorosi, who also chairs the African Union Specialised Technical Committee on Communications, Science, and Technology, expressed that the ratification reinforces Lesotho’s role in the continent’s ICT advancement. “This step makes Lesotho the latest member state to fully commit to the ATU and the first to deposit the ratification instruments,” Minister Moorosi stated.
The ratification grants Lesotho full participation in ATU activities, including rights to nominate candidates for elective positions and vote for the Union’s Administrative Council. It also opens doors for the country to access resources that will enhance its telecommunications and ICT capabilities.
