{"id":1164196,"date":"2026-02-17T18:48:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T13:48:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.app.com.pk\/?p=1164196"},"modified":"2026-02-17T18:48:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T13:48:19","slug":"algeria-to-host-global-africa-tech-2026-to-boost-continental-digital-integration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo.app.com.pk\/index.php\/2026\/02\/17\/algeria-to-host-global-africa-tech-2026-to-boost-continental-digital-integration\/","title":{"rendered":"Algeria to host \u2018Global Africa Tech 2026\u2019 to boost continental digital integration"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">ISLAMABAD, Feb 17 (APP):Algeria is set to host a landmark continental technology summit next month as policymakers, industry leaders and global tech giants converge in Algiers for Global Africa Tech 2026, aimed at accelerating digital transformation and strengthening connectivity across Africa.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The event will be held at the International Conference Center, under the patronage of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">This event represents a strategic platform to solidify Algeria&#8217;s position as a regional hub for digital innovation and to promote technological integration within the African continent.<\/div>\n<div><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-1164200\" src=\"https:\/\/demo.app.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/9a27a616-8ba3-441e-87d4-78728d4bddd0-300x135.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"804\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demo.app.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/9a27a616-8ba3-441e-87d4-78728d4bddd0-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/demo.app.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/9a27a616-8ba3-441e-87d4-78728d4bddd0-768x345.jpg 768w, https:\/\/demo.app.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/9a27a616-8ba3-441e-87d4-78728d4bddd0-150x67.jpg 150w, https:\/\/demo.app.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/9a27a616-8ba3-441e-87d4-78728d4bddd0-696x312.jpg 696w, https:\/\/demo.app.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/9a27a616-8ba3-441e-87d4-78728d4bddd0.jpg 914w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 804px) 100vw, 804px\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The event is organized by the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications in partnership with Algeria Telecom, reflecting the country&#8217;s commitment to accelerating digital transformation and strengthening Algeria&#8217;s position as an African platform for technological innovation.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Algerian Minister of Post and Telecommunications, Sid Ali Zerrouki, affirmed that the organization of Global Africa Tech is part of a comprehensive vision aimed at building a digitally unified Africa.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He explained that the event&#8217;s slogan, &#8220;All Networks, One Convergence,&#8221; reflects a strategic approach based on integrating terrestrial, satellite, and submarine networks, and establishing a modern, secure, and sustainable communications system capable of supporting economic growth and digital transformation across the continent.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The event will feature in-depth discussions on developing terrestrial infrastructure and expanding fiber optic networks to ensure faster data flow and improved quality of digital services.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Global Africa Tech 2026 is expected to attract more than5,000\u00a0 participants representing 45 countries, approximately 50 ministers and decision-makers, global technology companies, and experts in the telecommunications and technology sector.<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD, Feb 17 (APP):Algeria is set to host a landmark continental technology summit next month as policymakers, industry leaders and global tech giants converge in Algiers for Global Africa Tech 2026, aimed at accelerating digital transformation and strengthening connectivity across Africa. 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