The Minister of Digital Affairs and Digitalisation, Ms Aurelie ADAM SOULE ZOUMAROU, took an active part in the proceedings of the Community Forum of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), held in Seattle in the United States.
The ICANN Community Forum is a key space where stakeholders in the Internet ecosystem – governments, businesses, technical organisations, civil society and users – come together to discuss the governance and development of the Internet.
One of the highlights of the Minister Aurelie ADAM SOULE ZOUMAROU's participation was the ministerial session organised on Sunday 09 March 2025 by Smart Africa on the challenges of Internet governance in Africa. Alongside several African decision-makers, the Minister addressed the major issues relating to Internet regulation, cybersecurity and digital inclusion on the continent. The session made it possible to explore policies and initiatives aimed at ensuring a more secure, inclusive and resilient Internet for Africa. “Internet governance is an essential tool and a major strategic issue for guaranteeing a digital sovereignty adapted to the realities of our nations. It is therefore important to adopt a concerted and proactive approach, and I welcome Smart Africa's initiatives to overcome these obstacles,” she stressed.
The Minister of Digital Affairs and Digitalisation reiterated Benin's commitment to working with the various stakeholders on Internet governance.