Bamako, July 31, 2026 — Digital innovation is becoming a cornerstone of Sahelian cooperation, with Niger playing a pivotal role in the fourth edition of Mali’s Digital Week (SENUMA 2026), held in Bamako from July 28 to August 1, 2026.
The event, centered on the theme « The Digital Ecosystem in Mali: Current State, Challenges, and Opportunities for Successful Digital Transformation », brings together key stakeholders to explore digital advancements reshaping public administration, private enterprise, and citizen services across the region.
Niger’s strategic engagement within the AES framework
The Nigerien delegation’s participation is far from symbolic. Within the framework of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), Niger and Mali are working to deepen their digital collaboration—a domain now critical for state development and sovereignty.
A multi-sector delegation driving digital progress
Niger joins Burkina Faso as a guest of honor at this year’s SENUMA. The Nigerien delegation includes a cross-section of institutions shaping the country’s digital future:
Ministry of Communication and New Information Technologies
National Agency for the Information Society (ANSI)
Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and Posts (ARCEP)
Niger Post
Higher School of Electronic Communications and Posts (ESCEP-Niger)
This diverse representation underscores a holistic approach to digital cooperation, encompassing regulation, workforce development, infrastructure, and service delivery.
Sharing Sahelian digital expertise
Niger’s involvement at SENUMA 2026 provides a platform to exchange best practices and solutions tailored to the unique challenges facing Sahelian states, including economic constraints, administrative hurdles, and security concerns.
By fostering dialogue on digital modernization, the event enables participants to identify opportunities for regional knowledge-sharing, skill-building, and collaborative problem-solving. For Niger, it’s an opportunity to showcase its own digital progress while learning from Mali and other AES partners.
Strengthening cross-border digital collaboration
SENUMA 2026 arrives at a pivotal moment as Sahelian nations prioritize technological self-reliance. Beyond high-level discussions, the focus is on turning digital innovation into tangible benefits for governments, businesses, and citizens alike.
Niger is seizing this opportunity to contribute to a unified digital vision, one that aligns with the region’s evolving needs. As the forum concludes on August 1, it leaves behind a foundation for deeper Sahelian digital cooperation—one set to redefine how states leverage technology for progress.
