Malawi has renewed its status and strengthened its role as an active and contributing member of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) following the submission of its Instrument of Ratification to the Constitution and Convention of the ATU on 12 June, 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya.
The official submission was made by the Director General of the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA), Daud Suleman, and was received on behalf of the ATU Secretary-General by Alice Koech.
The process was facilitated by the Office of the High Commissioner of Malawi to Kenya, ambassador Callista Mutharika.
The submission included the original copy of the Instruments of Ratification, reaffirming Malawi’s commitment to the objectives and principles of the African Telecommunications Union.
The ATU Secretariat has since acknowledged the timely submission and welcomed Malawi’s reaffirmation of support towards the Union’s mission of fostering the growth of Africa’s ICT sector for sustainable development.
This ratification reflects Malawi’s recognition of the critical role telecommunications play in economic and social development. It also aligns with MACRA’s broader strategic goals of regional integration, policy alignment, and capacity building within the ICT sector.
Speaking during the submission, Suleman said: “The Government of Malawi, through MACRA, looks forward to continued collaboration with the ATU and other member states in promoting inclusive, secure, and innovative telecommunications frameworks that support the continent’s long-term development goals.”
By ratifying the ATU Convention, Malawi gains full participation rights in all ATU activities meetings, conferences, decision-making bodies and can nominate and be elected to the Administrative Council.
This elevates Malawi from observer to active decision-maker, giving it a voice in shaping continental ICT policy.
The African Telecommunications Union is the specialized agency of the African Union (AU) responsible for coordinating the development of information and communication technologies (ICTs) across Africa.
