Towards a Stronger Global Digital Infrastructure: WATRA at the International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit
WATRA attended the ITU International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit on the 26th and 27th of February 2025 in Abuja, Nigeria. The two-day summit, organized by ITU in partnership with Nigeria’s […]
WATRA is represented at the Tripartite In-person Roaming Meeting in Sierra Leone
In what is a significant step towards the full implementation of the ECOWAS Regional Roaming Regulation, WATRA, represented by Mr. Amara Brewah, Chairman of the WATRA Executive Committee and DG […]
Improving Cross-Regional Collaboration: WATRA Hosts the Caribbean Telecommunications Union
The WATRA Secretariat had the immense pleasure of hosting a visit from Mr. Rodney Taylor, the Secretary-General of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) on the 20th of January 2025 at […]
Strengthening Regulatory Capabilities: WATRA Signs an MoU with Smart Africa
In a significant step towards strengthening the connectivity and innovative future of West Africa, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between WATRA and Smart Africa. Representatives of […]
Empowering Regulatory Dialogue: WATRA at the Global Symposium in Kampala
WATRA attended the 23rd edition of ITU’s Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-24) from the 1st to the 4th of July 2024 at Kampala, Uganda. The meeting featured thematic sessions bringing […]
Connecting for Change: WATRA at the ECOWAS Digital Observatory in Praia
The Executive Secretary of WATRA, Engr. Aliyu Yusuf Aboki, attended the annual ECOWAS Digital Observatory (ECODOB) meeting from the 16th to the 17th of May 2024 at Praia, Cabo Verde. […]
WATRA is represented at the 14th Meeting of Focal Points on the implementation of the ECOWAS Roaming Regulation
The 2-day event, held from the 8th and 9th of May 2024 in Abuja, Nigeria The opening ceremony saw remarks from the following key attendees: Mr. Amara Brewah, the Chairman […]
WATRA holds its 36th Executive Committee Meeting at its Executive Secretariat in Abuja, Nigeria
The 36th Executive Committee Meeting (ECM) of WATRA held from the 6th to 7th of May 2024 at the organization’s Secretariat in Abuja. The meeting was attended by the newly […]
NatCA of the Republic of Sierra Leone Hosts the 21st Annual General Assembly of WATRA, at Freetown
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WATRA holds its 21st Annual General Assembly in Freetown, Sierra Leone
From March 19th to 22nd, 2024, delegates representing the telecoms regulatory authorities of West Africa gathered in Freetown, Sierra Leone for WATRA’s 21st Annual General Meeting, graciously hosted by NatCA […]
Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques et des Postes (ARCEP)
Home Members Name: Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques et de la Postes (ARCEP) Year Established: – Mandate: Regulating electronic communications and postal services in Benin, with a focus on […]
Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques et de la Postes (ARCEP)
Home Members Name: Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques et de la Postes (ARCEP) Year Established: 2018 Mandate: Regulating electronic communications and postal services in Niger, with a focus on […]
Liberia Telecommunications Authority [LTA]
Home Members Name: Liberia Telecommunications Authority [LTA] Year Established: 2007 Mandate: To be an independent commission of the government clothed with the authority to regulate the telecommunications sector of Liberia […]
National Communications Authority (NatCA)
Home Members Name: National Communications Authority (NatCA) Year Established: 2006 Mandate: NatCA’s mandate includes the regulation and oversight of telecommunications and ICT services in Sierra Leone. Its responsibilities include issuing […]
Autorité Malienne de Régulation des Télécommunications/TIC et des Postes (AMRTP)
Home Members Name: Autorité Malienne de Régulation des Télécommunications/TIC et des Postes (AMRTP) Year Established: 1999 Mandate: Regulating telecommunications, ICT, and postal services, promoting fair competition and innovation. Key Milestones: […]
Autorité de Régulation (ARE)
Home Members Name: Autorité de Régulation (ARE) Year Established: 2001 Mandate: Regulating electronic communications, water and electricity services in Mauritania, with a focus on ensuring fair competition, fostering innovation, and […]