Connectivity for the Underserved: WATRA at the Second International Cable Resilience Summit
WATRA attended the Second International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit, which held on the 2nd and 3rd of February 2026 in Porto, Portugal. The two-day summit, organized by ITU and the […]
WATRA Supports Europe Phase Kick-Off of Cycle 2025D of the iPRIS Program
WATRA attended the European phase of the 2025D project cycle of the iPRIS program, which held from the 16th of November to the 3rd of December 2025 in Stockholm, Sweden. […]
Driving AI Innovation in Africa: WATRA at TAS25
WATRA attended the Transform Africa Summit (TAS25) which held from the 12th to the 14th of November 2025 in Conakry, Guinea. TAS25, organized by the Smart Africa Alliance in partnership […]
Future-Ready Regulation for the Digital Era: WATRA at MWC25
WATRA attended MWC Kigali 2025, GSMA’s mobile industry and technology event, which held from the 21st to the 23rd of October 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda. The three-day event, organized by […]
WATRA holds its 40th Executive Committee Meeting
The 40th Executive Committee Meeting (ECM) of WATRA held on the 9th of October 2025 in hybrid mode, with attendees joining both online and at the Association’s Secretariat in Abuja, […]
WATRA Strengthens Regional Roaming Implementation at the 18th ECOWAS Focal Point Meeting
The 18th Focal Points Meeting on the Implementation of the ECOWAS Regulation on Roaming was held in Lomé, Togo, from 20th to 21st August 2025. The meeting brought together National […]
WATRA Members champion West Africa’s Digital Agenda at WRC-27 Preparatory Meeting
Members of the West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Association (WATRA), along with its Executive Secretariat, have taken a significant step forward in advancing the sub-region’s digital agenda. Under the guidance of […]
WATRA attends the Signing of the Roaming MOU between Liberia & Cote d’Ivoire, and the Launch of Roaming Services between Liberia & Sierra Leone
WATRA was represented this week at a landmark series of meetings geared towards the full implementation of the ECOWAS Regional Roaming Regulation. From the 4th to the 6th of August […]
WATRA Applauds Nigeria’s Leadership in Broadband Mapping at the ITU Africa Broadband Mapping (BB-Maps) National Event – Nigeria (5–7 August 2025)
Abuja, Nigeria – 7 August 2025 – The West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA) has commended Nigeria’s leadership in advancing broadband mapping harmonization across West Africa during the International Telecommunication […]
WATRA’s Technical Working Groups meet in Accra, Ghana
Members of WATRA’s three technical Working Groups – Consumer Access and Experience, Cybersecurity, and Infrastructure Development – gathered in Accra, Ghana to attend their first in-person meeting of the year […]
WATRA holds its 22nd Annual General Meeting in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
From April 8th to 10th, 2024, delegates representing the telecoms regulatory authorities of West Africa gathered in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau for WATRA’s 22nd Annual General Meeting, graciously hosted by ARN – […]
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 […]
