GSMA backs Abuja Declaration and launches ATLAS Umoja on 24 July 2026

TL;DR: GSMA said on 24 July 2026 in Abuja that it supports the Abuja Ministerial Declaration on Meaningful Connectivity for Africa and joined partners to launch ATLAS Umoja. The announcement said the initiative is backed by the governments of Benin, Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria and Togo. GSMA said Africa Umoja AI builds on the AI for Good Global Commission.

GSMA said on 24 July 2026 in Abuja that it supports the Abuja Ministerial Declaration on Meaningful Connectivity for Africa. The source said the declaration was made by ministers and heads of delegation.

GSMA also said it joined partners to launch ATLAS Umoja on 24 July 2026. The source describes Africa Umoja AI as an effort to advance trusted and inclusive AI in Africa, by Africa, for Africa.

The source said the initiative is backed by the governments of Benin, Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria and Togo. The source also said Africa Umoja AI builds on the momentum of the AI for Good Global Commission.

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