The High Authority of Communication (HAC) of Guinea and the National Observatory of Communication (ONC) of Niger have agreed on several resolutions following a working visit by Ibrahim Manzo Diallo, ONC president and vice-president of the Platform of Audiovisual Regulators of UEMOA member states and Guinea (PRA-UEMOA-Guinée). The visit, which took place in Conakry, aimed to discuss the implementation of the 2026-2028 roadmap adopted by the PRA-UEMOA-Guinée members.
During the meeting, the two regulators focused on the implementation of the roadmap and the challenges facing the regulatory bodies in the region. They identified several key issues, including the regulation of digital content, the fight against disinformation, hate speech, and threats to social cohesion and public order. The regulators acknowledged the need for closer collaboration to address these challenges.
The HAC and ONC Niger have agreed to work together to ensure the follow-up of decisions made during the 12th General Assembly of PRA-UEMOA-Guinée. They plan to reach out to other regulators within the platform to identify ways and means of implementing the decisions. This move aims to promote cooperation and coordination among regulators in the region.
The regulators also discussed the need for greater transparency in the functioning of digital platforms. They agreed to work towards establishing mechanisms that promote transparency in algorithms and content moderation, as well as the promotion of media and digital education. This initiative aims to encourage responsible use of social media and mitigate the spread of misinformation.
The meeting highlighted the immense challenges facing regulators in the region, particularly in the digital landscape. The proliferation of digital content, the circulation of false information, and the spread of hate speech and discourse that threaten social cohesion and public order are major concerns. The regulators acknowledged the need for a coordinated approach to address these issues.
The HAC and ONC Niger have committed to deploying efforts to engage digital platforms in establishing specific protocols that guarantee transparency in algorithms and content moderation. They also aim to promote media and digital education to maximize the benefits of social media use. This initiative is expected to contribute to a safer and more responsible online environment.
The new resolutions reflect the commitment of the HAC and ONC Niger to addressing the challenges facing regulators in the region. By working together, the two institutions aim to promote a more coordinated and effective approach to regulating digital content and mitigating the risks associated with social media use. The implementation of these resolutions will be closely watched by stakeholders in the region.
Key points
- Regulators from Guinea and Niger agree to work together to address challenges in digital regulation
- The two institutions plan to engage digital platforms to establish protocols for transparency in algorithms and content moderation
- Media and digital education will be promoted to encourage responsible use of social media
