Cheikh Tidiane Sarr, Director General of Senegal's Autorité de régulation des télécommunications et des postes (ARTP), has been elected vice-president of the Réseau francophone des régulateurs des télécommunications (FRATEL). This election took place during the network's annual meeting, held on October 29-30, 2026, in Conakry, Guinea. Sarr attended the meeting alongside Oumar Diène Sakho, president of the Collège de régulation.
The election of Cheikh Tidiane Sarr as vice-president highlights the significant role of Senegal's regulatory authority in francophone telecommunications. This position offers Senegal an additional opportunity to contribute to discussions and orientations on the evolution of the telecommunications sector. The Conakry meeting brought together over 150 participants from 18 regulatory authorities that are members of FRATEL.
The FRATEL meeting focused on key issues such as the development of digital infrastructure, improving connectivity, and challenges related to the digital transformation of member countries. As vice-president, Cheikh Tidiane Sarr will contribute to the network's work, share Senegal's experience, and participate in discussions on regulatory policies within the francophone space.
This new responsibility for the ARTP represents a framework for international cooperation and visibility, especially in a context where regulation plays a central role in the development of digital infrastructure and services. The ARTP's involvement in FRATEL underscores Senegal's commitment to active participation in global telecommunications regulation.
The FRATEL network consists of regulatory authorities from francophone countries, aiming to facilitate cooperation and the exchange of best practices in telecommunications regulation. With this election, Senegal strengthens its representation within francophone institutions for telecommunications regulation.
The annual FRATEL meeting provided a platform for members to discuss current challenges and future directions in telecommunications. These discussions included the role of regulators in promoting digital development and ensuring effective and equitable access to telecommunications services.
Cheikh Tidiane Sarr's election as vice-president of FRATEL is a significant recognition of Senegal's expertise in telecommunications regulation. It also offers an opportunity for Senegal to influence regulatory policies and practices within the francophone community.
Key points
- Cheikh Tidiane Sarr elected vice-president of FRATEL
- Strengthens Senegal's representation in francophone telecommunications regulation
- Offers Senegal a platform to influence regulatory policies in the francophone space
