South Africa seeks ITU Council re-election at PP-26

South Africa’s Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) says the country is participating in the 2026 ITU Plenipotentiary Conference in Doha and is seeking re-election to the ITU Council.

• South Africa says it will use PP-26 to emphasize affordable access, digital transformation, AI, cybersecurity, digital inclusion, and support for developing countries in ITU strategy and resource allocation.
• The conference runs 9 to 27 November 2026 in Doha, Qatar; it will also elect five elected officials and members of the ITU Council, and South Africa says a new term would run 2027–2030 if re-elected.