On the sidelines of GITEX Africa, Mohamed Benchaaboun, CEO of Maroc Telecom Group, held a high-level meeting with Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission and Commissioner for Technological Sovereignty, Security and Democracy. The discussions focused on digital sovereignty, cybersecurity, and the role of telecommunications in strengthening ties between Africa and Europe.
The meeting highlighted Maroc Telecom's growing ambition to position itself as a key bridge between the African continent and European digital infrastructure. Topics reportedly included data governance frameworks, secure connectivity, and cooperation on emerging technologies across the Mediterranean region.
GITEX Africa, held in Marrakech, has become one of the continent's most prominent technology forums, attracting major industry players and policymakers from around the world. The event serves as a platform for dialogue on digital transformation, innovation, and cross-border technology partnerships.
Maroc Telecom, a subsidiary of the UAE-based Etisalat group (e&), operates across multiple African countries and has been actively seeking to expand its role in regional digital infrastructure development. The company's engagement with European institutions reflects broader efforts to align African telecom strategies with international standards on cybersecurity and data protection.
