The United Nations adopts a resolution on AI.
ANINF presents Gabon’s vision at the Global Digital Summit.
The Director General of ANINF, Alberto Wenceslas MOUNGUENGUI MOUDOKI, represented Gabon at the Global Digital Summit in Washington DC, showcasing Gabon’s initiatives in the digital field. Discover the key moments of this international event. The Director General of the National Agency for Digital Infrastructure and Frequencies (ANINF), Alberto Wenceslas MOUNGUENGUI MOUDOKI, participated in the Global Digital Summit, held from March 5 to 7, 2024, in Washington DC, USA. The summit, organized by the World Bank, focused on the theme “Accelerating Digital – Connecting, Innovating & Transforming.” During the summit, the Director General took part in plenaries and thematic sessions where he discussed the importance of digital technology and its impact on public services. His speech during the plenary titled “Innovate: Making Digital Faster, Smarter, and Safer” highlighted Gabon’s strategy. He emphasized the importance placed by the President of the Transition, Brigadier General Brice Clotaire OLIGUI NGUEMA, on investing in digital technology and the need to understand the implications of artificial intelligence in order to make informed decisions. The summit participants also addressed crucial issues related to cybersecurity, connectivity, and innovative approaches to improving digital services. Additionally, during his presentation, the Director General of ANINF emphasized that mastering artificial intelligence requires open discussions and efforts to bridge the digital divide. He also reminded the audience that this technology must be human-centered, with an approach that values research, innovation, and education. ANINF’s presence at this summit demonstrates Gabon’s commitment to responsible and inclusive digital development.
Contract Signing for the Upgrade of the National PKI Solution and Passport.
Voici la traduction en anglais du texte : The Gabonese delegation, led by the Secretary General of the Ministry of the Interior, signed an agreement with Thales to ensure a secure upgrade of PKI solutions, thereby guaranteeing the reliable production of passports and electronic national identity cards. This initiative, orchestrated by ANINF, marks a crucial milestone in strengthening Gabon’s digital identity systems, while respecting national sovereignty. The Government of the Gabonese Republic mandated the competent services of the Ministry of the Interior and the National Agency for Digital Infrastructure and Frequencies (ANINF) in Meudon, France, to create the conditions for a signing that respects the sovereignty of the Gabonese Republic. The contract pertains to the update of the PKI solution provided by the global leader in digital identity systems, Thales Group Dis France. The Gabonese delegation was led by the Secretary General of the Ministry of the Interior, Dr. Malcom Emery DJENNO NGOMANDA. Following intense negotiations, ANINF’s Director General, Alberto Wenceslas MOUGUENGUI MOUDOKI, signed the contract on March 1, 2024, ensuring the upgrade of PKI solutions that will enable the secure issuance of passports and electronic national identity cards (CNIE). The signing of this contract between the Director General of ANINF and Mr. Alain YANA, Sales Manager for Central and West Africa at THALES, duly mandated by the Group’s Vice President who was unable to attend, represents a crucial step in the CNIE production process. Indeed, within the framework of the CNIE, the essential function of the PKI is to produce the certificates embedded in the chip of the National Identity Card, which carries the digital identity of each citizen who holds it. In other words, the PKI ensures maximum security for the information contained in the chip of the National Identity Card, through encryption and authentication via an electronic certificate signing system. The PKI is therefore the essential security system for protecting the identity of a natural or legal person in cyberspace. As a reminder, the signing of this contract was suspended in November 2023 by Director General Alberto Wenceslas MOUNGUENGUI MOUDOKI, with the aim of achieving a version that ensures respect for the country’s sovereignty.