Dear Listers, On August 12, 2024, the Africa Preparatory <https://atuuat.africa/event/3rd-and-final-african-preparatory-meeting-for-wtsa-24-apm24-3-in-sandton-city-south-africa/>Meeting for the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA) 2024, organized by the Africa Telecommunications Union (ATU), gathered key African stakeholders in Sandton, South Africa. John Omo, ATU Secretary General, emphasized the importance of presenting a unified African stance on issues such as spectrum allocation, emerging technologies, and digital inclusion ahead of WTSA-24. The meeting focused on bridging the digital divide, promoting affordable telecommunications in underserved areas, and leveraging technologies like 5G, AI, and IoT to address local challenges. Omo urged flexibility and unity in endorsing the African Common Positions (AfCPs) to enhance regional cooperation and secure a robust digital future for Africa. Read more about the meeting here. <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/atu-secretary-general-calls-for-africas-unified-voice-in-telecommunications-standards/> Blog by Dr. Grace Githaiga. With Best Regards, *Neema Mujesia,* Communications Officer@*KICTANet* <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/> @NeemaMasitsa <https://x.com/NeemaMasitsa?t=j6CNaieXaw74Mleb0-7YcA&s=09>| LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/neema-masitsa-254350222/> ___________________________. KICTANet.or.ke <https://kictanet.or.ke/> | X <https://twitter.com/kictanet> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/kictanet/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/> | Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/kictanet/> | Youtube <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbcLVjnPtTGBEeYLGUb2Yow/videos> | TikTok <https://www.tiktok.com/@kictanet> | WhatsApp <https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaQsX4w6mYPIctLsGh1K> KICTANet: *Transformed communities through the power of ICTs *