President Félix Tshisekedi outlined six priority areas to modernize the Democratic Republic of Congo’s postal and telecommunications sector and strengthen digital security at the opening of the first national conference on Posts and Telecommunications on Monday in Kinshasa.
The priorities include expanding infrastructure, updating the legal, regulatory and tax framework, improving service quality, promoting digital and financial inclusion, developing human capital, and strengthening technological sovereignty and digital security.
For the government, the challenge is no longer simply to connect more citizens, but also to exert greater control over key infrastructure, data and networks. The initiative comes as the country prepares its National Digital Plan 2026–2030 (PNN2) and its first National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, both aimed at positioning the DRC as a regional digital hub by 2030.
Connectivity
Expanding connectivity remains the most immediate priority. The government plans to accelerate fiber optic deployment, strengthen the national backbone, develop inter-provincial links and use satellite or hybrid solutions to reach remote areas. The goal is to reduce the wide access gap between urban centers and rural regions.
Reform of the regulatory and tax framework is also seen as critical. Tshisekedi called for a clearer and more attractive environment for private investment. The reform is widely expected in a sector where tax pressure is frequently cited as a major obstacle to network expansion and lower costs for users.
Digital inclusion is another priority. The government aims to bring rural populations, youth, women and small businesses further into the digital economy. This includes expanding digital education, seen as a driver of employability, innovation and competitiveness.
By placing technological sovereignty and digital security at the core of its roadmap, the government aims to turn the DRC into a digital nation by 2030, while strengthening protection for data, public systems and critical infrastructure.
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