Chad and US Explore Partnerships on Satellite Connectivity and Cybersecurity

The United States has reaffirmed its support for Chad’s digital transformation agenda following a high-level government mission to Washington, D.C., with U.S. officials commending the Chadian delegation for advancing discussions on strategic digital and health initiatives.

Chad’s Minister of Telecommunications, Digital Economy and Digitalization, Haliki Choua Mahamat, and Minister of Public Health and Prevention, Dr. Abdelmadjid Abderahim, met with William Flens, Business Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Chad, on June 29. Flens delivered congratulations from the U.S. State Department following the delegation’s working visit to Washington from May 26 to 29, 2026. The meeting was also attended by Secretary of State for Telecommunications Ibangalo Manga Mavouna Abel.

The Washington mission formed part of Chad’s 2020–2030 National Digital Transformation Strategy and brought together officials from the telecommunications and health ministries to explore partnerships with U.S. government agencies and leading technology companies. Discussions focused on four priority areas: digital infrastructure, satellite connectivity, cybersecurity and digital health.

During the visit, the Chadian delegation held meetings with the U.S. State Department, the Department of Commerce and several American technology firms. U.S. officials expressed their readiness to support Chad’s digital ambitions, including its roadmap to increase internet penetration from 30% to 80% and raise the digital economy’s contribution to gross domestic product from 1.9% to 10%.

In the healthcare sector, the delegation met with InterSystems and 19Labs to explore digital health solutions, including electronic medical records and the interconnection of healthcare facilities. The delegation also held discussions with Cybastion on strengthening Chad’s digital infrastructure, with the company expressing its willingness to support the auditing, certification and protection of the country’s National Datacenter.

During the follow-up meeting in N’Djamena, Flens praised the quality of the discussions held in Washington and the preparedness of the Chadian delegation, conveying the U.S. government’s appreciation for the engagement. Certificates of participation were also presented to members of the delegation.

Minister Abdelmadjid Abderahim called for the rapid implementation of the projects discussed during the mission. Meanwhile, Minister Haliki Choua Mahamat raised concerns over U.S. visa refusals affecting Chadian technical personnel, warning that the restrictions could delay the execution of planned digital transformation projects.

The meeting marked another step in strengthening Chad-U.S. cooperation in digital transformation and healthcare, with both countries seeking to expand collaboration on connectivity, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure and technology-enabled health services.