Ivory Coast's technological genius shines on the international stage. At the prestigious Gitex Africa 2026 summit, held in Marrakech from April 7 to 9, the National Agency for Universal Telecommunications Service ( ANSUT ) won the "AI for Good and Sustainability" award.

This award, presented as part of the African CIO Awards , recognizes Côte d'Ivoire's commitment to inclusive and sustainable technology.

AI at the service of inclusion: The Julàba and Cockpit duo

ANSUT distinguished itself through two innovative solutions designed to overcome local barriers and optimize governance:

1. Julàba: A revolutionary interface enabling women traders and informal sector workers to access digital services via voice and in local languages . A concrete response to the challenges of literacy.
2. Cockpit: A strategic management tool powered by data from Julàba. It offers public decision-makers precise indicators and field visualizations to guide development policies.

A vision driven by local innovation

The Ivorian bid, championed by Patrick Somet , Director of Digital Transformation and Innovation, is based on a clear philosophy: AI must be a lever for socio-economic transformation above all.

"This distinction reinforces our conviction that technological innovation, when designed for our African realities, can become a powerful engine serving the common good," said Patrick Somet.

A continental and global reach

Under the theme of "Strategic Alignment in the Age of Artificial Intelligence", the African CIO Awards have once again proven that African expertise is ready to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

For ANSUT, this prize is not just an achievement, it's a springboard to accelerate Universal Telecommunications Service . By demonstrating that "Made in Africa" AI can transform governance, Côte d'Ivoire is establishing itself as a key technological leader on the continent.

Key points to remember:

1. Event: Gitex Africa 2026 (Marrakech).
2. Winner: ANSUT (Ivory Coast).
3. Category: AI for social good and sustainability.
4. Key innovations: Julàba (local languages) and Cockpit (decision support).