*Dear AFRALO Colleagues,* I’m honoured to share that I will be attending the AfCFTA Digital Trade Forum 2025 <https://events.au-afcfta.org/event-detail/d370f0c1-d578-41a2-8c98-98140dae52...>, scheduled for 8–10 May 2025 at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka, Zambia, on behalf of AFRALO. The forum’s theme, “*Boosting Digital Trade to Accelerate AfCFTA Implementation,*” aligns closely with AFRALO’s ongoing efforts to promote inclusive, user-centric Internet governance across Africa. In preparation for this important engagement, I would like to hear from you: 1. What key messages or priorities should I emphasize on AFRALO’s behalf? 2. Are there specific policy issues, user concerns, or initiatives you’d like me to raise or explore? 3. Would anyone like to co-develop or review AFRALO inputs, including the concept note on strategic collaboration with the AfCFTA Secretariat? I’ve drafted a concept note titled “Advancing Digital Inclusion and User-Centric Internet Governance within the AfCFTA Framework, <https://docs.google.com/document/d/12WDozESvEjYCT1U44ddtJAJmp1OYx5LozsdSAvwwUiw/edit?tab=t.0>” which I plan to use as a starting point for engagement. I'm open to strengthening it with your perspectives. Let’s use this opportunity to position AFRALO as a constructive voice in shaping Africa’s digital future. Looking forward to your input, guidance, and collaboration. Mutegeki Cliff Agaba Digital Adoption Consultant Internet Society MidCareer Fellow, Member Internet Society, AFRALO, ICANN, UASG and IGF - WGWSP +256 701 800 679 +256 776 800 679 www.mutegekicliff.com [image: facebook icon] <http://www.facebook.com/mutegekicliffagaba> [image: linkedin icon] <https://www.linkedin.com/in/mutegekicliff/> [image: instagram icon] <http://www.instagram.com/mutegekicliff>