Gwandu renews calls for African countries to allocate and identify the 600MHz frequency band for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT). Speaking at a keynote address during the 2026 Spectrum Management Conference in Tunis on Monday, he argues that the band could support expanded mobile coverage, particularly in rural areas.
The outlets agree on the core message and setting: the intervention takes place at the Tunis conference and focuses specifically on the 600MHz spectrum being designated for IMT use. While both accounts describe the same remarks, they present the content in parallel without adding differing figures, policy details, or responses from regulators.
Overall, the reporting frames the announcement as a renewed advocacy position rather than a government decision. The key emphasis across sources is the request for countries to pursue allocation and identification of the 600MHz band as part of efforts to strengthen connectivity.
