DGA Community News is a place for the growing community of government leaders, industry partners and innovators working together to transform public services across Africa. It shines a light on the real stories of progress taking place across the continent — from digital identity, e-government and digital public infrastructure to cloud, cybersecurity, digital payments, AI and digital skills. More than a news page, it is a space to share ideas, celebrate implementation, inspire collaboration and connect the people driving change. By bringing together practical, positive and up-to-date developments from across Africa, DGA Community News helps strengthen a community united by a shared ambition: building more effective governments, stronger institutions and better services for citizens.
Rwanda is moving beyond using digital public infrastructure (DPI) solely to modernise government services, positioning its digital ecosystem as a platform for economic growth, investment and regional collaboration across Africa. The country has spent more than a decade building interconnected digital systems, including digital identity, interoperable payments and online public …
Uganda’s ambition to become a producer of artificial intelligence solutions received a boost this week as university students unveiled a series of AI-powered applications developed through a collaborative internship programme with Japanese technology partners. The Uganda-Japan AI-POD Internship Project brought together 38 students from Makerere University, the International University of …
Africa’s digital infrastructure is entering a new phase of expansion as investors accelerate funding for data centre developments across the continent, responding to rising demand for cloud services, artificial intelligence, digital payments and data sovereignty. Developers are racing to increase capacity, with projects under construction and in advanced planning expected …
Moroccan super app ORA Technologies has expanded its Series A funding round to $10 million after securing an additional $2 million from domestic investors, marking one of the country’s largest locally financed early-stage technology investments. The latest funding will support the company’s expansion across its food delivery and digital payments …
Gabon is accelerating its digital transformation agenda after introducing two new ordinances designed to modernise financial transactions and strengthen the legal framework for managing digital records. The measures, presented to the Senate by Minister of Digital Economy, Digitalisation and Innovation, Mark-Alexandre Doumba, establish the legal foundations for digital payments and …
African countries are facing growing pressure to balance technological advancement with digital sovereignty as artificial intelligence (AI) and 5G infrastructure become central to global geopolitical competition. The debate, highlighted in a recent analysis by Les Afriques, argues that control over data, AI models and digital standards is increasingly shaping international …
Egypt has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to accelerate its digital transformation, with plans to nearly double the number of government services available online to around 450 by 2030 as part of a broader strategy to modernise public administration and strengthen the country’s digital economy. The targets were outlined by Minister …
The Angolan government and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have inaugurated the Luanda Science and Technology Park (Luanda Tech), a flagship facility aimed at strengthening research, innovation and entrepreneurship as part of the country’s strategy to diversify its economy. The new park forms part of the $100 million Science and …
As South Africa accelerates the digital transformation of its ports, industry experts are warning that cybersecurity must evolve alongside new technologies to safeguard trade and supply chain operations. Port infrastructure is becoming increasingly connected through digital systems that integrate cargo handling equipment, terminal operations, logistics providers and shipping platforms. While …
Uganda has unveiled the Government Systems Prototype Showcase, a national initiative designed to accelerate homegrown innovation in digital identity, civil registration and digital public infrastructure (DPI) as the country advances its digital transformation agenda. Led by the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, the program invites startups, software developers, innovation …
Gabon has taken another step in its digital transformation journey by adopting two new legal measures designed to modernise electronic payments and establish a comprehensive framework for managing digital records across public institutions. The reforms form part of the government’s broader strategy to strengthen digital governance and reduce reliance on …
Technology provider Liquid Technologies has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Tanzania’s digital transformation agenda following high-level discussions with government officials on expanding the country’s digital infrastructure and connectivity. The engagement focused on identifying opportunities for public-private collaboration as Tanzania advances its long-term strategy to modernise government services, strengthen digital infrastructure …