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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 …
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 …
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 …
Ghana is emerging as a continental frontrunner in digital identity innovation, following the rapid expansion of its national ID system into a multi-functional platform designed to underpin financial services, public administration, and economic inclusion. In early April, authorities confirmed the continued rollout of new capabilities linked to the Ghana Card—its …
Visa is accelerating efforts to integrate digital identity and payment systems, positioning unified digital wallets as a cornerstone of future public infrastructure across emerging markets, including Africa. According to a recent industry report, Visa is working with identity technology partners to embed payment capabilities directly into digital identity wallets. The …