This is one of the key outcomes of the 14th Connected Africa Summit (CAS), recently concluded in Kenya, when governments and key ICT decision-makers signed the declaration “Africa’s Digital Future: From Vision to Action".
The declaration was adopted by ministers, heads of delegations, representatives of African Union member states and industry leaders.
Furthermore, the Declaration promotes local African production of smart devices, semiconductors, green electronics and acceleration includes Artificial Intelligence, data sovereignty and the cloud.
With regard to digital infrastructure and connectivity, it focuses on accelerating the deployment of 5G technology, cross-border fiber optic highways and mobilizing universal service funds for last-mile connectivity.
Conference participants also committed to aligning their countries’ laws on cybersecurity, telecom tariffs, data governance and digital trade.
The summit was chaired by Kenyan Government Secretary William Kabogo Gitau of the Ministry of Information, Communications and Digital Economy.
“CAS 2025 gave us the opportunity to reflect on the challenges that are blocking Africa’s journey towards digital transformation and to realise the immense opportunities that lie ahead. We have made a renewed commitment to building more partnerships and improving cross-border data transfers, among other areas of collaboration.”, said William Kabogo Gitau.
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