Tech

Politics Gabon enters the era of digital sovereignty with new data center Editorial Team July 6, 2026 51 No comments Libreville, July 6, 2026 — Gabon has taken a decisive step toward economic transformation by inaugurating its first sovereign national data center. This milestone represents far more than a technological achievement; it signals the country's entry into a new phase of development ...

The President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, officially inaugurated yesterday the country’s first data center in the Nkok Special Economic Zone. Developed by ST Digital Data Center Services, this cutting-edge facility marks a major milestone in Gabon’s digital transformation journey. The event also saw the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Digital Economy, Digitalization and Innovation and ST Digital. The agreement aims to empower local startups by providing them with high-performance digital infrastructure. This initiative aligns with the government’s broader strategy to enhance data sovereignty, cybersecurity and cloud computing capabilities across the nation. Designed to meet international Tier III certification standards, the data center offers...

Tchad pioneers drone technology for agriculture and conservationThe first edition of Café Drone in Tchad highlights how civilian drones are transforming agriculture, livestock farming, and environmental management. Industry leaders address regulatory hurdles, workforce training, and scalable adoption.Staff ReporterJune 26, 2026— 3 min readShareN'Djamena hosted the inaugural Café Drone, uniting drones specialists, researchers, and policymakers to explore how unmanned aerial technology can address Tchad’s most pressing challenges.The event, held on June 25, 2026, at the National Centre for Development Research (CNRD), was organized by Tech Africa, Tchad FlyingLabs, WeRobotics, and the CNRD under the theme “Civilian Drone Opportunities: Shaping the Future of Tchad.”At the opening, Professor M...

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), a world leader in academic and technological innovation, will host an international summit in Libreville focused on digital transformation and entrepreneurship. This milestone validates the vision championed by Gabon’s President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema and executed by Minister of Digital Economy Mark-Alexandre Doumba. Gabon is rapidly emerging as a key player in Africa’s digital landscape. The MIT’s Center for Prosperity and Entrepreneurship will organize the event at the Palais des Congrès in Libreville, bringing together global experts to explore innovation, digital entrepreneurship, and public service modernization. Global validation of Gabon’s digital reforms Dina Sheriff, MIT’s Center Director, highlights Gabon’s strategic shift...

The anticipation has been building for years among industry players. By the end of June 2026, Gabon will unveil its very first national datacenter, a critical infrastructure designed to locally host data from government agencies, businesses, and eventually a portion of regional digital services. The ambitious project is spearheaded by ST Digital, a Gabonese specialist in IT infrastructure management and cloud services, which will oversee both construction and operations. Confirming the timeline, the Minister of Digital Economy, Mark-Alexandre Doumba, highlighted the initiative during a public address outlining the country’s digital transformation roadmap. The stakes extend far beyond technical considerations. For Libreville, this move will end the current reliance on servers located in Eu...

Rabat’s Mohammed VI Tower witnessed a landmark gathering on Tuesday as the third edition of the Visa Fintech Day convened leading figures from Morocco’s financial ecosystem to explore the future of digital payments, financial inclusion, and cutting-edge innovation. Co-organized by Visa in collaboration with the Morocco Fintech Center (MFC), the Digital Development Agency (ADD), and Technopark, the event brought together policymakers, regulators, banking institutions, fintech pioneers, investors, and tech enterprises. A key focus was the transformative role of artificial intelligence in reshaping financial services across the nation. The opening session featured remarks by Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, Minister Delegate in charge of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, who highligh...

Digital economyGabon invests 5 billion CFA to train digital talent for economic sovereigntyBy Editor-in-Chief June 4, 2026 82 No commentLibreville, June 4, 2026 — Gabon has taken a decisive step in its digital transformation strategy by allocating five billion CFA francs to the National Institute of Posts, Information and Communication Technologies (INPTIC). This funding signals a broader ambition: reshaping the nation’s human capital to lead innovation, digital transition, and economic diversification in an increasingly technology-driven world.The agreement signed on June 1 between the Electronic Communications and Posts Regulatory Authority (ARCEP) and INPTIC underscores the government’s commitment to making digital skills the cornerstone of national digital sovereignty. As artificial in...

Morocco’s e-commerce push to transform it into africa’s digital trade hub Africa’s e-commerce revenue expected to exceed $46 billion by 2025 © DR The Moroccan government is accelerating its digital transformation with a bold strategy to position the country as Africa’s leading e-commerce platform. The Ministry of Industry and Trade is finalizing a comprehensive national roadmap to modernize the sector, enhance competitiveness, and expand Morocco’s footprint in global digital markets. E-commerce in Morocco: A rapidly growing sector The initiative comes at a time when global e-commerce is experiencing unprecedented growth. In 2023, the worldwide market surpassed $5.8 trillion, with projections reaching $8 trillion by 2027. Morocco is no exception to this trend. By September 2023, the cou...

A high-level delegation from Chad concluded a week-long strategic mission in Washington last month, marking a pivotal step in the country’s push to modernize its digital infrastructure and expand technological partnerships. Led by the Minister of Telecommunications, Digital Economy, and Digitalization, Haliki Choua Mahamat, the delegation engaged with key American stakeholders and industry leaders to advance critical projects in connectivity, data infrastructure, and public service modernization. The visit, which took place from May 23 to May 31, 2026, underscores Chad’s commitment to accelerating its digital transformation amid persistent challenges in internet accessibility and technological adoption. Officials met with representatives from the U.S. Department of State and the Departmen...