Across Africa, a quiet technological transformation is underway – one that goes far beyond the buzz of new phone towers and social media apps. From subsea cables and 5G networks to artificial intelligence (AI) labs and digital skills programs, China’s expanding footprint in Africa’s digital economy is reshaping everything from commerce and education to governance and data infrastructure.
This evolution is not accidental. It reflects Beijing’s strategy to build end-to-end digital ecosystems in key African markets, aligning infrastructure investment with capacity building and industrial cooperation. The result is a set of projects and partnerships that are helping African countries leapfrog legacy systems and accelerate their integration into the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
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