African Union to review digital ID and infrastructure gaps

African Union ministers will meet in Libreville on October 26–29 to review progress on digital identity, data governance and a single digital market under the Digital Transformation Strategy for Africa 2020–2030. Talks will focus on connectivity gaps, digital public infrastructure and stronger coordination and accountability.

• STC-CICT meeting runs October 26–29 in Libreville
• Agenda covers digital ID, data governance and single digital market
• Investors commit hundreds of millions to data centers and fiber
• GSMA warns of gap between coverage and meaningful use