China and 26 African Countries Forge Stronger Digital Partnerships

China and 26 African countries have committed to enhancing cooperation and driving innovation in the digital sector. 

The agreement was solidified at the Forum on China, Africa Digital Cooperation, hosted by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.

Senegal’s Minister of Telecommunications, Alioune Sall, expressed optimism about the anticipated transformations over the next three years. 

“This digital cooperation between China and Africa is win-win, and will bring benefits to our countries, the African continent and China through the setting up of innovative infrastructures,” Sall stated.

A comprehensive action plan was issued, outlining the implementation of 10 digital transformation demonstration projects and the training of at least 1,000 professionals in the digital field. 

The initiative aims to bolster partnerships in digital policy, infrastructure, cutting-edge innovation, digital transformation, security, and talent development.

China has a history of digital collaboration with African nations, with Chinese companies playing a pivotal role in enhancing network infrastructures across the continent. 

According to the China Academy of ICTs, these efforts have benefited over 900 million people. Key projects include the deployment of undersea cables and the establishment of data centers.

Source: Africanews