Africa Pushes for Data Sovereignty and Digital Independence By United Nations Economic Commission for Africa Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Africa Pushes for Data Sovereignty and Digital Independence By United Nations Economic Commission for Africa From data embassies to AI “factories,” policymakers say control over data will define the continent’s economic future. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/06/africa-pushes-for-data-sovereignty-and-digital-independence/ UNITED NATIONS, Jun 12 2026 (IPS) - African leaders are sharpening their focus on digital sovereignty, warning that the continent’s economic future will depend not just on connectivity, but on who controls its data—and where it is stored. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.