Development & technology
Country radar
Nigeria’s 3MTT programme aims to build a national pipeline of software, data, design and technology talent and position the country as a net exporter of skills.
Source: 3MTT / NITDA ↗
Morocco plans new AI centres, cloud and fibre investment, a renewable-powered data centre and large-scale graduate training.
Source: Reuters ↗
Rwanda is expanding interoperable payments, regulatory sandboxes and digital financial services, alongside pilots that explore AI-supported healthcare.
Source: Digital Economy Guide ↗
South Africa combines advanced financial infrastructure, cloud investment, research institutions and one of the continent’s deepest technology company ecosystems.
Source: Digital Economy Guide ↗
Egypt launched nationwide 5G in 2025 and is investing in skills, service centres and technology exports as part of a larger digital economy strategy.
Source: Egypt Ministry of Planning ↗
Senegal aims to digitise public services, expand nationwide internet access and build a stronger startup ecosystem under its Technological New Deal.
Source: Senegal Presidency ↗
Ghana’s digital acceleration work supports public services, innovation, startups and more transparent real-time monitoring of development projects.
Source: African Development Bank ↗
Cabo Verde is investing in digital government, connectivity, skills and an innovation ecosystem designed to serve citizens and connect with West African markets.
Source: African Development Bank ↗How countries enter the radar
Recent programmes, data or measurable delivery — not hype alone.
Progress must create access, capability or opportunity for communities.
Every positive signal is presented with the limitation worth watching.