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The latest developments in Africa's digital transformation journey

From major policy announcements to innovative pilot projects, stay informed about the digital public infrastructure revolution reshaping the African continent.

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March 18, 2026 Partnership

DPI4Africa Signs Strategic MOU with African Union Commission

New partnership will accelerate digital transformation across 54 African nations through coordinated policy frameworks and shared resources.

DPI4Africa Launches Digital ID Pilot in Three East African Nations

Successful pilot program in Rwanda, Burundi, and Uganda demonstrates cross-border interoperability of national identity systems.

New Report: State of DPI in Sub-Saharan Africa 2026

Comprehensive analysis reveals 40% increase in national DPI programs across the continent over the past two years.

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February 28, 2026

DPI4Africa Partners with Mastercard Foundation on Financial Inclusion Initiative

Joint program aims to bring digital payment services to 10 million previously unbanked youth across West Africa.

February 20, 2026

DPI4Africa Academy Launches First Pan-African Certification Program

New digital public infrastructure certification program enrolls 5,000+ professionals from 30 African countries.

February 12, 2026

Ethiopia Launches National Digital Identity System with DPI4Africa Support

Phase one enrollment begins in Addis Ababa, targeting 20 million citizens by end of 2026.

January 30, 2026

DPI4Africa Convenes First Cross-Border Payment Summit in Nairobi

Central bank governors from 15 nations discuss interoperable payment systems for African Continental Free Trade Area.

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Upcoming Events

Key conferences, workshops, and summits on digital public infrastructure across Africa

24-26

November 2027

Nairobi, Kenya

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Africa Digital Infrastructure Summit 2027

The continent's premier gathering on digital public infrastructure, bringing together government ministers, development partners, and private sector leaders to shape Africa's digital future.

2,000+ Attendees 54 Nations Represented 100+ Speakers

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8-9

May

Kigali, Rwanda

East African Digital Identity Conference

Focus on cross-border interoperability and regional identity frameworks.

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22-24

May

Accra, Ghana

West African FinTech & Payments Summit

Exploring innovative payment solutions for financial inclusion.

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3-5

June

Cairo, Egypt

African Data Protection Forum

Strengthening data governance frameworks across the continent.

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18-20

June

Dakar, Senegal

DPI4Africa Annual Conference

Our flagship event showcasing project outcomes and future plans.

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7-9

July

Johannesburg, South Africa

Southern Africa Digital Economy Forum

Accelerating digital transformation in SADC member states.

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15-16

August

Lagos, Nigeria

Nigerian Digital Government Summit

Driving public sector digitization at federal and state levels.

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DPI4Africa Speaking Engagements

Our team regularly speaks at major African and global forums on digital public infrastructure, sharing insights and lessons from across the continent.