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Published on 28 September 2026 at 09h37
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  • 5.5% of the world’s data centres are located in Africa.
  • With more than 2 billion accounts, digital banking—including e-banking and mobile money—is one of the continent’s strongest foundations for the adoption of AI.
  • Africa’s AI market is estimated at US$4.5 billion in 2025.
  • Leading AI application sectors: Business services (14%), Healthcare (12%), Education (12%), Agriculture (11%), Finance (9%).
  • Internet usage: 57% of Africans use the internet in urban areas, compared with 23% in rural areas.