Keywords: Digital Sovereignty


Assilah hosts Mediterranean Youth Academy to advance multidimensional diplomacy and youth leadership

The sixth edition of the Mediterranean Youth Academy has opened in Assilah, bringing together young leaders, policymakers and international experts to explore how youth can play a more influential role in shaping public policy and strengthening international cooperation. Organized by the Mediterranean......

Ukraine turns to self-hosted AI models to secure control over critical digital systems

Ukraine plans to prioritise artificial intelligence systems that can operate independently on domestic infrastructure, as the country seeks greater control over digital tools used in government services, business operations and defence applications. A senior Ukrainian ministry official said Kyiv would......

Morocco Showcases Its Vision for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Sovereignty at the United Nations

Morocco has highlighted its national vision for artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation, and digital sovereignty during the 2026 United Nations Open Source Week, held from June 22 to 26 at the UN headquarters in New York. Speaking during the opening session, Minister of Digital Transition......

Starlink expansion across Africa triggers sovereignty debate as governments set conditions

Starlink has expanded rapidly across African markets as governments reassess how to regulate foreign satellite internet providers. The service has obtained authorization in more than 30 countries on the continent, marking one of the fastest telecom rollouts in recent years. The expansion has intensified......

European Commission awards €180 million cloud contract to four European providers

The European Commission has awarded a €180 million ($212 million) contract for sovereign cloud services to four European technology providers, reinforcing the European Union’s efforts to strengthen digital sovereignty and reduce reliance on non-European cloud infrastructure. The six-year......

Morocco pushes digital sovereignty agenda as AI reshapes global power

Morocco used GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech to advance its strategy on digital sovereignty, as officials highlighted the growing role of artificial intelligence in shaping economic, security, and political dynamics. Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, minister in charge of digital transition and administrative......

Maroc Telecom and EU discuss digital sovereignty at GITEX Africa 2026

Morocco’s telecom operator Maroc Telecom held talks with the European Commission on digital sovereignty during GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech, highlighting shared priorities on infrastructure security and data governance. The meeting brought together Maroc Telecom CEO Mohamed Benchaaboun and European......

Morocco plans africa’s largest data center in dakhla

Morocco has launched technical studies for the construction of Igouda, a project set to become Africa’s largest data center in the southern city of Dakhla. The initiative forms part of the country’s strategy to strengthen digital sovereignty and expand its role in data infrastructure across......

Morocco promotes digital sovereignty model at GITEX Africa 2026

GITEX Africa 2026 opened in Marrakech with more than 50,000 participants attending three days of technology exchanges, investment pitches, and partnerships. The event stands as one of the continent’s largest gatherings focused on digital innovation and entrepreneurship. At the opening session,......