Keywords: Digital sovereignty


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,......

Maroc telecom and European Commission strengthen dialogue on digital sovereignty

Maroc Telecom has engaged in high-level discussions with the European Commission to deepen cooperation on digital sovereignty, a key issue shaping global technology strategies. The meeting brought together Mohamed Benchaaboun and Henna Virkkunen on the sidelines of a major technology event, where they......

EU tests Matrix protocol to replace US communication platforms

The European Union ramps up efforts to slash reliance on American technology amid geopolitical tensions with Washington that expose digital vulnerabilities. France plans to migrate 2.5 million public servants from platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams to a national videoconferencing solution by 2027,......

Medusa submarine cable boosts eastern Morocco’s digital connectivity

Morocco has reached a new milestone in strengthening its digital infrastructure with the arrival of the Medusa submarine cable on the eastern coast of the country. Landing near Nador, the project marks a major step in linking Africa and Europe through high-capacity digital networks. Stretching thousands......