التكنولوجيا وأخبارها بوابة مصر لأخبار تكنولوجيا المعلومات والإتصالات وفي أفريقيا كما تعتبر مصدر رئيسي للمعلومات حول تكنولوجيا المعلومات والاتصالات والفرص الاستثمارية المرتبطة بالاقتصاد الرقمي في المنطقة بالكامل
As global technology and policy leaders gather for the Internet Society’s 2025 Internet Development Conference in Addis Ababa on Tuesday, January 21, new data highlights Africa’s remarkable progress in strengthening its digital infrastructure and Internet resilience.
Internet Society Report Shows Progress in Internet Resilience
The Internet Society, a global non-profit advocating for an open and secure Internet, has released its latest Pulse Internet Resilience Index, revealing significant improvements across Africa. The continent’s overall Internet resilience score now stands at 34%, marking a 1% increase from 2022 to 2023. This growth signals enhanced access to essential online services, including education, healthcare, and economic opportunities for millions.
Regional Highlights: Gains Across Western, Middle, and East Africa
Several regions demonstrated notable progress:
- Western Africa and Middle Africa recorded the highest regional improvements, each with a 2-point increase in Internet resilience.
- East Africa also made significant strides, with gains reported in multiple countries, including Ethiopia.
Key advancements were noted in:
- Zambia: A remarkable 6-point increase.
- Kenya: A 5-point rise, reflecting robust growth in digital connectivity.
- Uganda, Comoros, Madagascar, and Mozambique: Each achieved 4-point increases.
- Other countries, including Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Mauritius, and Tanzania, showed progress with 3-point improvements.
Drivers of Growth: Infrastructure, Collaboration, and IXPs
This progress is attributed to increased investments in Internet infrastructure, the expansion of mobile networks, and strengthened collaboration among governments, technology providers, and communities.
- Since 2020, the Internet Society has played a pivotal role by establishing and expanding 16 Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) across Africa. These IXPs help reduce Internet costs and improve speed by enabling local traffic exchanges.
Internet Development Conference: A Platform for Collaboration
This year’s Internet Development Conference will address key challenges to connectivity and explore strategies to enhance regional cooperation. The focus will be on:
- Strengthening Internet infrastructure.
- Advancing regulatory frameworks in Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) member states: Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, and Uganda.
Dawit Bekele Highlights Africa’s Steady Digital Progress
Dawit Bekele, Regional Vice President for Africa at the Internet Society, remarked on the region’s advancements:
“In a remarkable year for digital development, Africa is seeing steady progress toward connectivity, with notable advances in Internet resilience and infrastructure across the continent. While challenges remain, nations are leading the charge in building accessible, resilient networks critical for business and society.”
Continued Investment for a Resilient Internet Future
The Internet Development Conference will underscore the need for sustained investment and collaboration to ensure that every African benefits from a reliable and resilient Internet.
For detailed insights into the Internet Society’s Pulse Internet Resilience Index, visit the Internet Society’s official website.
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