Africa's digital landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by a growing network of data centres and cloud service providers.

Currently, South Africa stands as the undisputed leader in this space, hosting 60 data centres and 12 cloud service providers.

This robust infrastructure positions the nation as the primary hub for the continent's digital economy.

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Nigeria and Kenya follow as significant regional players.

Nigeria maintains 22 data centres, while Kenya holds 19, supported by three cloud service providers.

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Northern Africa is also making its mark, with Morocco and Egypt operating 14 and 13 data centres.

Interestingly, while Nigeria has a higher count of physical facilities, Egypt boasts a stronger cloud service presence with five providers.

The expansion continues into East and Southern Africa, with Tanzania, Angola, and Mauritius each managing at least 10 data centres. Rounding out the top ten are Ghana and Senegal, highlighting a broadening commitment to digital sovereignty and improved internet connectivity across West Africa.

This infrastructure is essential for storing, processing, and delivering the on-demand computing power that fuels modern African innovation.