Moussa Bocar Thiam

Universal, meaningful connectivity lies at the core of the African Union’s Digital Transformation Strategy and is the foundation for building a Single Digital Market in Africa. However, today almost two third of Africans remain offline. The digital divide, particularly between the rural and the urban population, persists. This session brings together key stakeholders to discuss the opportunities and challenges of ensuring meaningful and affordable access for all Africans. The session will also provide recommendations to connect the unconnected in Africa and promote the nexuses between energy and digitalization to bridge the urban and rural digital divide.