Digital Africa Index 2026 – Digital government: from access to meaningful use
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Over the past decade, mobile operators in Africa have invested significantly to expand network coverage and capacity. Despite this investment, the region has not seen the same level of growth in the adoption and use of mobile internet. At the end of 2025, only 28% of the population in Africa were connected to the mobile internet. The main connectivity challenge is therefore the usage gap – the share of the population covered by mobile broadband networks but not yet using mobile internet. This stands at 64% in Africa.
To help address this, in 2024, the GSMA launched the first Digital Africa Index (DAI). This provides a comprehensive assessment that helps countries in Africa understand how advanced they are in integrating digital technologies into their societies and economies. It also offers guidance on the interventions required to accelerate growth. This report accompanies the launch of the third edition of the Digital Africa Index.
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Digital Africa Index 2026 – Digital government: from access to meaningful use
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Digital Africa Index 2026 – Digital government: from access to meaningful use
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