Research · 18 August 2026
Building sovereign cloud capacity for African institutions
The foundations required for durable, locally controlled digital infrastructure.
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Define sovereignty precisely
Residency, operational control, legal jurisdiction and supply-chain independence are related but distinct requirements.
Build an ecosystem
Facilities, networks, skills, standards and procurement models must advance together.
Plan for interoperability
Open standards and portable workloads prevent national capacity from becoming another form of lock-in.