Africa’s Internet Development Conference 2025, hosted by the Internet Society in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, has called for increased investment, policy reforms, and regional collaboration to expand connectivity and drive digital inclusion. The conference gathered 250 stakeholders, including policymakers and tech leaders, to address key challenges in Internet development across Africa, particularly in the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) countries.
Key takeaways from the conference include ten policy recommendations, such as strengthening regional integration, prioritizing infrastructure development, expanding Internet Exchange Points (IXPs), bridging the digital divide, and fostering innovation. These measures aim to improve Africa’s Internet resilience, which has seen a slight increase to 34%, with notable progress in Western and Middle Africa.
Despite these advancements, challenges remain in connecting underserved communities and ensuring equitable access to digital services. The conference reinforced the need for deeper regional collaboration to enhance infrastructure, streamline regulations, and support digital literacy programs.
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