The new scramble for Africa: Big tech, big data and the battle for digital sovereignty

More than a century after European powers carved up Africa for its land, labour and resources, a new scramble for the continent is taking shape — this time over data, digital infrastructure and technological control. Najm Al-Din examines how Western and Chinese tech giants are competing to dominate Africa’s digital future, raising urgent questions about … Continue reading The new scramble for Africa: Big tech, big data and the battle for digital sovereignty