China and US Compete in Africa's AI Race
While Sub-Saharan Africa's data center capacity remains below one percent of the global share, China gains an advantage through telecommunications infrastructure and diplomatic ties in the region.
The Sub-Saharan Africa region accounts for less than one percent of total data center capacity worldwide. As artificial intelligence technologies prepare to transform economies, African countries are trying to accelerate infrastructure efforts in this field.
Data Center Capacity
The Sub-Saharan Africa region has a data center capacity of approximately 0.4 gigawatts. This amount remains below one percent of the total global capacity.
Infrastructure and Future
Because artificial intelligence has the potential to transform economies worldwide, nations in Africa continue their quest to build the infrastructure necessary for this future transformation.
China's Position
China has long been involved in building Africa's telecommunications infrastructure and has gained a significant advantage by developing close relations with governments across the continent.