Nairobi, Dec. 14 -- In 2025, the Middle East and Africa (MEA) reached a clear turning point in its digital transformation. Artificial intelligence (AI) became part of everyday business operations, new infrastructure strengthened regional autonomy, and policy alignment gained momentum across governments and industries. The focus now is on turning technological maturity into measurable impact.

One of the most significant changes in 2025 was the launch of the African Union's Continental Internet Exchange.

For years, up to 80 percent of Africa's internet traffic went through Europe or the United States before reaching local networks. This created unnecessary cost, latency and dependency.

The Exchange keeps African data within the continent...