Guinea explores digital and industrialisation partnerships at Connected Africa Summit
Date: 2026-05-02
By: Kanto Kai Okanta
Guinea
has intensified its engagement on digital transformation and technological
development following a series of high-level meetings and site visits on the
sidelines of the Connected Africa Summit in Nairobi, Kenya.
The
Guinean delegation, led by Minister of Posts, Telecommunications and Digital
Economy Mourana Soumah, held discussions with Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for
Information, Communications and Digital Economy, William Kabogo Gitau, to
identify areas of bilateral cooperation and exchange of expertise in advancing
digital transformation.
The
engagements focused on strengthening collaboration in key areas including
digital infrastructure development, industrialisation, and technological
sovereignty, with both countries exploring opportunities to leverage shared
experiences in building resilient digital ecosystems.
The
delegation also met with representatives of the International Finance
Corporation at its regional headquarters to discuss potential financing and
support for Guinea’s strategic digital and infrastructure projects.
As
part of efforts to benchmark successful models, the Guinean team visited
several industrial and technological facilities, including an assembly plant
for electronic devices such as phones, tablets, and computers, and a fibre
optic manufacturing facility described as unique within the region.
The
delegation further toured Konza Technopolis, Kenya’s flagship technology park,
which serves as a model for planned digital infrastructure and innovation-led
development.
Officials
said the engagements provided valuable insights into the role of local
manufacturing and industrial capacity in supporting digital transformation,
noting that sustainable digital growth requires a combination of infrastructure
investment, policy direction, and strategic industrial development.
The
visit is expected to inform Guinea’s approach to strengthening its digital
economy and advancing its ambitions in technological sovereignty.
