Senegal Engages Alibaba Group on Cloud Infrastructure and Digital Transformation
Senegal’s Minister of Telecommunications and Digital Affairs, Samba Diouf, has met with a delegation from Alibaba Group to discuss potential collaboration on cloud infrastructure, public ......
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Senegal’s Minister of Telecommunications and Digital Affairs, Samba Diouf, has met with a delegation from Alibaba Group to discuss potential collaboration on cloud infrastructure, public administration modernisation and digital skills development.
The delegation was led by Christian Eggers, Vice-President of Alibaba Cloud International. Discussions focused on strengthening the cloud infrastructure supporting the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, modernising government administration and developing national technology skills.
The meeting forms part of Senegal’s efforts to strengthen its digital sovereignty and expand its technological capabilities through investments in cloud computing and digital infrastructure.
The Ministry of Telecommunications and Digital Affairs said the discussions also addressed the technological legacy of the Dakar 2026 Games, with a focus on ensuring that the event contributes to the country’s longer-term digital development.
The engagement signals Senegal’s interest in exploring collaboration with Alibaba Cloud to support its digital transformation priorities.
