Africa is at a turning point in the changing global digital landscape. Although the continent’s population is young and dynamic, advancement is hampered by a wide digital gap. The divide between those who have access to digital technology and those who do not threatens fair growth and development. A coordinated effort by all parties involved—governments, big technology companies, media, donors, academics, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs)—is necessary to close this gap. The Context Africa has a population of more than 1.3 billion people, with approximately 60% under the age of 25. This youthful demographic represents not only a potential workforce but also a considerable market for digital goods and services. As urbanisation continues to soar, cities across Africa are becoming technology hubs, attracting investment and supporting innovation. Additionally, the continent is experiencing a high level of growth in mobile connectivity, with a considerable number of individuals accessing the Internet through smartphones. Despite these advantages, a large portion of the population remains disconnected, as demonstrated by Africa’s current Internet penetration, which stands slightly above 36 percent with 473 million active internet users, as indicated by CIO Africa. Out of these, 278 million users access the internet through their mobile phones. Another major challenge in the continent, as highlighted by the Africa Union, is that over 300 million people live 50km away from an active fibre optic connection, pointing to the continent’s large infrastructure gap. It must be emphasised that Africa’s digital exclusion deepens existing inequalities in education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. Therefore, bridging this divide is critical, not only for individual prosperity but also for the continent’s collective future. This takes us to examine the role of various stakeholders in supporting efforts aimed at increasing internet accessibility, as highlighted below; Governments Since time immemorial, governments have continued to play an important role in