Africa is on the verge of becoming a digitally transformed continent, yet the road to this transformation is riddled with challenges that demand urgent solutions. Across the continent, markets remain fragmented, with differing regulations, uneven internet access, and a lack of interoperability in digital systems. At the same time, almost millions of Africans remain unconnected, unable to access digital services that could transform their lives. From education and healthcare to entrepreneurship and trade, the opportunities of the digital age remain out of reach for too many. This divide is not just an infrastructure problem—it’s a lost opportunity for economic growth and empowerment in a region with the world’s youngest population. In response to these challenges, the African Union (AU) have proposed a bold and ambitious solution: creating a Digital Single Market (DSM) . A unified digital market could drive billions of dollars in economic growth, create millions of jobs, and position Africa as a global leader in digital innovation. But achieving this vision requires more than just ambition—it demands unprecedented collaboration among governments, the private sector, and international partners. So, as Africa takes steps toward this future, we must ask: Can the dream of a single digital market become […]