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Marrakech – Morocco’s Minister in charge of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, spoke during a high-level panel at GITEX Africa 2026 on the third day of the event, addressing the evolving process of digital transformation and redefinition of sovereignty in the age of AI.
She was joined by Anne Hennaf, Minister Delegate to the Minister of Economy, Finance, and Industrial, Energy and Digital Sovereignty in France, and Mark-Alexandre Doumba, Minister of Digital Economy, Digitalization, and Innovation of Gabon.
The panel examined the profound transitions driven by AI, which now sit at the heart of global economic, security, and political balances. As technological rivalries intensify, the speakers emphasized the urgent need for nations to rethink their capacity for independent action.
Seghrouchni mentioned that AI has transitioned its role as a driver of innovation to become a fundamental material of modern sovereignty.
A cornerstone of “Digital Morocco 2030”
This vision serves as a primary pillar for the Digital Morocco 2030 strategy. Morocco is pivoting from being a consumer of global technology to becoming a regional producer.
To support this ambition, Morocco has set targets to train 100,000 digital talents annually and foster a robust ecosystem of 3,000 startups.
The event also served as a stage for high-impact diplomacy. Minister Seghrouchni oversaw several strategic signings, including a landmark digital dialogue with the European Union and agreements involving Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) to bridge African research with international supercomputing networks.
By anchoring these partnerships in “controlled critical assets,” Morocco is positioning itself as a strategic bridge between the continent and the global tech landscape.
Africa’s $1.3 trillion opportunity
GITEX Africa 2026 has solidified its status as the continent’s premier tech hub, gathering over a thousand exhibitors and participants from 130 countries.
The summit mirrored the massive economic stakes involved, with AI representing a potential $1.3 trillion boost to Africa’s GDP.
The path forward requires more than just participation, and the stakes for the continent are remarkably high.
With the clear objectives laid out in Marrakech, it is evident that Morocco has chosen to take the driver’s seat in Africa’s digital future.
