The rapid advancement of science and technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), is creating enormous opportunities for countries to accelerate socio-economic growth, but also widening development gaps and exacerbating inequality worldwide.

For the first time in 11 years, the Internet Governance Forum was held in Africa. Taking place in the continent with the least connectivity , as 60% of the population is without internet access, the event is expected to create effective solutions to be open, free, inclusive and secure for all.