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In his Keynote, Kyle Spencer, the Executive Director of the African IXP Association captured the challenges succinctly. \u201cEvery Megabit of data that we keep locally in Africa, grows our economies. What we are all working towards here is Africa not just being a consumer of the Internet , but a producer and an exporter.\u201d</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">From the keynote on Africa\u2019s submarine, cloud, and terrestrial network trends to discussions on sub-sea resilience, diverse landing points, interconnection, and the role of data centers, participants underscored how infrastructure and commercial models are reshaping the continent\u2019s Internet landscape. A recurring theme was digital sovereignty: despite large swathes of the continent still lacking reliable connectivity, the rapid growth of submarine capacity, peering ecosystems, and colocation facilities is creating a path for Africa to control more of its own traffic and data value chains.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Alongside these infrastructure debates, speakers also highlighted grassroots innovations. Projects using solar-powered routers to reach underserved communities and initiatives connecting schools across Sub-Saharan Africa showed that progress is taking root at the edges, complementing large-scale investments and reinforcing Africa\u2019s drive toward greater self-reliance and inclusion.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="mcePastedContent"> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td style="background-color:transparent;padding-top:12px;padding-bottom:12px;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;border:0;border-radius:0" valign="top" class="mceImageBlockContainer" align="center" id="b72"><div><!--[if !mso]><!--></div><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="border-collapse:separate;margin:0;vertical-align:top;max-width:100%;width:100%;height:auto" role="presentation" data-testid="image-72"><tbody><tr><td style="border:0;border-radius:0;margin:0" valign="top"><img alt="" src="https://mcusercontent.com/9a74d4384f907fe2bac06c2a2/images/088a3a73-6e00-81dd-7c44-66763188e842.jpg" width="660" height="auto" style="display:block;max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0" class="imageDropZone mceImage" data-block-id="72" /></td></tr></tbody></table><div><!--<![endif]--></div><div>
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In many parts of Africa, communities remain off-grid, limiting Internet access, particularly where solar alternatives are not yet available. Yet AfPIF discussions carried a strong note of optimism: the emergence of new Internet Exchange Points (IXPs), the expansion of affordable interconnection models, and the rise of digital public infrastructure are all reshaping how access is delivered across the region.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="last-child"><strong>What stood out to you in yesterday's discussions?</strong></p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0" valign="top" class="mceGutterContainer" id="gutterContainerId-84"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="border-collapse:separate" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td style="padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;border:0;border-radius:0" valign="top" id="b84"><table width="100%" style="border:0;background-color:#011d57;border-radius:0;border-collapse:separate"><tbody><tr><td style="padding-left:24px;padding-right:24px;padding-top:12px;padding-bottom:12px" class="mceTextBlockContainer"><div data-block-id="84" class="mceText" id="d84" style="width:100%"><h1 class="last-child"><span style="color:#ffffff;">AFIX TEAM WELCOMED</span></h1></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0" valign="top" class="mceGutterContainer" id="gutterContainerId-87"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="border-collapse:separate" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td style="padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;border:0;border-radius:0" valign="top" id="b87"><table width="100%" style="border:0;background-color:transparent;border-radius:0;border-collapse:separate"><tbody><tr><td style="padding-left:24px;padding-right:24px;padding-top:12px;padding-bottom:12px" class="mceTextBlockContainer"><div data-block-id="87" class="mceText" id="d87" style="width:100%"><p style="text-align: justify;" class="last-child">The Africa Internet Exchange Point Association\u2019s team was officially introduced and welcomed during the opening ceremony of AfPIF 2025 in Lagos, Nigeria. With the exception of the Executive Director, Kyle Spencer, this was the inaugural AfPIF for the rest of the team members who joined during the course of the year to support work at the secretariat in various capacities. These are; Maureen Agena (Communications Manager); Timothy Mugenyi (Fundraising Manager); Henok Sisay (Technical Specialist) and Ashley Nkayekorera (Logistics Manager). Do not hesitate to say hello to them during the course of the Forum. </p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td style="background-color:transparent;padding-top:12px;padding-bottom:12px;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;border:0;border-radius:0" valign="top" class="mceImageBlockContainer" align="center" id="b86"><div><!--[if !mso]><!--></div><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="border-collapse:separate;margin:0;vertical-align:top;max-width:100%;width:100%;height:auto" role="presentation" data-testid="image-86"><tbody><tr><td style="border:0;border-radius:0;margin:0" valign="top"><img alt="" src="https://mcusercontent.com/9a74d4384f907fe2bac06c2a2/images/82d7706e-7c76-938b-3950-2aa69e436e27.jpg" width="660" height="auto" style="display:block;max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0" class="imageDropZone mceImage" data-block-id="86" /></td></tr></tbody></table><div><!--<![endif]--></div><div>
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id="gutterContainerId-83"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="border-collapse:separate" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td style="padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;border:0;border-radius:0" valign="top" id="b83"><table width="100%" style="border:0;background-color:transparent;border-radius:0;border-collapse:separate"><tbody><tr><td style="padding-left:24px;padding-right:24px;padding-top:12px;padding-bottom:12px" class="mceTextBlockContainer"><div data-block-id="83" class="mceText" id="d83" style="width:100%"><p style="text-align: justify;">The opening ceremony began with remarks from Kyle Spencer, Chair and Executive Director of the African Internet Exchange Point Association (AFIX), who welcomed participants AfPIF and expressed confidence in the wealth of expertise gathered and the readiness for open, meaningful dialogue on Africa\u2019s connectivity future.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">This was followed by a message from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the country\u2019s independent national telecommunications regulator, underscoring its commitment to advancing both national and cross-border interconnection.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="last-child">Finally, the local hosts \u2014 Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN), Rack Centre, and AF-CIX \u2014 together with the Nigeria Internet Society Country Chapter, extended their welcome to Lagos and reaffirmed their dedication to building a stronger, more interconnected digital ecosystem.</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><!--[if (gte mso 9)|(IE)]></td></tr></table><![endif]--></td></tr></tbody><tbody data-block-id="13" class="mceWrapper"><tr><td style="background-color:transparent" valign="top" align="center" 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Arthur Tumwesigye (RENUMESH) showcased efforts to leverage solar routers to provide connectivity in underserved communities, while Ben Roberts (Digital Economy Advisors) spoke on bridging the digital divide by connecting schools across Sub-Saharan Africa. These case studies, preceded by a troubleshooting session for participants led by Yolandi Cloete (DE-CIX), underscored the practical, on-the-ground innovations complementing broader infrastructure investments.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="last-child">Throughout the day, participants also engaged in Peering Personals \u2014 rapid 30-second introductions where networks, IXPs, and data centers advertised their services and sought new partnerships. A brief voter registration drive was also held in preparation for the upcoming AfriNIC board elections.</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" class="mceGutterContainer" id="gutterContainerId-143"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="border-collapse:separate" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td style="padding-top:8px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;border:0;border-radius:0" valign="top" class="mceLayoutContainer" id="b143"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation" data-block-id="143" id="section_da7eea822f33ea5eebb03bc48c1059d4" class="mceLayout"><tbody><tr class="mceRow"><td style="background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:cover" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" class="mceColumn" id="mceColumnId--27" data-block-id="-27" colspan="12" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td style="border:0;border-radius:0" valign="top" align="center" id="b-18"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation" data-block-id="-18"><tbody><tr class="mceRow"><td style="background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:cover" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" class="mceColumn" id="mceColumnId--33" data-block-id="-33" colspan="12" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td style="border:0;border-radius:0" valign="top" id="b142"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation" data-block-id="142"><tbody><tr class="mceRow"><td style="background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:cover;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="24" width="100%" style="table-layout:fixed" role="presentation"><colgroup><col span="1" width="8.333333333333332%" /><col span="1" width="8.333333333333332%" /><col span="1" width="8.333333333333332%" /><col span="1" width="8.333333333333332%" /><col span="1" width="8.333333333333332%" /><col span="1" width="8.333333333333332%" /><col span="1" width="8.333333333333332%" /><col span="1" width="8.333333333333332%" /><col span="1" width="8.333333333333332%" /><col span="1" width="8.333333333333332%" /><col span="1" width="8.333333333333332%" /><col span="1" width="8.333333333333332%" /></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0" valign="top" class="mceColumn" id="mceColumnId-145" data-block-id="145" colspan="6" width="50%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td style="background-color:transparent;padding-top:12px;padding-bottom:12px;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;border:0;border-radius:0" valign="top" class="mceImageBlockContainer" align="center" id="b144"><div><!--[if !mso]><!--></div><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="85%" style="border-collapse:separate;margin:0;vertical-align:top;max-width:85%;width:85%;height:auto" role="presentation" data-testid="image-144"><tbody><tr><td style="border:0;border-radius:0;margin:0" valign="top"><img alt="" src="https://mcusercontent.com/9a74d4384f907fe2bac06c2a2/images/931ca6b9-28d7-f74a-418c-ec7c05634e45.jpg" width="280.5" height="auto" style="display:block;max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0" class="imageDropZone mceImage" data-block-id="144" /></td></tr></tbody></table><div><!--<![endif]--></div><div>
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