03 February 2026

During the third edition of Digital Week in Mali, Minister of Communication, Digital Economy, and Administration Modernization, Mr. Alhamdou Ag Ilyène, officially inaugurated a state-of-the-art Tier III Data Center on January 31, 2026.

The event was attended by digital ministers from the Confederation of Sahel States (AES), including Mrs. Aminata Zerbo/Sabane of Burkina Faso and Mr. Adji Ali Salatou of Niger, underscoring the regional importance of this strategic infrastructure.

28 January 2026

Burkina Faso has officially inaugurated two new mini-data centers dedicated to public administration, marking a significant milestone in the country's push for digital sovereignty. The infrastructure, valued at approximately 16 billion CFA francs (around US$28.6 million), is a key component of the nation’s strategy to host its critical data locally and reduce reliance on foreign servers.

The Ministry of Digital Transition, Posts and Telecommunications announced that this project is a stepping stone toward the eventual construction of a national Big Data center. The goal is to bring all digital data from both the public sector and private companies back within Burkina Faso’s borders, ensuring greater data security and sovereignty.