Meta report says Sub-Saharan Africa digital economy could reach $300 billion by 2035

Public First research commissioned by Meta examines how infrastructure, platforms, and open-source AI are being used across the region, including in education, healthcare, commerce, and government services. Kojo Boakye, Vice President, Public Policy, Africa, Middle East, and Turkiye at Meta, speaking at the SSA Economic Impact Launch in Nigeria. Photo credit: Kojo Boakye Meta has launched an economic impact report for Sub-Saharan Africa, with research by Public First estimating that the region’s