Africa Launches First AI Data Center
Africa has inaugurated its first Artificial Intelligence (AI) data center in Uganda, a project aimed at repatriating African data and strengthening digital sovereignty.
The facility, developed by Synectics Technologies in partnership with Schneider Electric, Nvidia, and Turner & Townsend, will operate on 100 megawatts of renewable energy and feature a modular design for future expansion.
According to Synectics Executive Vice Chairman and CEO Oladele Oyekunle, the three-year project will begin rollout by mid-2026 and serve as the backbone of Africa’s AI-driven research and innovation ecosystem.
- Cost: UGX 4.56 trillion ($1.2 billion)
- Location: Uganda
- Partners: Synectics Technologies, Schneider Electric, Nvidia, and Turner & Townsend
Author's summary: Africa's first AI data center launched in Uganda.