Morocco and Gabon Deepen Digital Partnership to Advance AI and Skills Development in Africa

The Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform  announced that Mrs. Amal Al-Falah Al-Sagroshny, Minister assigned to the Prime Minister of the Government for Digital Transition and Administration Reform, received Mr. Mark Alexander Dumba, Minister of Digital Economy, Telecommunications and Post of the Republic of Gabon, on Monday, November 3, 2025, in Rabat. The meeting marked a key step in reinforcing bilateral cooperation between Morocco and Gabon in the areas of digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and digital skills development.

During the discussions, Minister Al-Falah Al-Sagroshny emphasized the depth of Moroccan Gabonese relations, describing the visit as a “practical step to translate partnership into tangible projects for the benefit of African youth, in perfect alignment with the lofty royal vision that makes African-African cooperation a catalyst for shared development and knowledge transfer.” She reaffirmed Morocco’s strong commitment to regional digital cooperation and to sharing its expertise with fellow African nations.

The Moroccan minister outlined the country’s most significant achievements in the field of digital transformation, notably the launch of the “Digital Morocco for Sustainable Development” (D4SD Hub) platform. Developed in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and introduced during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the D4SD Hub serves as an Arab-African strategic platform that promotes sustainable digital transformation, innovation, entrepreneurship, and cooperation in data and artificial intelligence. She also highlighted national initiatives such as JobInTech, which provides training and upskilling in digital professions, and various programs designed to empower children and youth in the fields of AI and emerging technologies. In her remarks, the minister invited Gabon to participate in the upcoming GITEX Africa exhibition to be held in Morocco, underscoring it as an opportunity to deepen collaboration and exchange expertise.

For his part, Minister Mark Alexander Dumba commended Morocco’s leadership in digital transformation and praised the country’s African and international standing in the digital and technological sectors. He expressed Gabon’s interest in benefiting from Morocco’s successful experience and developing a model partnership in digital innovation and capacity building. The two ministers agreed to launch joint programs focused on artificial intelligence training, data analysis, and digital skills development, including initiatives to support remote training through Moroccan digital platforms.

The meeting concluded with Minister Al-Falah Al-Sagroshny reaffirming that Morocco remains open to all African initiatives aimed at building a cohesive digital continent, one rooted in digital trust, technological sovereignty, and youth empowerment, in line with the Supreme Royal Directives. This visit represents a new milestone in Morocco’s commitment to African digital integration, reinforcing the Kingdom’s role as a regional hub for innovation, technology, and knowledge exchange.