Gabon has strengthened its digital transformation journey with the inauguration of its first Tier III international-standard datacenter, a major milestone in advancing the country’s digital sovereignty. Officially inaugurated on July 4, 2026, under the leadership of President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, the facility reflects Gabon’s growing commitment to treating digital infrastructure as a strategic national asset alongside energy and transport systems.
Developed by ST DIGITAL GABON under the leadership of Laïka Mba, the Tier III facility is designed to deliver high levels of reliability, availability and security for data hosting. By enabling sensitive government and business data to be stored within the country, the datacenter will reduce reliance on foreign infrastructure while strengthening national control over critical digital assets.
The new infrastructure is expected to support Gabon’s long-term digital transformation agenda by providing secure hosting for digital public services, cybersecurity initiatives, artificial intelligence applications and private sector operations. Officials say the project will enhance national resilience while creating the digital foundation needed to drive innovation, improve public services and support sustainable economic growth.
During the inauguration, the Ministry of Digital Economy, Digitalization and Innovation signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ST DIGITAL GABON to improve access to the facility. The agreement will enable ministry-supported startups to access professional hosting services at preferential rates, giving emerging businesses access to enterprise-grade infrastructure that can help accelerate innovation and business growth.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mark-Alexandre Doumba emphasized that digital infrastructure is now fundamental to modern public services, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and business competitiveness. The initiative reinforces Gabon’s commitment to strengthening digital sovereignty while fostering an inclusive innovation ecosystem, positioning the country to become an emerging technology hub in Central Africa.
