Amini has partnered with Foxconn and Bull to accelerate the rollout of sovereign artificial intelligence infrastructure across Africa and other emerging markets in the Global South.
The partnership aims to help governments, telecom operators, financial institutions and energy companies gain access to industrial-scale AI data centre infrastructure that can be owned, deployed and managed locally.
The agreement also marks Foxconn’s first major infrastructure programme focused specifically on African markets, with Amini acting as its strategic partner across Africa and other developing economies.
Expanding Local AI Infrastructure
Amini has built a growing reputation for developing local data and AI infrastructure across Africa, working with governments and businesses in several countries to improve domestic computing capacity.
Under the new partnership, Foxconn will provide advanced computing systems, AI servers and modular data centre technologies already used by major global technology companies. These systems will now be adapted for African markets and other Global South economies, taking into account local regulations, infrastructure realities and operating conditions.
Bull, a French government-owned technology company specialising in high-performance computing, artificial intelligence and quantum computing, will contribute systems integration expertise and support the development of regional AI ecosystems.
French President Emmanuel Macron described the partnership as part of a broader effort to strengthen technological sovereignty.
“This partnership between Amini, Bull and Foxconn is a perfect example of this common sovereignty story,” Macron said. “African, European and Taiwanese companies all face the challenge of reducing dependence on external technologies.”
Rising Demand for AI Across Africa
The partnership comes at a time when demand for AI-powered services is rising rapidly across Africa and other developing regions.
Africa’s digital economy is expected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2030, while the continent’s data centre market is projected to grow from $3.49 billion in 2024 to $6.81 billion by 2030.
Industry estimates also suggest that Africa’s AI and data infrastructure sector could generate between $20 billion and $30 billion in annual revenue by the end of the decade.
The companies said the partnership is designed to ensure more of the economic value created by AI services stays within local economies instead of flowing to foreign infrastructure providers.
Modular Systems Built for African Conditions
One major focus of the initiative is the deployment of modular AI data centres built specifically for markets where electricity supply can be unstable and large-scale infrastructure projects are often difficult to finance.
The systems can operate in variable power conditions and are designed to be deployed in less than 12 months. Institutions will also be able to expand infrastructure gradually as demand grows instead of investing heavily upfront.
The approach supports national data sovereignty goals by allowing countries and businesses to host data locally under domestic regulations.
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Amini, Kate Kallot, said access to AI infrastructure is becoming essential for economic growth.
“AI is becoming foundational infrastructure for every economy, yet most of the world still lacks the computing capacity needed to participate on its own terms,” Kallot said.
Foxconn’s Head of AI and Quantum, Jesse Chao, added that Africa needs infrastructure designed specifically for its own realities rather than imported systems adapted from other markets.
The companies believe the partnership could help strengthen Africa’s position in the global AI economy while giving governments and businesses greater control over critical digital infrastructure.
