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US DFC Plans $155M WIOCC Investment Across Africa
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The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation announced an equity investment of up to $155 million in WIOCC to strengthen Africa’s digital infrastructure, including data centers and fiber networks, to support AI deployment and U.S. tech expansion on the continent. The move underscores Washington’s aim to offer alternatives to Chinese providers and bolster U.S. hyperscalers, with President Trump framing it as part of winning the AI race for America.
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Derek Foss
This kind of direct investment in African fiber and data centers could give US tech firms a real edge over Chinese suppliers.
