Angola and Democratic Republic of Congo are both making significant moves to develop their technology sectors, with new legislation and large-scale digital plans launched in recent months.
In Angola, major step was taken in March 2026. National Assembly unanimously approved landmark startup law that establishes Angola's first dedicated legal framework for startups, designed to stimulate innovation, attract investment and reduce structural uncertainties that have long constrained early-stage enterprises. The new legislation aims to establish safer and more structured ecosystem for emerging businesses, providing clearer guidelines and protections that can encourage investment and innovation.
Technology community in Angola is also preparing for important event. ANGOTIC 2026 — sixth edition of International ICT Forum — will take place in Luanda on June 11-13 under theme "On the Road to Digital Transformation". Event is expected to attract more than 20,000 participants including international ICT leaders, over 300 startups and approximately 100 speakers.
In April 2026, Angola took another infrastructure step. Government launched national Data Center and Cloud platform, which is expected to strengthen investor confidence, ensure secure data hosting in national territory, reduce operating costs and expand access to digital public services.
DRC is moving with even larger ambitions. Country is rolling out 8.7 billion US dollar digital transformation plan for 2026-2030, focused on broadband expansion, e-government, artificial intelligence training and cybersecurity. Under plan, 650 additional communities are expected to gain broadband access, connecting around 30 million people. Officials project reforms could add 4.1 billion dollars to GDP by 2029 and create 700,000 jobs.
DRC also unveiled its first National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, with goal of developing local AI solutions for agriculture, mining, education and healthcare, ensuring AI serves as driver of inclusion rather than dependency.
