The African Digital Compact (ADC) is a strategic framework developed by the African Union Commission to align Africa’s digital transformation with global digital governance, particularly the forthcoming United Nations Global Digital Compact. Rooted in the aspirations of Agenda 2063 and the Digital Transformation Strategy for Africa (2020–2030), the ADC provides a unified, Africa-led vision to harness the transformative potential of digital technologies for inclusive growth, sustainable development, and social well-being.

The framework emphasises a multi-stakeholder collaboration spanning governments, the private sector, civil society, and international partners to address critical issues such as universal connectivity, data protection, cybersecurity, digital rights, AI governance, and innovation ecosystems. The Compact is structured around ten key pillars, including digital infrastructure expansion, promotion of digital public goods, capacity building, and fostering digital entrepreneurship. It also proposes the establishment of an African Digital Cooperation Forum (ADCF) to coordinate implementation, investments, and knowledge exchange.

Grounded in African values and proverbs, the document underscores resilience, unity, and inclusive participation as foundational to shaping a secure and prosperous digital future for the continent, positioning Africa not just as a beneficiary, but as a proactive contributor to the global digital economy.