TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Foxconn is expanding into Africa’s sovereign AI infrastructure market, CTEE reported.

Nairobi-based sovereign AI infrastructure company Amini announced a strategic partnership with Foxconn and France-backed AI and quantum computing firm Bull. The three parties will collaborate on developing sovereign AI capabilities across Africa and the broader Global South, including parts of Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.

At the end of 2024, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (黃仁勳) said governments would drive the next wave of AI growth as they pursue sovereign AI, meaning national or regional AI systems built and controlled within their own borders. He added that sovereign AI would allow countries to capture AI’s economic benefits while protecting cultural identity and maintaining control over data and infrastructure, according to Business Next.

The initiative aims to provide governments, telecom operators, financial institutions, and energy companies with access to industrial-grade AI data center infrastructure. The systems are expected to be locally deployed and operated, with an emphasis on aligning computing capacity with regional requirements.

Amini said AI and cloud infrastructure in Africa is currently concentrated among a small number of providers. It said the project marks a shift toward locally led infrastructure development, as governments and regional partners seek to expand computing capacity, create skilled jobs, and retain more economic value within local markets.

Foxconn has been broadening its AI-related businesses in recent years, moving beyond contract manufacturing into AI infrastructure and supporting technologies. Its investments include liquid cooling systems and high-speed connectors.

The company is also expanding global production capacity, including additional investments in Mexico and projects in the US, to support rising AI demand. Its upcoming earnings conference on Thursday is expected to provide updates on execution and full-year guidance.