More than 50 African countries have created an internet domain fully owned by Africa, which they named DotAfrica, APA report on
Wednesday.
This happened in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, at the 29th ordinary session of the African Union Assembly.
“DotAfrica will bring the continent together as an internet community under one
umbrella and create an opportunity to forge
a unique online identity which will associate products, services and or information with
the continent and the people of Africa,” read a communiqué.
The domain is an African initiative created by Africans for Africans and the worldwide audience of companies, organisations and
individuals interested in, associated with and connected with the African community
and markets.
It was said that the objective of the launch was to mark the commencement of the
DotAfrica operational phase by setting up a road show starting at the AU headquarters.
