According to data from the World Bank, The International Telecommunications Union and Internet World Stats

• Internet penetration: In 2022, only 48.1% of Africans had access to the internet. This number is expected to grow to 66.5% by 2025.
• Mobile phone penetration: Mobile phone penetration in Africa is much higher than internet penetration. In 2022, 76.4% of Africans had a mobile phone. This number is expected to grow to 82.3% by 2025.
• Gender gap: There is a gender gap in internet access in Africa. In 2022, 51.8% of men had access to the internet, compared to 44.4% of women.
• Urban-rural divide: There is also an urban-rural divide in internet access in Africa. In 2022, 69.4% of people living in urban areas had access to the internet, compared to 26.8% of people living in rural areas.
• Income inequality: There is also an income inequality gap in internet access in Africa. In 2022, 76.4% of people in the highest income quintile had access to the internet, compared to 25.8% of people in the lowest income quintile.

These data show that there are significant disparities in connectivity and access to digital technology in Africa. These disparities are due to a number of factors, including poverty, gender inequality, and lack of infrastructure.

There are a number of initiatives underway to address these disparities and to promote inclusive connectivity in Africa. These initiatives include:

• The development of new technologies, such as satellite internet and mobile money, that can make digital technology more accessible to people in rural areas.
• The expansion of government programs that provide free or subsidized internet access to low-income households.
• The work of non-profit organizations that are working to bridge the digital divide and to promote digital literacy.

These initiatives are making progress, but there is still a long way to go. By continuing to invest in inclusive connectivity, Africa can create a more prosperous future for all of its citizens.