Amazon Web Services to offer cloud computing in Morocco and Senegal

Cloud computing giant Amazon Web Services plans to offer cloud computing in Morocco and Senegal using its AWS Wavelength platform, in partnership with telecoms company Orange, according to Reuters.

Increased demand for faster computing from banks, telecom firms and healthcare firms is attracting cloud operators to Africa. The cloud market is expected to grow by 15% per year to a to reach $18 billion in 2028, according to data platform Statista.