The initiative is designed to give young people and women access to training in areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, networking and basic digital literacy. Digital skills are no longer limited to people seeking careers as software developers. In Gabon, Cybastion and the country’s National Agency for Digital Infrastructure and Frequencies launched a programme targeting 1,000 young people with free digital and cybersecurity training. Back Story: Why Digital Skills Matter for AfricaAfrica’s digital transformation has created a difficult paradox. The continued involvement of US embassies, Cisco, Cybastion, African governments and educational institutions suggests that digital skills development is increasingly becoming part of wider international cooperation with Africa.