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Marrakech, April 13, 2026. At GITEX Africa 2026, Wave did not just show up; the company established itself on one of the most strategic technological stages on the continent, with a clear vision, a strong voice, and a bold ambition in shaping the African digital future.<\/p>\n

As a sponsor of GITEX Africa 2026, Wave seized this edition to strengthen its position among the players shaping the next phase of technological development on the continent. Through high-level speeches, strong engagement with the ecosystem, and concrete support for entrepreneurship, Wave conveyed a consistent message: the digital transformation of Africa will only make sense if it is based on accessible, useful, reliable infrastructures designed from African realities.<\/p>\n

Throughout the week, Wave participated in several strategic discussions bringing together public officials, technology leaders, investors, founders, entrepreneurs, and key players in the African and international ecosystem. Through these conversations, the company advocated for a clear understanding of the issues that will shape the continent’s future: digital identity, interoperability, integrated finance, regional expansion, and the need to build financial infrastructures capable of tangibly expanding access to economic opportunities.<\/p>\n

El Hadji Malick Gueye, CEO of Wave Digital Finance, spoke at the panel “Simplifying journeys: digital identity in the service of the digital state,” a discussion focused on digital identity, payment interoperability, and the role of digital infrastructures in modernizing public services, enhancing trust, and broadening financial inclusion.<\/p>\n

He also participated in the session “Integrated finance in Africa: from digital banking to intelligent ecosystems,” dedicated to how financial services are increasingly integrating into platforms, tools, and daily practices across the continent. This discussion highlighted a fundamental evolution already observable in several African markets: financial services are no longer isolated products. They are now part of the daily flows of commerce, mobility, entrepreneurship, and, more broadly, economic life.<\/p>\n

“On our markets, financial innovation is no longer a projection. It is already concretely redefining how people pay, manage their business, grow their company, and access new opportunities. At Wave, we believe that the most useful innovation is one that remains simple, concrete, and deeply rooted in local realities; this is how we build solutions capable of fundamentally changing practices,” says El Hadji Malick Gueye, CEO of Wave Digital Finance.<\/p>\n

Karamokho Badiane, Regional Director of Business Development at Wave, spoke on the panel “From startup to regional power: keys to expansion across the continent,” focusing on operational models, growth strategies, and execution levers necessary to build companies capable of solid and consistent growth in multiple African markets.<\/p>\n

“The future of money in Africa will be built on African realities. It is not just about transitioning transactions from cash to digital. It is about building an intuitive, resilient, and relevant infrastructure in line with how individuals and businesses actually operate. At Wave, this vision is the foundation of our development and continues to guide our growth in the region,” emphasizes Karamokho Badiane, Regional Director of Business Development at Wave.<\/p>\n

Wave also participated in the Senegalese delegation’s side event, organized around the theme “Senegal, hub of innovation,” which highlighted the country’s entrepreneurial dynamism, the quality of its talents, and its growing role as a driver of innovation on the continent. This presence naturally aligns with Wave’s broader commitment to the ecosystems that will foster the next generation of African builders, founders, and technology leaders.<\/p>\n

This commitment was also demonstrated by Wave’s support for Senegalese entrepreneurs at GITEX Africa 2026. By enhancing their visibility on a major continental stage, Wave reaffirmed its belief that Africa’s digital future will be stronger when more local entrepreneurs are connected to opportunities, exposed to new markets, and capable of accelerating their development beyond their original ecosystem.<\/p>\n

For Coura Tine Sene, Regional Director and Head of Public Affairs at Wave, this edition of GITEX Africa confirmed the importance of building innovation through collective ambition, strong partnerships, and long-term commitment.<\/p>\n

“GITEX Africa is now a key platform for shaping and structuring the continent’s digital agenda. Wave’s presence as a partner at GITEX Africa 2026, its involvement in key strategic discussions, and its contribution to the visibility of entrepreneurs on a continental scale are expressions of a fundamental conviction: Africa’s digital future must be built through ambitious partnerships, strong ecosystems, and inclusive innovation that creates tangible impact,” asserts Coura Tine Sene, Regional Director and Head of Public Affairs at Wave.<\/p>\n

For Wave, GITEX Africa 2026 was not just a moment of visibility. The event served as a strategic platform to assert its leadership, deepen key relationships, support entrepreneurial ambition, and contribute substantially to the conversations shaping the future of technology and digital finance in Africa.<\/p>\n

As the African technological ecosystem asserts its ambition, Wave continues its commitment to the next phase of the continent’s transformation. Through radically accessible financial services, products designed for large-scale deployment, and a sustainable vision of innovation, Wave is helping to create a more inclusive, connected, and resilient African digital economy.<\/p>\n

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