This dashboard tracks Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) across Africa — the neutral facilities where networks interconnect to exchange traffic directly. IXP density and peering capacity shape regional connectivity, content delivery performance, and low-latency access to cloud and AI inference workloads. Whether you're evaluating markets in Africa for data center investment, planning cross-border connectivity, or researching infrastructure to support latency-sensitive applications, this live data from PeeringDB provides the foundation.
Internet Exchanges? Unique Internet Exchanges with presence in at least one facility in Africa.
49
+1 vs last monthFacilities with an IX? Data centers or colocation facilities in Africa that host at least one Internet Exchange.
72
+1 vs last monthNetworks? Unique networks with presence in at least one facility in Africa.
750
+8 vs last monthData as of March 1, 2026 via PeeringDB
Historical Growth
Africa Internet Exchanges by Country
The map below shows peering-capable data centers in Africa. Regions with dense clusters of IX-connected facilities are better positioned to attract AI infrastructure and data center investment.
IX Facilities in Africa
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Top 25 Internet Exchange Organizations by Peers
| Rank | Organization | IXs | Peers? Total unique networks peering across all IXs operated by this organization. | Facilities | Countries | Speed? Total port capacity across all IXs operated by this organization. |
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Top 25 Internet Exchanges by Peers
| Rank | Internet Exchange | Peers? Number of unique networks (ASNs) peering at this IX. | Facilities | Countries | Speed? Total port capacity across all connected networks. |
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Top 25 Interconnection Facilities by IX Presence
| Rank | Facility | IXs | Nets (Phys)? Networks with physical equipment at this facility. | Nets (Virt)? Networks peering at IXs in this facility without physical presence. | City | Country |
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Top 25 Networks by IX Connections
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Countries in Africa with Internet Exchanges
Explore internet exchange data for each country in Africa. Each country page details IX growth, facility counts, and network presence.
Angola
2 IXs
Burkina Faso
1 IX
Burundi
1 IX
Cameroon
3 IXs
Chad
1 IX
Djibouti
1 IX
DR Congo
1 IX
Egypt
3 IXs
Gabon
1 IX
Ghana
3 IXs
Kenya
7 IXs
Madagascar
1 IX
Malawi
1 IX
Mali
1 IX
Mauritius
1 IX
Morocco
2 IXs
Nigeria
4 IXs
Republic of the Congo
1 IX
Rwanda
1 IX
Senegal
1 IX
Sierra Leone
2 IXs
South Africa
12 IXs
Tanzania
2 IXs
Togo
1 IX
Uganda
1 IX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Internet Exchange? ▾
An Internet Exchange (IX) is where multiple networks connect to exchange traffic directly, rather than routing through third parties. This reduces costs, improves performance, and lowers latency for end users.
IXs are typically housed in carrier-neutral data centers where no single network has control, creating a level playing field for all participants. Networks connect via switches and exchange traffic through peering agreements. A single IX may have a physical presence in multiple facilities across a region.
What is the source of this data? ▾
IX infrastructure data on this page is sourced from PeeringDB, a freely available database of networks and interconnection facilities maintained by the global network operator community. PeeringDB data is self-reported by network operators and facility owners and is updated continuously.
How many Internet Exchanges are in Africa? ▾
As of the latest data, Africa has 49 Internet Exchanges present across 72 facilities, with 750 unique networks physically connected across 25 countries.
These numbers are updated monthly from PeeringDB. See the chart above for historical trends.
Which countries in Africa have Internet Exchanges? ▾
25 countries in Africa have at least one Internet Exchange: Angola, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, DR Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritius, Morocco, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda.
Click any country on the map above or in the country grid to view detailed IX data for that country.
Why does Internet Exchange infrastructure matter for Africa? ▾
The physical location of Internet Exchanges directly impacts network performance, cost, and resilience for users and businesses in Africa:
- Latency: Regional IXs keep local traffic local, reducing round-trip times for end users
- Cost: Direct peering at local IXs reduces transit costs for ISPs across Africa
- Resilience: Multiple interconnection points prevent single points of failure
- Economic development: IXs attract network investment, data centers, and digital businesses to the region
Without sufficient regional IXs, traffic may be routed through distant cities or continents, adding latency and cost.
Why are internet exchanges important for AI inference? ▾
Real-time inference and edge inference workloads require the lowest possible latency to deliver instant responses. Internet exchanges provide direct peering between networks, minimizing the number of network hops and reducing round-trip time. This is critical for real-time inference applications like conversational AI and autonomous vehicles, as well as edge inference deployments that process data closer to end users rather than in centralized cloud data centers.
Which are the largest IX organizations in Africa? ▾
The largest Internet Exchange organizations in Africa by number of IXs operated include:
- LINX — 9 IXs, 962 peers
- NAPAfrica — 5 IXs, 597 peers
- BGP.Exchange — 52 IXs, 496 peers
- INX-ZA — 6 IXs, 261 peers
- NetIX Communications JSC — 2 IXs, 149 peers
See the full Top 25 rankings in the tables above.
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