Benin National Data Center

The Benin National Data Center, situated in Abomey-Calavi on the Interstate National Highway One, spans 300 square meters (3,230 sq ft). Operated by SBIN (Société Béninoise d'Infrastructures Numériques), Benin's state-owned digital infrastructure provider and a leading telecommunications operator, the facility is central to the country's national AI and big data strategy. SBIN also manages the national fiber optic backbone and international subsea cable connectivity, and is responsible for the development, maintenance, and exploitation of public electronic communication systems. The data center is positioned to bring AI capabilities to the nation.