African Gaming regulators are stepping up efforts to strengthen cross-border cooperation as the rapid development of online platforms creates new challenges for market supervision.

The issue is a key focus at the ALGA CEOs Forum 2026, a four-day industry forum taking place from September 1 to 4 in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The event brings together regulators, policymakers and industry representatives from across Africa.

One of the main challenges highlighted during the forum is the difference in licensing and regulatory requirements between African jurisdictions. As online platforms increasingly provide services across national borders, regulators are looking for ways to improve cooperation and address gaps between individual markets.

ALGA CEO Musa Mngadi said discussions are focused on aligning regulatory intentions and developing practical solutions to longstanding industry challenges.

Cross-border data sharing becomes a key focus

Improved data sharing and coordinated enforcement are among the measures being considered.

Regulators are exploring how closer cooperation could help authorities identify unauthorized platforms and prevent them from exploiting differences between national regulatory frameworks.

Technology is also expected to play a larger role. Measures such as identifying and blocking unauthorized websites could provide regulators with additional tools, although appropriate legal frameworks are required before enforcement agencies can fully implement these solutions.

The discussions also highlight the importance of coordinated governance and fiscal policy as digital Gaming services become increasingly cross-border.

Moving from discussion to implementation

A key objective of the ALGA CEOs Forum is to move beyond general recommendations and establish more practical approaches to regional cooperation.

According to Mngadi, agreements reached during the opening day indicated progress toward more coordinated action among participating jurisdictions.

The remaining discussions are expected to focus on clearer responsibilities, accountable action plans and practical steps for strengthening cooperation among African regulators.

As Africa's digital Gaming market continues to evolve, stronger regulatory coordination, data sharing and technology-based supervision could become increasingly important in developing more consistent and sustainable regulatory frameworks across the region.