Enabling the intelligent age in West Africa.
By Wole Abu In March 2024, several of West Africa’s subsea cables were knocked offline by an underwater rockslide. According to the Internet Society, 13 African nations experienced connectivity issues,…
Enhancing connectivity resilience: LCCI convenes industry leaders following subsea cable cuts
In a focused discussion centered on enhancing resilience against recent subsea cable cuts in West Africa, key stakeholders from the telecommunications sector highlighted critical insights and strategies for mitigating future…
SubCom and Telecom Egypt land IEX cable in Egypt
In collaboration with Telecom Egypt, a leading telecom operator in the region, SubCom, a global subsea data system supplier, and the India-Europe-Xpress (IEX) partners have completed the landings of the…
Google unveils Umoja subsea cable connecting Africa to Australia
Google announced the launch of Umoja, the first-ever fiber optic route directly linking Africa to Australia. Christened Umoja, the Swahili word for unity, the subsea cable was developed in collaboration…
Africa experiences new bout of subsea outages
After the repair and restoration of four subsea cables; West Africa Cable System (WACS), the Africa Coast to Europe (ACE), MainOne, and SAT3, internet connectivity has again, been disrupted in…
Subsea Cloud announces rolling trials for underwater data storage
Underwater data center company, Subsea Cloud (SSC) has unveiled its ‘Project OTTO’ –– a rolling trial that offers its clients the opportunity to evaluate the company's solution before making further…
Subsea cable disruptions prompt ministerial action to safeguard digital infrastructure
In response to recent subsea cable disruptions off the West African coast, Nigeria's Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has announced a collaborative effort with the…
Congo government constructs new data center to enhance data sovereignty.
The government of the Republic of Congo (Congo Brazzaville) has expanded its digital infrastructure with the inauguration of a new data center built by the telecommunications regulator, Postal and Electronic…
Houthi activity raises concerns as Red Sea subsea cables disrupted
Three vital subsea cables in the Red Sea, crucial for global internet and telecommunications, have been severed. The damaged cables, Asia-Africa-Europe 1, Europe India Gateway, and Seacom, impact communication between…
inwi and Medusa to connect Morocco and Europe
Moroccan telecommunications operator, inwi has entered into a strategic partnership with Medusa Submarine Cable System to enhance its trans-Mediterranean connectivity. As reported by Capacity Media, inwi will collaborate with Medusa…
2Africa Subsea Cable lands in Ghana
2Africa subsea cable, owned by Meta, Bayobab, and other consortium partners, has landed in Accra, Ghana. This marks the third out of six planned landings for Bayobab, showcasing their commitment…
Togo gets connectivity boost with Equaino cable
Pioneer Consulting has successfully completed the deployment of the Togolese branch of Google's Equiano subsea cable on behalf of CSquared Woezon, a joint venture established by CSquared and Togolese state-owned…
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Paratus adds two fiber links between Mozambique, South Africa
Paratus Group, a leading connectivity solutions provider in Africa, has launched two new cross-border fiber links connecting Mozambique and South Africa. These routes provide an alternative to the typical sub-sea…
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Sparkle partners Kush Investments for virtual fibers on Equiano subsea cable
Sparkle, Telecom Italia's (TIM) international wholesale arm, and first international service provider in Italy, has partnered with Kush Investments, a UAE-based firm to provide virtual fibers on the Equiano subsea…
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2Africa subsea cable to land in Nigeria in November, promises 25% more capacity than Equiano
The long-anticipated 2Africa subsea cable, considered one of the most robust cable systems to serve Africa and the Middle East, is set to land in Nigeria in November 2023. This…