On 12 May 2026 Digital Africa Development Agency (www.digitalafrica.ai), a management and operational consultancy focused on fixed telecommunications infrastructure across Africa, announced its sponsorship of the 2026 edition of Africa Bandwidth Maps (www.africabandwidthmaps.com), the premier GIS-based resource for terrestrial fibre network intelligence across the African continent. As part of this partnership, Digital Africa Development Agency will sponsor the production and distribution of the 2026 web-based GIS platform as well as printed transmission maps, which will provide key customers, partners, and stakeholders with a strategic reference tool for understanding the reach and evolution of terrestrial fibre networks across Africa. "This sponsorship reflects our commitment to transparency and knowledge-sharing in the African telecommunications sector," said David Eurin, Executive Director at Digital Africa Development Agency. "Having accurate, accessible data on fibre infrastructure... Read More →
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Mauritania: EllaLink and MTNIMA Land Submarine Cable Branch In Nouadhibou, Mauritania
On 4 May 2026, EllaLink and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania announced the landing of the EllaLink (European Link with Latin America) submarine cable system in Nouadhibou. This is the second submarine cable to land in Mauritania, following the ACE submarine cable which entered service in 2012. The new branch extends more than 670 km from the main EllaLink trunk to the new Nouadhibou cable landing station, and is equipped with two fibre pairs. In Nouadhibou, EllaLink has built a new neutral cable landing station, enabling national operators to access the infrastructure via two diverse routes. “The Nouadhibou landing positions Mauritania as a strategic node on the Atlantic digital map, according to a company press release. “The new route reduces the risk of service outages, opens regional extension opportunities towards the Sahel and the wider Atlantic corridor, and reinforces Nouadhibou’s emergence as an industrial and economic centre”. The 6,000 km Ellalink cable entered service... Read More →
Guinea Conakry: GUILAB Signs C&MA For Landing Of MEDUSA Africa Cable In Conakry
On 6 May 2026, GUILAB SA (La Guinéenne de Large Bande) and Medusa Submarine Cable System officially signed the Construction and Maintenance Agreement (C&MA) for the landing of the planned Medusa Africa submarine cable in Conakry (the capital). This will be the second submarine cable to land in Guinea, following the ACE cable which entered service in 2012. According to a company press release, GUILAB will as the landing party oversee the management, operation and maintenance of the infrastructure on Guinean territory for a period of 25 years, ensuring the long-term sustainability of this strategic investment for Guinea. The signing of the C&MA triggers the launch of marine surveys and the operational preparation for the cable landing in Conakry. Previously in March 2025, AFR-IX Telecom announced that it had secured new funding from the European Commission to support the development of the Medusa Africa submarine cable system project (see Gabon: Medusa Africa Secures Funding To Extend... Read More →
Tanzania: Tanzania’s International Internet Bandwidth Increases By 53% During 2025
Tanzania’s international Internet bandwidth capacity reached 2.863 Tbps in December 2025, according to latest statistics published by the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA), a 53% increase during 2025. TCRA reported a total available incoming international Internet capacity of 17.59 Tbps, of which 2.863 Tbps was activated, leaving 14,727 Tbps available for new activation. Previously, TCRA reported an international bandwidth of 1.868 in December 2024, 1.144 Tbps in December 2023, 1.048 Tbps by June 2023, 771 Gbps by December 2022, and 327 Gbps by September 2022. Tanzania is the tenth African country to reach the milestone of 1 Tbps (see Tanzania: Tanzania’s International Bandwidth Reaches 1 Tbps, June 2023). Four submarine cables currently land in Tanzania: SEACOM, EASSy, SEAS and 2Africa. Source: TCRA Read More →
Mozambique: Vodacom Mozambique and Bayobab Zambia Complete Cross-Border Fibre Interconnection
On 20 February 2026, Vodacom Mozambique and Bayobab Zambia announced the launch of a strategic cross-border fibre interconnection via Cassacatiza. The partnership enhances cross-border connectivity and establishes a key fibre route linking inland networks to subsea cable systems on Africa’s eastern and western seaboards. The interconnection will enable direct international connectivity to the 2Africa submarine cable system landing at Nacala in Mozambique, enhance network resilience, and accelerate digital inclusion across Southern Africa. "This interconnection is a game-changer for Zambia and the region”, said Lillian Mutwalo, Bayobab Zambia Managing Director in a company press release. “By creating a seamless link to the 2Africa cable system, we are positioning Zambia as a regional hub for connectivity and enabling businesses and communities to thrive in the digital economy". Bayobab Zambia operates over 7,100 km of fibre nationwide and holds an International Network Licence from... Read More →
Zimbabwe: Powertel Increases Aerial Fibre Network To 3,842-Km
PowerTel, a wholly owned subsidiary of Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA), had increased its aerial fibre optic network to 3,842-km by February 2026, according to the Herald newspaper. Previously, in June 2025, Paratus Zimbabwe announced it had signed a deal with Powertel to launch a new high capacity national fibre network in Zimbabwe. PowerTel is licensed to operate a fibre optic backbone network on its electricity transmission network. Paratus Zimbabwe, a subsidiary of Paratus Group, was awarded its communications license in Zimbabwe earlier in 2025. Together, the partners will combine their strengths and invest equally in the roll-out of high-capacity fibre infrastructure to create a new long-distance fibre network across Zimbabwe and provide cross-border links to Zimbabwe’s neighbouring countries. According to a company press release, the first phase of the roll-out was to connect Plumtree, Bulawayo and Livingstone. Source: PowerTel, Paratus Zimbabwe, The Herald Read More →
Africa: Paratus Announces 2,000-Km Goma-to-Mombasa (G2M) Fibre Route From DRC To Kenya
Filed under: Fibre Long Haul Tags: DRC, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda
On 9 February 2026, the Paratus Group announced that it had activated a major new fibre route in East Africa, directly connecting Mombasa on the Kenyan coast to Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) through a protected terrestrial network. The new 2,000-km G2M (Goma-to-Mombasa) fibre route runs via Kigali (Rwanda), Kampala (Uganda) and Nairobi (Kenya), with direct interconnections into key data centers in each city. In partnership with ROKE TELKOM in Uganda and MoveOn Telecoms in Kenya, Paratus is fully licensed in these East African countries through its subsidiary operating companies, Paratus Rwanda, Paratus Uganda and Paratus Kenya. “This is far more than another fibre link – it’s a new digital highway for the region,” said Martin Cox, Chief Commercial Officer of Paratus Group in a company press release. “By creating a protected route from the coast all the way into Goma, we’re giving operators and enterprises direct, reliable access to global capacity. It... Read More →
Africa: Ethio Telecom, Djibouti Telecom And Sudatel Sign Agreement For Implementation Of Horizon Fibre Initiative
Filed under: Fibre Long Haul Tags: Djibouti, Ethiopia, Sudan
On 4 February 2026, Djibouti Telecom, Ethio Telecom and Sudatel signed a tripartite strategic agreement under the Horizon Fibre Initiative, formalizing the next phase of implementation for a new multi-terabit cross-border fibre corridor connecting Djibouti, Ethiopia and Sudan. According to a company press release, the agreement enables the establishment of a high-capacity terrestrial fibre corridor connecting the Djibouti international submarine cable landing stations, through Ethiopia, and onward to Sudan’s landing stations, creating a resilient and scalable regional connectivity route linking East Africa and beyond. This strategic collaboration is designed to enhance international bandwidth capacity, improve network resilience and redundancy, and support the rapidly growing demand for data, cloud, digital services, and cross-border connectivity across the region. The Horizon initiative is the result of two years of deliberate, coordinated work toward a shared vision. The contract is... Read More →
South Sudan: Bayobab Secures South Sudan Fibre Licence, Advancing Its East 2 West Project
On 25 November 2025, MTN Digital Infrastructure’s South Sudan subsidiary, Bayobab Infra Solutions Ltd, announced that it has secured a 15-year license from the National Communications Authority of South Sudan to construct, install, and operate electronic communications systems, effective 16 October 2025. This license empowers MTN Infra Solutions to deploy and manage national and cross-border fibre networks. It establishes terrestrial and satellite systems, provides national and international leased circuits, delivers IP transit services, and extends high-capacity fibre connectivity across South Sudan. According to a company press release, Bayobab says that the South Sudan license is a pivotal step in the expansion of Project East 2 West (E2W), which aims to create a resilient digital corridor connecting East and West Africa. Source: Bayobab Read More →
South Sudan: Ministry Announces Construction Of 2,400-Km Fibre Backbone To Begin In December 2025
On 8 October 2025, the Ministry of Information, Communication Technology & Postal Services announced that construction of a 2,400-km national fibre optic backbone network will begin in December. Previously, the Ministry of Telecommunication and Postal Services (MoTPS) of South Sudan completed initial planning for a national fibre optic backbone in 2014. According to the ‘South Sudan Infrastructure Action Plan’ published by the African Development Bank (AfDB), this 5,720-km national fibre network would cost an estimated USD 113 million to build (see South Sudan: Ministry Plans 5,720-Km National Fibre Backbone In South Sudan). The planned National Broadband Network is to establish three corridors, and the plan proposes to build out the Eastern corridor in the short term, the Central corridor in the medium term, and finally the Western corridor: Eastern Corridor: Renk – Malakal – Bor – Juba – Torit - Kapoeta through to Lokichoggio (Kenya), with a spur line from Malakal to Bentiu. Central... Read More →
Niger: 1,031-Km Of Trans-Saharan Fibre Optic Backbone Routes Completed In Niger
On 19 November 2025, a ceremony was held in the capital city Niamey to mark the completion and provisional acceptance of 1,031-km of fibre optic network deployed under the Trans-Saharan Backbone (Dorsale Transsaharienne à fibre optique, DTS) initiative. According to an African Development Bank press release, this includes the completion of 1,031-km of fibre-optic sections along five key routes in the country: Arlit - Assamaka to the Algerian border; Diffa to N'Guigmi and the Chad border; Zinder to Magaria and the Nigerian border; Niamey to Dosso, Gaya and the Benin border; and Niamey to Makalondi and the Burkina Faso border. The project also includes the installation of a Tier III national data centre, and 88-km of metropolitan fibre to connect the main administrative sites to the future national data centre. The DTS project involves the completion of missing fibre optic links in Niger and Chad to complete a Trans-Saharan fibre optic backbone interconnecting Algeria, Niger, Nigeria, Chad... Read More →
Africa: 2Africa Submarine Cable System Completed
On 17 November 2025, Meta Engineering announced the completion of the 2Africa submarine cable system. 2Africa is the first cable to connect East and West Africa in a continuous system and link Africa to the Middle East, South Asia, and Europe. 2Africa was built by a consortium of global partners led by Meta, including Bayobab (MTN Group), center3 (stc), CMI, Orange, Telecom Egypt, Vodafone Group, and WIOCC, came together to design and invest in what would become the world’s longest open access subsea cable system. Meta notes that 2Africa is delivering a step change in international bandwidth for Africa, according to a company press release, with technical capacity that far exceeds previous systems. For example, on the West segment, stretching from the UK to South Africa, and landing in countries including Senegal, Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Gabon, the Republic of Congo, DRC, and Angola, the cable supports 21 terabits per second (Tbps) per fibre pair, with 8 fibre pairs on the... Read More →
Niger: Niger’s International Bandwidth Increases By 68% During 2024
Niger’s international Internet bandwidth reached 199.8 Gbps by December 2024, according to the latest figures released by Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques et de La Poste (ARCEP) in its 2024 annual report. This was split between five operators: Zamani Telecom (previously Orange, with 20 Gbps, compared to 15 Gbps in 2023), Airtel (Celtel) Niger (140 Gbps, compared to 70.15 Gbps), Atlantique Telecom (Moov Africa Niger, with 7 Gbps, compared to 5 Gbps), Niger Telecom (30 Gbps, compared to 25 Gbps), and Liptinfor (2.8 Gbps, compared to 4 Gbps). This total of 199.8 Gbps in 2024 was a 68% increase compared to 119.15 Gbps in 2023, 123.5 Gbps in 2022, and 71.904 Gbps in 2021 (see Niger: Niger’s International Bandwidth Increases By 72% During 2022). Source: ARCEP Read More →
Eswatini: Eswatini’s International Bandwidth Reaches 67.150 Gbps in 2024
The incoming international bandwidth of the fixed line incumbent operator Eswatini Post and Telecommunication Corporation (EPTC) reached 67.150 Gbps in 2024, according to latest statistics published by the Eswatini Communications Commission (ESCCOM). The outgoing international bandwidth was 48.564 Gbps. This incoming international bandwidth compared to 13.6 Gbps in March 2021, and 9.6 Gbps in March 2020 (see Eswatini: EPTC’s International Bandwidth Increases By 42% During 2021). Formerly known as Swazi Telecom (SPTC), the operator previously reported an international bandwidth of 6.340 Gbps in March 2019, 5.340 Gbps in March 2018, and 512 Mbps by 31 March 2012. Source: Eswatini Communications Commission (ESCCOM). Read More →
Seychelles: 2Africa Submarine Cable Boosts Seychelles International Bandwidth To 150 Gbps During 2024
The inbound international Internet bandwidth of Seychelles reached 151.651 Gbps in December 2024 according to latest statistics released by the Seychelles Communications Regulatory Authority (SCRA). This was a 300% increase compared with 37.934 Gbps reported in December 2023, which in turn was a 102% increase compared to 18.781 Gbps in 2022 (see also Seychelles: Seychelles International Bandwidth Increases By 84% During 2022). Seychelles is now served by three submarine cables: SEAS which entered service in 2012 (see Seychelles: SEAS Submarine Cable Lands In Seychelles), PEACE which entered service in 2023 (see Seychelles: PEACE Cable Lands In Seychelles, Due To Enter Service In May 2022), and the 2Africa cable which was activated in Seychelles by Intelvision in March 2024. The total international bandwidth (upload and download) previously reported by Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT), was 10.195 Gbps in 2021, 9.361 Gbps in 2020, and 8.526 Gbps in 2019. Source:... Read More →