Algeria plans new submarine cable to boost internet speeds and capacity
18 December 2025
Algeria is set to connect to a new submarine fibre optic cable to enhance internet speeds across the country. The project was announced on December 15 by Sid Ali Zerrouki, Minister of Post and Telecommunications, during a radio interview.
The Algerian Press Service (APS) reported that the foundation stone for the new cable will be laid within the next two days. However, no specific details were provided about the infrastructure’s name, capacity, cost, technical partners, or timeline for commissioning.
Find out more Smart Africa and The Gambia to launch digital skills training
18 December 2025
Smart Africa and The Gambia’s Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy have formalized a partnership to implement the Smart Africa Digital Academy (SADA) in The Gambia. The agreement was signed during the Transform Africa Summit 2025.
The partnership aims to enhance coordinated capacity-building, foster stakeholder engagement, and align digital skills development with the country’s national transformation goals. SADA The Gambia will offer training and development programs targeting policymakers, public sector leaders, youth, and women, equipping them with essential digital skills to support an inclusive, future-ready economy.
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WIOCC Group secures $65 million in debt financing
17 December 2025
WIOCC Group has announced the successful securing of an additional USD $65 million in debt financing.
This new funding, arranged through a sustainability-linked debt facility, involves key financial partners including IFC, Proparco, Emerging Africa Infrastructure and Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF), and Ninety-One. The capital will be directed towards expanding connectivity capacity and strengthening digital infrastructure across the continent
Find out more Starlink launches satellite internet in São Tomé and Príncipe
17 December 2025
Starlink has officially activated its satellite internet service in São Tomé and Príncipe, a significant milestone for one of Africa’s most geographically isolated countries.
The activation was announced through coordinated posts on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), with the company facilitating immediate purchase, installation, and onboarding processes for the island nation off Central Africa’s coast. This development positions São Tomé and Príncipe alongside a growing roster of African countries gaining access to SpaceX’s low-Earth-orbit satellite internet system.
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