Pan African DataCentres Exhibition & Conference: Showcasing the future of Africa’s digital infrastructure
06 February 2026
Pan African DataCentres Exhibition & Conference 2026 returns on 23–24 June 2026 at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, bringing together the organisations, technologies, and people shaping the future of Africa’s datacentres & digital infrastructure. As the continent’s leading event dedicated to data centres and critical environments, Pan African DataCentres delivers a unique, face-to-face platform where operators, investors, engineers, consultants, and technology providers come together, to network, share experiences and source solutions.
Find out more Nigeria accelerates digital infrastructure with nationwide fibre-optic rollout and new communication satellites
02 February 2026
Nigeria is fast-tracking its digital infrastructure development through a dual approach: expanding a nationwide fibre-optic network and acquiring two new communication satellites. The federal government announced these initiatives during a press briefing in Abuja, led by Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, in commemoration of Global Privacy Day 2026.
The fibre-optic backbone, expected to span 90,000 kilometres, is nearly 60% complete. This extensive network aims to boost high-capacity broadband access across Nigeria, reduce internet costs, and enhance service quality for businesses, government agencies, and households. Tijani highlighted that the fibre rollout is central to Nigeria’s broader digital economy strategy, providing the critical physical infrastructure needed to support e-government services, digital financial inclusion, innovation hubs, and private sector growth.
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Medusa submarine cable completes final splice
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29 January 2026
The Medusa Submarine Cable System has achieved a major technical milestone by successfully completing its final splice— the critical point where all cable segments are permanently connected, transforming individual sections into a seamless, unified network.
This milestone signifies that France, Morocco, and Tunisia are now physically linked through the Medusa cable, substantially boosting digital connectivity across the Mediterranean region. With the final splice in place, the project moves from the installation phase into the final preparations for commercial service, bringing enhanced bandwidth and resilient connectivity to the area.
Find out more Burkina Faso opens two mini-data centres
28 January 2026
Burkina Faso has officially inaugurated two new mini-data centers dedicated to public administration, marking a significant milestone in the country's push for digital sovereignty. The infrastructure, valued at approximately 16 billion CFA francs (around US$28.6 million), is a key component of the nation’s strategy to host its critical data locally and reduce reliance on foreign servers.
The Ministry of Digital Transition, Posts and Telecommunications announced that this project is a stepping stone toward the eventual construction of a national Big Data center. The goal is to bring all digital data from both the public sector and private companies back within Burkina Faso’s borders, ensuring greater data security and sovereignty.
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