Major subsea cable consortium signs MoU to build the AAE-2 Digital Highway connecting Asia, Africa, and Europe
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11 June 2025
In a significant step toward enhancing global connectivity, a consortium of four leading subsea cable operators — PCCW Global, Sparkle, Telecom Egypt, and Zain Omantel International (ZOI) — have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of the ambitious Asia-Africa-Europe-2 (AAE-2) subsea cable system.
This landmark project aims to establish a high-capacity, resilient, and geographically diverse digital link spanning from Hong Kong and Singapore to Italy, passing through terrestrial corridors across Thailand, the Arabian Peninsula, and Egypt.
Find out more ZTE deploys all-optical FTTR-B network at Ethiopia’s GERD office
04 June 2025
ZTE Corporation has announced the successful deployment of its FTTR-B all-optical network at the office building of Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) project.
Led by Ethiopia’s state-owned operator, Ethio Telecom, ZTE provided end-to-end services, including comprehensive solution design, equipment supply, and implementation support. This achievement marks a significant step forward in the collaboration between the two entities, fuelling Ethiopia’s digital infrastructure development and reinforcing the country’s commitment to modernizing key national projects.
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Mauritania opens new IXP
30 May 2025
The Mauritanian government officially inaugurated a new Internet Exchange Point (IXP) at the headquarters of International Mauritania Telecom (IMT), marking a significant step in strengthening the country's digital sovereignty. This initiative follows the recent opening of a data centre in Nouakchott and aims to enhance national digital infrastructure.
The new IXP is designed to localize and secure data traffic, improve internet speed, reduce costs, and bolster information security — key components of Mauritania’s ‘National Digital Transformation Agenda 2022-2025.’ The government's broader goal is to leverage digital technology for socioeconomic development and to digitize administrative services.
Find out more Safaricom announces $500 million investment in AI
29 May 2025
Safaricom is making a significant move into artificial intelligence (AI), announcing a $500 million investment over the next three years to build AI infrastructure across East Africa.
Chief Enterprise Business Officer Cynthia Kropac stated that the initiative aims to go beyond traditional connectivity, fostering advanced digital services, innovation, and regional productivity.
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