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.

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.