29 January 2026
The Fund for Access and Universal Electronic Communications Service (FASUCE) has achieved a significant step forward in its efforts to bridge the digital divide in Congo.
The towns of Miaba, located about 20 kilometers from Oyo, and Ehota in the Tchikapika District have now been officially connected to the national telecommunications network, marking a major milestone in expanding digital access across the region.
Find out moreMedusa submarine cable completes final splice
29 January 2026
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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.
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Camtel secures $93 million loan from BEAC to expand mobile networks in Cameroon
26 January 2026
A banking consortium led by Commercial Bank Cameroon (CBC), along with Afriland First Bank, Union Bank of Cameroon (UBC), and National Financial Credit (NFC), has been chosen to support Cameroon Telecommunications (Camtel) in a 52.2 billion FCFA (about US$93.1 million) investment program.
The project aims to expand 2G, 3G, and 4G networks in regional and departmental capitals, university towns, and major educational institutions across Cameroon.
Find out more EBRD and Tunisie Telecom partner to boost Tunisia’s digital future with €190 million investment
23 January 2026
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced a major partnership with Tunisie Telecom, Tunisia’s leading telecommunications provider, to enhance the country’s digital infrastructure and support its national transformation.
The deal involves a development-linked loan of up to €190 million, disbursed in four installments, starting with an initial €50 million tranche. This funding will enable extensive upgrades to Tunisia’s telecom networks, including transitioning from 4G to 5G, expanding fibre optic coverage, connecting up to 200,000 households to fibre-to-the-home services, and modernizing core and backbone networks. Additionally, targeted investments in energy efficiency and local energy production will be part of the project.
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