12 December 2024

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Monacosat to enhance the country’s satellite infrastructure.

Congolese Minister of Posts, Telecommunications, and Digital Economy, Augustin Kibassa Maliba, signed the agreement, which aims to bridge the digital divide in rural and remote regions.

The partnership will focus on finalising plans to deploy a satellite telecommunications network in the DRC using Monacosat’s satellite capacity.

This initiative is a key pillar of the DRC’s ambitious ‘Horizon 2025’ National Digital Plan, designed to establish a resilient digital infrastructure and foster nationwide connectivity. It builds on a recent collaboration with the Polish government to accelerate the expansion of digital networks across the country.

If negotiations prove successful, Monacosat plans to expand its coverage across the DRC through the TurkmenAlem52E/MonacoSAT satellite. This initiative holds the potential to connect millions of Congolese, while enhancing access to education, healthcare, and digital public services. Additionally, it could help bridge gaps caused by delays in expanding the fibre optic network.