Nairobi — The European Union is stepping up efforts to expand secure digital connectivity across Africa and the Indo-Pacific through major investments in undersea cable infrastructure–an initiative officials say is critical for economic growth, maritime security, and global stability. Speaking virtually from Brussels to journalists in Nairobi, EU Special Envoy for the Indo-Pacific María Castillo…
The 2Africa cable will connect over three billion people across Africa, Europe and Asia. (Image supplied by Meta) Meta has announced the completion of the core 2Africa subsea cable infrastructure, which it bills as the world’s longest open access subsea cable system. In a blog post published this week, the technology giant says the completion…
Alpheus Mangale, group CEO of Seacom. Pan-African submarine internet cable operator Seacom has launched a new subsea cable system across the Indian Ocean Basin, Middle East, Mediterranean and Southern Europe. Unveiled at Submarine Networks World 2025, in Singapore, Seacom says the project marks a leap toward securing Africa’s role in the global digital economy, while…
Google has announced a set of new investments aimed at strengthening Africa’s digital infrastructure, with South Africa a key focus. Alex Okosi, MD for Google in Africa | image supplied The company will establish four subsea cable connectivity hubs across the continen, in the north, south, east and west – to create new digital corridors…
Eurostar passengers are facing a second day of severe delays after two people died on the railway track in France and then cables were stolen. The high-speed rail operators says repairs are complete and the railway line is open again, but delays will last until the end of the day. Eurostar said passengers should postpone…
