Africa: Laying On Thin Water – the Looming Danger of Sub-Saharan Africa’s Subsea Repair Vessel Deficit
Submarine fibre-optic cables (subsea telecommunications cables) handle up to 99% of our global internet traffic and communications, underlining the operations of numerous businesses and institutions across the world. Their continued proliferation will bring higher network speeds and connect more people and regions to digital communications. Yet, whilst the world is on a roll in laying…