Simandou 2040 drives Guinea digital infrastructure expansion

Mourana Soumah, Minister of Communication, Digital Economy and Innovation, chaired a cabinet meeting focused on advancing priority initiatives under the Simandou 2040 Program, alongside updates on national connectivity and recent institutional progress

The programme outlines Guinea’s long-term strategy for structural transformation, with the ministry driving key projects in media infrastructure, connectivity and the digital economy. The meeting reviewed implementation progress and reinforced oversight of ongoing initiatives.

Among the developments highlighted was the start of construction for the SIMANDOU TV thematic channel and a new headquarters integrating FADEM, AGP, HOROYA and Rural Radio. The minister also called for the urgent launch of renovation works on RTG 2, describing it as a priority project.

On connectivity, the ministry confirmed that a memorandum of understanding is set to be signed on May 6 between MCENI and MEDUSA for the deployment of a second submarine cable, in line with national directives. In parallel, SOGEB reported progress on studies aimed at expanding the capacity of the country’s national backbone network.

“We must stay the course. Every project included in Simandou 2040 is a commitment to our citizens. Training, results, and rigor in execution are the only acceptable paths,” the Minister emphasised.