ECOWAS Nations advance second submarine cable

Experts from Cape Verde, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea-Bissau, alongside their technical and financial partners, convened in Monrovia, Liberia, from 22 to 24 October 2025 to review and approve the feasibility study report for the installation of a second submarine cable connecting the four nations

The initiative, spearheaded by the ECOWAS Project Preparation and Development Unit (PPDU) in collaboration with the Directorate of Digital Economy and Postal Services, aims to strengthen digital development across the participating countries. By establishing a robust international connectivity infrastructure, the project will enhance network reliability, improve Cabo Verde’s integration with the West African region, and support regional initiatives such as roaming services.

The new submarine cable will also expand the international capacity available within the ECOWAS region, facilitating internet growth, enabling advanced digital applications, and ensuring redundancy and security of international communications links.

The opening ceremony on 22 October 2025 was presided over by Mohammed Massa-Ley, deputy minister of posts and telecommunications in charge of technical services for the Republic of Liberia. The event was attended by Kebba Fye, interim director of the PPDU; Bénédict Roberts, head of the ECOWAS National Office in Liberia; and Dr Nathaniel Walker, political adviser to the ECOWAS Permanent Representation to the Republic of Liberia.

This collaborative meeting marks a crucial milestone toward the realisation of the second ECOWAS submarine cable, positioning the region to benefit from improved connectivity, digital resilience, and enhanced economic integration.