Trio charts ambitious fiber route to rewire East Africa’s digital future

A trio of entities has outlined an ambitious fiber optic route aimed at enhancing East Africa’s digital infrastructure. This project seeks to transform the region's connectivity landscape.

According to information from Addis Fortune, a trio has mapped out an ambitious fiber route intended to reshape East Africa’s digital future. This initiative focuses on bolstering the region's digital connectivity. The report originates from Ethiopia's leading English-language weekly business news publication, based in Addis Ababa. Keywords associated with the story include Ethiopian business news, Ethiopia news, and digital infrastructure developments in East Africa. While the project highlights ambitions for enhanced digital access across the region, specific details on the trio's identities or timelines remain undisclosed in the available sources.

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On February 4, 2026, Ethio Telecom, Djibouti Telecom, and Sudatel Group signed a tripartite Horizon Fiber agreement in Djibouti. The project will establish a secure terrestrial connectivity corridor linking Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Sudan. Aligned with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and Ethio Telecom's strategy, it advances regional digital integration.

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Frehiwot Tamru, CEO of Ethio telecom, has warned that Africa could face a 30-year delay in digital progress without a comprehensive policy overhaul. Speaking at the GSMA Ministerial Roundtable in Barcelona, she criticized fragmented approaches to connectivity issues. She called for an integrated strategy to address the continent's digital divide.

The Africa Digital Transformation Centre was launched in Pretoria to boost innovation and digital skills across the continent. This initiative seeks to drive technological advancement in Africa. The launch was reported by SABC News.

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Ethiopia's Electric Power utility is implementing a project costing over 2.4 billion birr to electrify 21 new towns in the Afar region, specifically in Afdera and Dalol areas. The initiative supports local cement and potash industries. Funding includes support from the African Development Bank.

 

 

 

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