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Trans-Saharan Fiber Optic Link: A Project that Enhances Algeria's Digital Sovereignty and 5 African Countries

October 7, 2026اقتصاد | الإذاعة الجزائريةradioalgerie.dzTranslated from Arabic
Trans-Saharan Fiber Optic Link: A Project that Enhances Algeria's Digital Sovereignty and 5 African Countries

The trans-Saharan fiber optic link is the first cross-border connection to enter into service, linking Algeria with 5 African countries. This African project, activated on Tuesday from Asamakka in Niger, connects six countries: Algeria, Mali, Niger, Mauritania, Nigeria, and Chad. The trans-Saharan fiber optic link extends from 'In Guezzam' in Algeria to 'Arlit - Agadez' in Niger, with a capacity of 100 Gbps that can be expanded.

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