EU funds €14.3M for Medusa subsea cable expansion into West Africa

Written By John Manock

Capacity Media | March 13, 2025

  • The funding aims to enhance digital connectivity between Europe and Africa, boosting economic and technological development across the region.

  • The project involves creating a dedicated African connectivity subsystem within the broader Medusa network, initially designed as a neutral and independent infrastructure linking Mediterranean countries.

  • Designed for a lifespan of 25 years, the open-access cable aims to provide transparent, tailored connectivity solutions for various clients across the region.

  • The cable will reduce potential network saturation by enhancing interconnectivity between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean while also improving redundancy and resilience across the network.

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