Liberia Leads Regional Push for Enhanced Digital Connectivity with New Submarine Cable Project

The Liberian Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications has partnered with the ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) Commission for Infrastructure, Energy, and Digitalization and the World Bank to launch the Second Submarine Cable Project, a major initiative set to transform digital connectivity across West Africa.

The project will link Liberia, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, and Sierra Leone, bolstering internet infrastructure and digital resilience in the region. A comprehensive feasibility study, conducted by telecommunications consultancy TACTIS and funded by the ECOWAS Project Preparation and Development Unit (PPDU), was successfully completed this week.

Currently, these nations depend largely on the Africa Coast to Europe (ACE) submarine cable. The new cable will provide critical redundancy, reducing the risk of outages and ensuring faster, more reliable internet access for millions.

This milestone underscores Liberia’s commitment to advancing its digital economy and improving socio-economic development through inclusive, high-speed connectivity. The government says the project will support e-government, education, healthcare, and private sector innovation.

Backed by regional and international partners, the initiative positions Liberia as a key player in West Africa’s growing digital infrastructure network.

As the region strengthens its digital backbone, the Second Submarine Cable Project represents a pivotal step toward a more connected and resilient Africa.