The proposed project involves the installation and commissioning of 1 510 kilometres of optical fibre cables in Niger, and Chad, also comprising active equipment as well as power and cooling systems. This concerns five sections in Niger two of which will be upgraded, and one section in Chad. The. Niger has taken a major step forward in improving the country's broadband connectivity and regional digital integration by completing provisional acceptance of the fibre-optic sections built under the Trans-Sahara Optical Fibre Backbone Project (TSB) – a project financed by the African Development. Chad's government this week announced plans to launch 50 new telecom sites in N'Djamena and deploy 50 kilometers of fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network through the state-owned Société des télécommunications du Tchad (SOTEL). This initiative could help strengthen the coverage of telecom services in the country by connecting areas that were previously deprived. Major terrestrial broadband backbone designed to convey bandwidth capacity from coasts to hinterland and provide alternative gateway to Europe through Algiers. Serves the existing Trans-Sahara Highway and the proposed Trans-Sahara Gas pipeline. Additionally, this project aims to deploy a. The project reflects resilience in overcoming challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and transition-related constraints, marking a key step toward a connected and technologically empowered Chad.
