Guinea has signed a new agreement to expand the Medusa Submarine Cable System into the country, marking a major step in its efforts to strengthen internet connectivity and support long-term digital growth.
The project will deliver Guinea’s second subsea fibre-optic cable, with local telecom infrastructure company GUILAB SA acting as the landing partner for the cable connection.
The new cable arrives 13 years after Guinea deployed its first submarine fibre-optic link, which authorities say is now approaching full capacity due to rising internet use and growing demand for digital services across the country.
Damien Bertrand, Chief Operating Officer of Medusa, said the expansion would improve connectivity between West Africa and international digital networks while increasing resilience and network reliability.
“With the Medusa Submarine Cable System continuing to expand, we are bringing enhanced intercontinental connectivity deeper into West Africa,” Bertrand said.
He added that the extension would strengthen links between the Atlantic and Mediterranean digital corridors while helping meet increasing demand for internet capacity and improving network diversity.
Guinea’s Minister of Communication, Digital Economy and Innovation, Mourana Soumah, described the project as a strategic decision aimed at securing the country’s digital future.
“By equipping Guinea with a second submarine cable, we are making a strategic choice,” Soumah said. “We choose to secure our connectivity, strengthen our resilience, and, above all, create the conditions for the rise of our digital economy.”
The government said the Ministry of Communications, Digital Economy and Innovation has been directed to accelerate plans to triple Guinea’s current internet capacity as part of a wider digital transformation strategy.
Officials also noted that the focus will go beyond simply expanding internet infrastructure. Authorities want to ensure the network remains financially sustainable while delivering better digital access and services for citizens and businesses.
The project reflects growing efforts across West Africa to improve internet infrastructure as demand for cloud services, digital platforms, streaming, fintech, and artificial intelligence continues to rise.
Guinea said future work will include expanding fibre-optic networks across the country, improving network performance, and building stronger digital infrastructure to support economic growth and innovation.
