2Africa

The 2Africa submarine cable system, one of the most ambitious and expansive in the world, is designed to significantly enhance connectivity between Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.

Spanning over 45,000 kilometers, 2Africa is set to connect 46 landing stations across 33 countries, making it the largest subsea cable project in history.

Djibouti is proud to be the first African landing point for 2Africa, a critical step in reinforcing its role as a regional telecom hub. Watch the 2Africa Cable video.

Why Was 2Africa Created?

The 2Africa submarine cable system was developed to meet the increasing need for reliable, high-speed internet across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. Here are the four key reasons for its creation:

Connecting Africa

The first subsea cable to link East and West Africa, connecting 33 countries across three continents.

Enhancing Digital Inclusion

2Africa aims to bridge the digital divide by providing more people and communities with access to the global digital economy.

Supporting Economic Growth

With faster, more reliable internet, 2Africa will help businesses grow and consumers access more digital services.

Addressing Connectivity Challenges

Designed to improve Africa’s internet infrastructure and help meet regional development goals.

Network Map

AAE1 Map

System Details

Request For Service (RFS)

2024

Number of Fibre Pairs

16

Initial system design capacity

Capable of delivering up to 180 Tbps

Cable Length

45,000 km

Wavelength technology

200 Gbps per wavelength optical transmission

Owners

Bayobab, China Mobile, Meta, Orange, Saudi Telecom, Telecom Egypt, Vodafone, WIOCC.

Landing Points

Angola – Luanda
Bahrain – Manama
Comoros – Moroni
Congo, Dem. Rep. – Muanda
Congo, Rep. – Pointe-Noire
Côte d’Ivoire – Abidjan
Djibouti – Djibouti City
Egypt – Port Said
Egypt – Ras Ghareb
Egypt – Zafarana
Egypt – Suez
France – Marseille
Gabon – Libreville
Ghana – Accra
Greece – Tympaki
India – Mumbai
Iraq – Al Faw
Italy – Genoa
Kenya – Mombasa
Kenya – Mtwapa
Kuwait – Kuwait City
Madagascar – Mahajanga
Mozambique – Maputo
Mozambique – Nacala
Nigeria – Kwa Ibo
Nigeria – Lagos
Oman – Barka
Oman – Salalah
Pakistan – Karachi
Portugal – Carcavelos
Qatar – Doha
Saudi Arabia – Duba
Saudi Arabia – Al Khobar
Saudi Arabia – Jeddah
Saudi Arabia – Yanbu
Senegal – Dakar
Seychelles – Carana
Somalia – Berbera
Somalia – Mogadishu
South Africa – Amanzimtoti
South Africa – Duynefontein
South Africa – Gqeberha
South Africa – Yzerfontein
Spain – Barcelona
Spain – Gran Canaria, Canary Islands
Sudan – Port Sudan
Tanzania – Dar Es Salaam
United Arab Emirates – Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates – Kalba
United Kingdom – Bude