On March 4, 2025, the PEACE submarine cable suffered a critical cut in the Red Sea, while the AAE-1 cable has remained out of service since December 2024. These incidents disrupted regional and international connectivity, underscoring the vulnerability of submarine infrastructure.
In response, Djibouti Telecom has successfully restored significant bandwidth capacity for telecommunications operators across East Africa and the Horn of Africa. This rapid intervention has helped mitigate the impact of Internet traffic disruptions, ensuring continued service availability for businesses and users who rely on stable international connectivity.
These events underscore the critical role of submarine cables in the global digital ecosystem and emphasize the need for enhanced network resilience. They also highlight the importance of investing in diverse and rapid-response solutions to safeguard connectivity and ensure long-term network stability against potential future incidents.
As a key hub for international telecommunications, Djibouti Telecom remains committed to bolstering regional connectivity by investing in diverse and redundant subsea cable routes, ensuring a more robust and secure digital ecosystem for Africa and beyond.
Check out our infographic for recent outage events, industry insights, and strategies to secure global connectivity.
