Cape Verde's Submarine Cable Boosts Digital Ambitions

Cape Verde is advancing its digital transformation via the construction of a new submarine cable system set to be operational by mid-2026. This development forms part of the country's Ambition 2030 program and is supported by a €37 million funding tranche from the European Investment Bank. The new infrastructure will replace six inter-island cables and enhance links to international submarine cables, thus facilitating the nation's 5G ecosystem and AI-driven applications. By enhancing connectivity, the project aims to position Cape Verde as a technological nexus for its less-connected neighbors in Western Africa. The country, which ranks within the higher tier of Sub-Saharan telecommunications, seeks to surpass regional limitations such as high internet costs and slow 5G adoption, ultimately fostering a more digitally robust economy.