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By Anonymous (not verified) , 17 March 2026

Trans-Saharan Optic Fibre Broadband Project

PIDA Code
I.02.30.01
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Transaction Support & Financial Close
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
ICT
Subsector Name
Fibre Optic Cable
On SDM
Off
Summary
The project involves constructing a high-capacity, open-access terrestrial fiber optic backbone across six Sahel and North African nations. The Algeria segment (1,200 km) is operational. A 1,031 km section in Niger was provisionally accepted in November 2023, with construction ongoing in other countries. The project is structured as a public-private partnership, with significant financing from the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the World Bank. It is a flagship PIDA project addressing critical ICT infrastructure gaps in the region.
Description

The Trans-Saharan Optic Fibre Broadband Project is a major terrestrial backbone designed to span over 4,500 km, connecting Algeria, Niger, Nigeria, Chad, Mali, and Mauritania. The project utilizes G.654.D fiber, optimized for long-haul transmission, and Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) technology to provide high-capacity bandwidth. It aims to create an alternative digital gateway to Europe via Algiers, linking landlocked Sahel countries to multiple submarine cable landing points. The design includes open-access Points-of-Presence (PoPs) and Tier III data center standards for hosting. The project is a key component of the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) Priority Action Plan (PAP 2) and is implemented by the Trans-Saharan Fibre Optic Backbone Company (TSFOBC), a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) established by the six member countries.

Capex Cost
58.00USD million
Preparation Cost
0.00
Operation Cost
0.00
Project Risk

Multi-country coordination complexity; Varying regulatory frameworks; Desert terrain and extreme environmental conditions; Security considerations in remote border regions; Sand encroachment requiring continuous mitigation

Countries
Algeria, Mali, Algeria, Mali
REC
ECOWAS-CEDEAO
Stakeholders
Economic Community of West African States
Mali - Société des Télécommunications au Mali
Email
ephremg@nepad.org
Start Date
Date Created Raw
Updated Date
Latitude
20.000000
Longitude
10.000000
By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026

Niamey-Bamako Fibre-optic Link (Mali section)

PIDA Code
I.02.21.02
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Project Definition
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
ICT
Subsector Name
Fibre Optic Cable
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 1
On SDM
Off
Summary
*** DISCLAIMER: Project information was not obtained. It will be inserted when project information becomes available. *** Construction of Mali section of the fibre optic link between Niamey and Bamako.
Countries
Mali, Niger, Mali, Niger, Mali
Beneficiary Countries
Niger, Mali
REC
ECOWAS-CEDEAO
Stakeholders
Economic Community of West African States
Mali - Société des Télécommunications au Mali
Email
ephremg@nepad.org
Latitude
14.460000
Longitude
-3.606770
By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026

Ndjamena-Bangui Fibre-optic Link (Chad section)

PIDA Code
I.02.24.01
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Project Definition
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
ICT
Subsector Name
Fibre Optic Cable
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 1
On SDM
Off
Summary
*** DISCLAIMER: Project information was not obtained. It will be inserted when project information becomes available. *** Construction of Chad section of the fibre optic link between Ndjamena and Bangui.
Countries
Chad, Chad, Central African Republic, Chad, Central African Republic
Beneficiary Countries
Chad, Central African Republic
REC
CEEAC-ECCAS
Stakeholders
Economic Community of Central African States
Mali - Société des Télécommunications au Mali
Email
ephremg@nepad.org
Latitude
9.890000
Longitude
15.885600
By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026

Bamako-Algiers Fibre-optic Link (Mali section)

PIDA Code
I.02.20.01
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Project Definition
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
ICT
Subsector Name
Fibre Optic Cable
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 1
On SDM
Off
Summary
*** DISCLAIMER: Project information was not obtained. It will be inserted when project information becomes available. *** Construction of Mali section of the fibre optic link between Bamako and Algiers.
Countries
Mali, Mali, Algeria, Mali, Algeria
Beneficiary Countries
Mali, Algeria
REC
ECOWAS-CEDEAO
Stakeholders
Economic Community of West African States
Mali - Société des Télécommunications au Mali
Email
ephremg@nepad.org
Latitude
16.890000
Longitude
-3.412740
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