The ACSCS is a major regional ICT infrastructure project under development. A consortium Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was under finalization as of March 2025, with a deadline for signing the consortium agreement set for June 2025. Construction is expected to commence in late 2026. Several countries have secured financing: The Gambia and Guinea through the World Bank's West Africa Regional Digital Integration Program (WARDIP), and Liberia through its Second Submarine Cable Project supported by ECOWAS and the World Bank. The project is led by a consortium of national operators and public entities from the participating countries, with support from development partners.
Description
Submarine fiber optic cable system connecting Cabo Verde, The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. Total cable length of 3,555 km (2,955 km main trunk plus four branching units to mainland countries and two stubs for future expansion). Design capacity of 12 Tbps with a 25-year operational lifespan. The cable connects to the EllaLink submarine cable system linking Africa to Brazil and Europe. Aims to increase international broadband capacity in participating countries and guarantee redundancy for those currently relying on a single international submarine cable connection. Financed through a mix of private investment and public institutional support. The project is part of the ECOWAS broadband backbone programme.
Capex Cost
74,500,000.00USD million
Preparation Cost
0.00
Operation Cost
0.00
Project Risk
Delayed financial close due to multi-country financing coordination; ACE cable end-of-life risk creating urgency; Marine environment construction complexity; Long-term operations and maintenance requirements; Regulatory harmonisation across six jurisdictions
Countries
Algeria, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Cabo Verde, Sierra Leone
REC
ECOWAS-CEDEAO
Stakeholders
Economic Community of West African States
International Development Association - World Bank Group
Upgrading of 640 km of single carriageway road from Eldoret to Nadapal (Kenya).
Description
The project involves the upgrading of the 640 km road from Eldoret to Nadapal, the border with South Sudan.
Capex Cost
683.00USD million
Preparation Cost
68.00
Operation Cost
0.00
Project Risk
<ul><li> Environmental Risks: Not Reported Social Risks: Not Reported Socio-Enviro Classification: Not Reported Other External Risks: Not Reported</li></ul>
Countries
Kenya, Kenya, Kenya, South Sudan
Beneficiary Countries
Kenya
REC
IGAD
Stakeholders
Kenya - Government of Kenya
Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD)
International Development Association - World Bank Group
Kenya National Highways Authority
LAPSSET Corridor Development Authority (LCDA)
Kenya - Government of Kenya
International Development Association - World Bank Group