{"id":91780,"date":"2025-12-11T15:19:18","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T15:19:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/gambia-moves-towards-second-submarine-cable"},"modified":"2025-12-11T15:35:44","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T15:35:44","slug":"gambia-moves-towards-second-submarine-cable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/gambia-moves-towards-second-submarine-cable","title":{"rendered":"Gambia Moves towards Second Submarine Cable"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>The Gambia has taken a major step in its push to boost national connectivity as stakeholders recently convened at the ocean bay hotel to validate the feasibility study for the country\u2019s proposed second submarine cable.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u200eThe session, organised under the Digital Transformation for Africa\/Western Africa Regional Digital Integration Program (WARDIP) of the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, brought together government officials, technical experts, private operators and community representatives.<\/p>\n<p>The workshop reviewed findings from months of consultations, technical assessments, and environmental and social studies.<\/p>\n<p>\u200eSerign Omar Lowe, project coordinator, explained that the study examined possible landing sites for the cable and beach manholes, weighing technical, financial, environmental, and community considerations to identify the most viable options.<\/p>\n<p>According to the project coordinator the preliminary environmental and social analysis also outlined potential risks and the mitigation steps required to comply with national laws and the World Bank\u2019s Environmental and Social Framework.<\/p>\n<p>\u200ePC Lowe underscored that the current ACE cable has been in service since 2012 and is reaching its limits. \u201cThe second cable is expected to expand bandwidth, improve service reliability, and reinforce the country\u2019s digital backbone,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He noted that the initiative has grown from a bilateral effort with Guinea into a wider regional undertaking now involving five countries, with three others expressing interest. He added that regional alignment is essential, as cross-border cooperation strengthens the resilience of shared digital infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>\u200eStakeholders were also briefed on the transactional advisory process, which will determine how the contractor for the new cable will be selected. Officials said a limited market approach is being considered as the government works to ensure transparency in procurement.<\/p>\n<p>Technical experts from Tactis, the consulting firm leading the feasibility study, highlighted the need for a future-proof solution capable of meeting the country\u2019s rising data demands. They acknowledged contributions from public and private actors, including operators and community groups engaged during the assessment.<\/p>\n<p>\u200eDelivering the opening statement on behalf of the permanent secretary, the director of telecommunications and post, Sering Modou Bah described the workshop as a key moment in the country\u2019s digital transformation drive. He urged participants to review the document to ensure the project is built on sound technical, economic, and legal foundations.<\/p>\n<p>\u200eHe stressed that digital infrastructure remains central to national development, with improved connectivity expected to benefit sectors such as agriculture, health, and education.<\/p>\n<p>\u200eWith the validation stage underway, authorities say the project is moving closer to implementation as the country prepares to secure a second international gateway to support its long-term digital ambitions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Gambia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. 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