Meta, alongside a consortium of global and regional telecom partners, has officially confirmed the completion of the core 2Africa subsea cable system—one of the largest and most ambitious undersea fiber networks ever built. The milestone marks a major leap toward transforming Africa’s digital landscape.
Stretching more than 45,000 kilometers and encircling the continent, the 2Africa cable is designed to deliver massive increases in international bandwidth, drastically reduce internet costs, and strengthen network resilience across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.
Designed and led by Meta alongside partners including Bayobab (MTN Group), Orange, center3, Telecom Egypt, Vodafone Group, and WIOCC, the 2Africa system is positioned to revolutionize connectivity for Africa’s 1.4 billion people and beyond over the next decade.
Equipped with advanced fiber-optic technology, 2Africa delivers more subsea capacity than all existing African subsea cables combined—bringing faster, more resilient, and more affordable internet access to consumers, businesses, and service providers.
“The completion of 2Africa is a monumental achievement—not just for Meta, but for the entire continent. This project demonstrates what’s possible when vision, investment and collaboration come together—unlocking new opportunities for millions of Africans, empowering businesses and helping to accelerate economic growth. At Meta, we are proud to be the architects of this transformative infrastructure and remain deeply committed to investing in Africa’s digital future, in partnership with the ecosystem.” said Kojo Boakye, Vice President, Public Policy, Africa, Middle East & Türkiye at Meta.
The 2Africa consortium, composed of both private and public sector leaders, exemplifies the power of collaboration in building the longest subsea cable system in the world. With the completion of 2Africa, millions of Africans will experience improved internet speeds, greater reliability and expanded access to digital services. Enterprises will benefit from enhanced connectivity, driving innovation, economic growth and global competitiveness.
The event brought together multiple stakeholders from across the continent, including the Minister of Post, Telecoms and Digital Economy of the DRC, Hon. Jose Mpanda Kabangu; telecommunications regulators from Tanzania, Côte d’Ivoire, the Republic of Congo, the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Africa, Mozambique, and Angola; as well as other senior officials, including those from Kenya and Nigeria.
“Completing the core 2Africa system is a milestone for open, reliable capacity spanning three continents. We built 2Africa to be open by design so more providers can connect and people and businesses can get faster, more dependable service,” said Alex-Handrah Aime, Vice President, Network Investments at Meta. “Under the surface, it’s engineered for scale, reliability and to power the next wave of cloud and AI experiences. Above the surface, it’s about everyday impact—from a student downloading a textbook in seconds to small businesses and entrepreneurs reaching new customers online. 2Africa lays the groundwork for inclusive growth today and the innovations we haven’t imagined yet.”
