Liberia Partners with ECOWAS and World Bank to Launch Second Submarine Cable Project

The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of Liberia has announced a strategic collaboration with the ECOWAS  Commission for Infrastructure, Energy, and Digitalization, specifically its Project Preparation and Development Unit (PPDU), and the World Bank  to advance the deployment of a Second Submarine Cable. The project aims to significantly improve digital infrastructure and connectivity in Liberia and four other West African nations.

As part of the initiative, ECOWAS has engaged TACTIS, a leading consultancy in telecommunications and fiber optics, to carry out a comprehensive feasibility study. The TACTIS team has arrived in Liberia and will conduct consultations and site visits from July 14 to July 18, 2025. The assessment will involve discussions with key ICT sector stakeholders and an on-site evaluation in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, where the cable is expected to land.

The Second Submarine Cable Project is targeted at strengthening digital resilience and expanding internet access across Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia. Currently, these nations rely heavily on the Africa Coast to Europe (ACE) submarine cable. The new cable will provide critical redundancy, ensuring uninterrupted, high-quality internet services.

This development marks a significant milestone in Liberia’s digital transformation agenda. The Ministry emphasized that the new infrastructure will support national efforts to create a robust digital economy, drive socio-economic growth, and ensure inclusive access to digital services for citizens.

With this partnership, Liberia is positioning itself at the forefront of West Africa’s digital connectivity revolution.