Libreville – ACE Gabon and Medusa Africa have signed a Construction and Maintenance Agreement (C&MA) to land the Medusa submarine cable in Port-Gentil, Gabon. The signing ceremony took place at the Radisson Blu in the presence of the Minister of Digital Economy and New Information Technologies, Brigadier General Bonjean Rodrigue MBANZA.
This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone for Gabon’s digital infrastructure, reinforcing the country’s position as a key connectivity hub in the region. The Medusa submarine cable, powered by AFR-IX telecom—an infrastructure and telecom operator in Africa—spans the Mediterranean and West Africa, connecting all Mediterranean countries and now extending into West Africa. Medusa will provide enhanced connectivity, greater redundancy, and increased data capacity, supporting the growing demand for digital services in Gabon, West Africa and beyond.
ACE Gabon’s and Medusa Africa’s CEO
ACE Gabon will act as the Landing Party in Gabon, providing both domestic resources and investment as well as continuous operational and maintenance support in Gabon and its territorial waters for the lifetime of the cable, expected to be 25 years. ACE Gabon will also own rights along the trunk of the Medusa system, enabling it to provide regional and international broadband services to enterprises in Gabon and the people of Gabon.
The agreement was signed by the CEO of ACE Gabon, Mr Cyriaque Didier KOUMA and the CEO of Medusa Africa, Mr Norman Albi, demonstrating a shared commitment to advancing digital transformation and economic development in Gabon. The landing of the Medusa cable in Port-Gentil will strengthen the nation’s connectivity ecosystem, providing businesses and consumers with improved broadband services and fostering innovation across multiple sectors.
Aujourd’hui, si on tourne autour de 20 Tb, avec Medusa, nous sommes dans l’ordre de 400 Tb , said Mr Cyriaque Kouma, CEO of ACE Gabon.
The Medusa Submarine Cable System, designed to strengthen intercontinental connectivity, will now extend further into West Africa. This strategic expansion enhances interconnectivity between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, mitigating potential saturation from increasing connectivity demands. Furthermore, it will improve redundancy and bolster resilience across critical networks. The agreement with ACE Gabon is a crucial step in ensuring Gabon benefits from high-capacity and resilient international connectivity added Mr. Albi, CEO of Medusa Africa.
Members of the government posing for posterity with ACE Gabon and MEDUSA Africa on March 17 in Libreville. Source Gabonactu.com
The presence of Minister MBANZA at the signing ceremony underscores the government’s commitment to fostering digital transformation and attracting investments in Gabon’s telecommunications sector. By welcoming Medusa’s cable, the country is poised to become a strategic gateway and hub for digital traffic in Central and West Africa.
Il ne serait pas ambitieux d’affirmer que le câble Medusa Africa est bien plus qu’une infrastructure de connectivité, il constitue un levier fondamental pour dynamiser notre économie, moderniser nos services et accroître notre compétitivité sur la scène africaine et mondiale. En effet, une connectivité améliorée favorisera l’émergence d’une économie numérique performante, propice à l’innovation, à l’entreprenariat et à la digitalisation de tous les secteurs économiques, explained General Mbanza in his speech.
