Togo welcomes Google’s Equiano subsea internet cable into Africa

The Togolese government has welcome CSquare and Google’s Equiano subsea cable in Lome, marking the cable’s first stop along Africa’s Atlantic coast.

Running from Portugal through Togo, Nigeria and finally, to South Africa the subsea cable is expected to have a direct impact on internet connectivity in Togo, resulting in high speed improved and affordable internet access for millions of Togolese and its West African neighbors.

In welcoming the new subsea internet into the country, the Minister of Digital Economy and Digital Transformation for Togo, Cina Lawson said “Broadening the access to high-speed is a fundamental part in our national digital development process as we strive towards achieving the objectives set out in our Digital 2025 Strategy. As Togo continues to earn its place on the regional and international stage as a digital hub and a favorable ecosystem for innovation and investment, our collaboration with Google and CSquared in successfully landing Equiano further demonstrates Togo’s commitments to enhancing public and social services for all citizens so that they can benefit economically.”

Nitin Gajria who is the Managing Director for Google sub–Sahara Africa noted in a post on Google Africa Blog that, Equiano cable is part of Google’s ongoing commitment to Africa, expanding opportunity and improving connectivity in order to help bring the benefits of technology to more Africans.

He acknowledged that with Togo’s strong commitment to boosting the digital economy, the arrival of Equiano is a key step in the country’s continued digital development, adding that not only will the cable improve the resilience of the Google network, but other partners will be able to use and benefit from Equiano cable’s capacity.

“We are partnering with multiple key telecom players, including Societe d’infrastructures numeriques (SIN) and CSquared where Equiano lands to ensure that the cable can reach more businesses and end-users Togo and the African continent more broadly,” he stated.
“With the arrival of the Equiano cable in Lomé, we look forward to helping contribute to the achievement of Togo’s digital goals and accelerating digital transformation not only in the country but across the continent,” he assured.

By: Kanto Okanta