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2Africa Cable Project Delayed by Political Tensions

11/18/2025

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Story summary

A significant section of the 2Africa subsea cable running through the Red Sea remains unfinished after five years.
The 2Africa project, planned in 2020, aims to create a 45,000-kilometer subsea cable system to enhance connectivity around the African continent.
The company and its partners are preparing to announce the project’s completion.
Political tensions and security threats have delayed progress, leaving the Red Sea segment incomplete.

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Story summary

A significant section of the 2Africa subsea cable running through the Red Sea remains unfinished after five years.
The 2Africa project, planned in 2020, aims to create a 45,000-kilometer subsea cable system to enhance connectivity around the African continent.
The company and its partners are preparing to announce the project’s completion.
Political tensions and security threats have delayed progress, leaving the Red Sea segment incomplete.