Africa: Gambia to Host Launching of Africa Coast to Europe Submarine Cable

The Ministry of Information and Communications Infrastructure yesterday organized a press conference at GRTS Building in Kanifing as the Gambia should host the launching of Africa Coast to Europe (ACE) submarine cable to transform and advance telecommunication to a high-speed broadband fibre optic technology on 19th December.

"The ACE consortium, which is led by France Telecom-Orange, is made up of 16 members from Africa and Europe. The Gambia was choosen to host the launching after many competitions. We have a grant from World Bank that has facilitated for our membership", asserted Mr. Lamin Camara, Deputy Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Information and Communications Infrastructure.

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