Niger completes new major link in fiber optic cable network
A new 640-mile fiber optic cable network in Niger, financed by the African Development Bank Group for around $50 million, was completed earlier this month. The cable, a step toward
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In particular, the project will improve Niger''s digital resilience, accelerate the digitization of public services and create new economic opportunities for young people, thanks to high-quality broadband