(LUSAKA) – South Sudan will begin the construction and installation of its national fibre optic cable in December, connecting the country to the Indian Ocean through Kenya in a major step toward improving internet access and digital infrastructure. Telecommunication Undersecretary Engineer Thomas. On 8 October 2025, the Ministry of Information, Communication Technology & Postal Services announced that construction of a 2,400-km national fibre optic backbone network will begin in December. Previously, the Ministry of Telecommunication and Postal Services (MoTPS) of South Sudan completed. The plan was discussed during the 13th leadership meeting of the MOICT&PS, a project that is expected to significantly improve the country's connectivity and digital infrastructure.
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