Ethio telecom, Djibouti Telecom, and Sudatel seal Horizon Fiber cross-border connectivity deal
- Joyce Onyeagoro
- Feb 5
- 1 min read
Original Author:Ā Joyce Onyeagoro
Original Publication:Ā Tech Africa News
Date:Ā February 4, 2026
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This article reports on the signing of the Horizon Fiber agreement between Ethio telecom, Djibouti Telecom, and Sudatel Group, a landmark cross-border connectivity project designed to strengthen digital integration across East and Northeast Africa.
The initiative will establish a high-capacity terrestrial fiber corridor linking Djiboutiās submarine cable landing stations through Ethiopia and onward to Sudan. According to the telecom leaders involved, the project aims to deliver a secure, resilient, and scalable Africa-to-Africa connectivity route that responds to growing demand from enterprises, governments, and global hyperscalers.
Executives from the three operators emphasize that Horizon Fiber represents more than infrastructure development. It is framed as a strategic model of regional collaboration that prioritizes shared digital sovereignty, economic growth, and long-term integration over fragmented national approaches. The project is also positioned as a replicable benchmark for future continental connectivity initiatives and a key pillar of Ethio telecomās āNext Horizon: Digital & Beyond 2028ā transformation strategy.
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Joyce OnyeagoroĀ is a technology and telecommunications writer focusing on digital infrastructure, connectivity, and innovation across Africa, with particular attention to regional integration and cross-border collaboration.
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