The Guinea Backbone Management Agency (SOGEB) and Sierra Leone’s Leoncom have signed an Interconnection Agreement to link the fibre optic infrastructures of both countries.
As a result of this agreement, a broader framework for cooperation in the telecommunications sector will be established between the governments of Guinea and Sierra Leone.
The two countries will join forces to enhance cross-border data exchange, reduce internet and transit costs, and strengthen network resilience through infrastructure redundancy. The interconnection point will be located in Pamelap, a key border town between the two nations.
Initially, the transmission capacity of this connection will be 42.5 Gbps, with plans to scale up to 100 Gbps by 2026. In the next phase, the technical deployment stage will begin, involving the installation of redundant infrastructure to ensure uninterrupted service.
Additionally, discussions are ongoing to expand the fibre optic network into Liberia.
If this materializes, it will further strengthen regional digital connectivity and economic integration across West Africa.