Alphabet's Google Announces Umoja, First Subsea Fiber Optic Cable Connecting Africa and Australia

May 23, 2024, 12:20 PM

Alphabet’s Google has announced the construction of Umoja, the first subsea fiber optic cable to directly connect Africa with Australia. The cable will enhance digital connectivity between the two continents. The Umoja cable route will be anchored in Kenya and will pass through Uganda, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Zambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa before crossing the Indian Ocean to Australia. This project marks a significant step in improving internet infrastructure and accessibility in the regions it connects, according to TechCrunch.