Mogadishu – Somalia – The National Communications Authority (NCA), in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), today launched the first Somalia Submarine Cable Landing Technical Working Group (TWG) Workshop, bringing together telecommunications operators, submarine cable providers, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), and technical experts to strengthen the resilience and sustainable development of Somalia’s submarine cable infrastructure.
Held under the IFC-supported Somali Unlocking Sector Investment Project (Broadband Infrastructure Project), the two-day workshop aims to deepen engagement between the regulator and industry stakeholders, promote a shared understanding of challenges facing Somalia’s submarine cable sector, and identify practical measures to improve the reliability and resilience of the country’s broadband infrastructure.
Participants are discussing key issues including outage management, market competition, infrastructure development, and implementation of Somalia’s submarine cable regulatory framework.
The workshop also reviewed findings from the recently completed report on Somalia’s telecommunications market, giving stakeholders an opportunity to validate recommendations and help shape priorities for the sector’s future growth.
Opening the workshop, Director General of the National Communications Authority, Mr. Mustafa Yasin Sheikh, highlighted the strategic importance of stronger coordination across the sector.
“Submarine cables are the backbone of Somalia’s digital connectivity, supporting economic growth, innovation, and access to essential services. Through this Technical Working Group, we are strengthening collaboration between the regulator and industry stakeholders to build a more resilient and reliable communications infrastructure,” he said.
The initiative forms part of broader efforts to expand digital connectivity and support long-term investment in Somalia’s telecommunications sector.
