Google Expands Africa’s Digital Future with Four New Subsea Cables and $9M AI Investment

Google is expanding its Africa Connect program with four new subsea cable hubs to improve Internet access across 18 African countries. The initiative builds on existing projects like the Equiano cable and Umoja route, further strengthening the continent’s digital backbone. Alongside this, Google is investing $9 million to boost AI research and training in African universities, aiming to equip 3 million young people with advanced digital skills. These efforts highlight Africa’s growing role as a hub for AI innovation and digital infrastructure, with Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa leading the charge.

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