Construction of data center in Nouakchott and submarine cable in Mauritania - European Commission
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Construction of data center in Nouakchott and submarine cable in Mauritania

Overview

The new data centre in Nouakchott and the submarine cable connection will help Mauritania manage growing data volumes, improve connectivity, and strengthen digital sovereignty. 

The data centre will localise the hosting of national digital data and ensure compliance with security standards. 

The submarine cable project includes the connection to a new submarine cable, the wet station, the terrestrial segment, and the cable landing station.

Key information

Global Gateway areas of partnerships

Digital

Type of initiative

Country level

Geographical focus

Sub-Saharan Africa

Countries

Mauritania

Team Europe members involved

European Commission

Initiative ID

IDI128-3

Milestones

  • Signature of the contract and start of the construction work of the cable
  • Submarine cable: relaunch of the call for tender
  • Completion of data centre works

Contact

For any enquiries on the project and on partnerships' opportunities, please contact:

INTPA-A3@ec.europa.eu