The Medusa Subsea Cable System has officially landed in Libya, marking a significant milestone in efforts to rebuild and modernize the country’s digital infrastructure after the civil war.
The inauguration ceremony, supported by the Libyan United International for Telecommunication and Technology (LUIC), took place in the coastal city of Misrata. Local dignitaries, including representatives from Libya’s Communications and Information Regulatory Authority (CITRA), attended the event.
Designed as an open-access system, the Medusa cable aims to enhance digital connectivity between Europe and Africa. Its arrival in Libya is expected to significantly improve internet quality and speed across major cities, including Tripoli, Misrata, and Benghazi.
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LUIC joined the Medusa project in 2023, and the cable’s full landing in Libya is anticipated by the end of 2025.
This development comes as Libya continues to rebuild its national infrastructure following the end of a devastating civil war in 2020. Medusa’s enhanced connectivity is seen as a critical component in supporting economic recovery and regional integration.
Further extending its reach, the Medusa project launched a new initiative earlier this year—Medusa Africa—to develop a dedicated African connectivity subsystem. The expansion will add strategic landings in West African countries, including the Democratic Republic of Congo and Gabon. The latter recently formalized its involvement through a construction and maintenance agreement (C&MA) via ACE Gabon.
As the Medusa cable extends its footprint across the Mediterranean and Africa, it is poised to become a vital artery for cross-continental digital communication.
