The Senegal Horn of Africa Regional Express (SHARE) Cable is a submarine cable system that connects Senegal and Djibouti, passing through Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria, Chad, Sudan, and Ethiopia. The cable system spans a distance of approximately 6,000 kilometers and has a design capacity of 40 terabits per second.
The SHARE Cable is a joint venture between the governments of Senegal and Djibouti, with the support of the World Bank. The cable system was designed to provide high-speed internet connectivity and improve communication infrastructure in the region.
The SHARE Cable has landing stations in Dakar, Senegal, and Djibouti City, Djibouti, and interconnects with other international subsea cables. The cable system is owned and operated by a consortium of telecommunications companies, including Orange, Tigo, MTN, and Somtel.
The SHARE Cable was completed in 2020 and is expected to provide reliable and affordable internet connectivity to millions of people in the region. The cable system is also expected to promote economic development, improve access to education and healthcare, and support regional integration.