The DRC and Monacosat have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deploy satellite connectivity, aiming to improve rural access, promote digital inclusion, and enhance education, healthcare, and economic development nationwide.
As part of digital cooperation between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Principality of Monaco, Congolese Minister of Posts, Telecommunications, and Digital Economy, Augustin Kibassa Maliba, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Monacosat. The agreement focuses on deploying a satellite telecommunications network to improve connectivity, particularly in rural areas. The signing ceremony took place at Monacosat’s headquarters, with a representative of the Monaco government in attendance.
This collaboration seeks to bridge the digital divide by leveraging Monacosat’s satellite capacity to expand internet access in underserved regions. Monacosat highlighted the DRC’s strategic position in Central Africa, emphasizing the potential to generate economic value by offering satellite services to neighboring countries.
The project’s primary objectives include improving access to ICT in health and education, digitizing public services, and covering rural areas. The initiative also addresses delays in the DRC’s national fiber backbone rollout, which requires nearly 50,000 kilometers of coverage.
Minister Kibassa pledged full support for the project, announcing the formation of a dedicated team for effective implementation. Satellite internet is crucial for the DRC due to its wide geographic reach, enabling better education, economic development, healthcare, and access to information in remote areas.
