The DTS is a 4,500+ km regional fibre optic backbone connecting North, West, and Central Africa through Algeria, Nigeria, Niger, Chad, Mali, and Mauritania. It aims to provide high-speed, cross-border broadband connectivity, improve resilience of Africa’s digital networks, and foster integration across landlocked and coastal economies. Outcomes include reduced internet costs, improved service reliability, regional interconnection, and strengthened digital trade.

The “Interconnection des réseaux Large Bande des États membres’’ project aims to interconnect the national broadband backbones of ECCAS member states by extending optical fibre to borders and linking countries “two by two.” This initiative will create a sub-regional data hosting centre, improve redundancy, reduce wholesale bandwidth costs, and support the development of a digital single market in Central Africa. By enabling reliable regional traffic exchange, lowering latency, and reducing reliance on external routes, the project will enhance digital connectivity, foster economic integration, and support digital innovation and e-government services across the ECCAS region

This project aims to establish a direct cross-border fibre optic link between Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo by extending Tanzania’s National ICT Broadband Backbone (NICTBB) across Lake Tanganyika, including a ~200 km submarine optical fibre cable and new Points of Presence (PoPs) in Kigoma (Tanzania) and Kalemie (DRC). The initiative will integrate regional backhaul into national backbones, strengthen East–Central African digital integration, provide an alternative and redundant international gateway for the DRC, reduce costs, and improve resiliency. It is expected to create jobs, enhance rural connectivity, and support digital trade, e-government, and innovation, while aligning with Agenda 2063, the AU Digital Transformation Strategy, and Sustainable Development Goals.

The Development of Regional Internet Exchange Points (RIXPs) in Africa project, proposed by the African Union Commission, aims to design, deploy, and interconnect RIXPs across five sub-regions of Africa to enhance internet infrastructure efficiency, reduce latency, increase affordability, and promote digital autonomy by enabling local and intra-African data traffic exchange. By establishing these critical digital infrastructure hubs, the project will support faster, more resilient, and cost-effective internet connectivity, facilitate digital trade and e-governance, and contribute to the growth of local tech innovation and digital services, in alignment with Agenda 2063, the Digital Transformation Strategy for Africa, and the Sustainable Development Goals.

The VICMED project is a multimodal transport initiative aiming to connect Lake Victoria to the Mediterranean Sea through an environmentally friendly, cost-effective, and energy-efficient navigational corridor. By linking ten countries, the project will facilitate trade, tourism, and regional integration, provide landlocked countries with access to international seas and ports, and support economic development and job creation. It is expected to reduce shipping costs, enhance access to global markets, promote sustainable and climate-resilient infrastructure, and foster cooperation among Nile Basin countries, aligning with Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals

The Lake Chad Basin is a strategic region for the economic and social development of Central and West Africa. This area, shared by Chad and Nigeria, is rich in economic potential but suffers from a lack of connectivity and persistent insecurity due to the presence of terrorist groups. Chad, with its vast natural resources and economic potential, requires outlets for its products, while Nigeria, the continent's leading economic power with a population of more than 230 million people, represents an important market.

The implementation of a Border Connectivity Improvement Program aims to promote economic exchanges between Chad and Nigeria by developing a direct, resilient and integrated link. This program is part of the priority projects of NEPAD and the AfCFTA, thus offering technical support and a possibility of financing by various donors.

The project aims to strengthen resilience in São Tomé and Príncipe by ensuring the effective operationalization of 12 automatic hydrometric stations to provide alerts and manage river basins. It focuses on optimizing and sustainably managing water resources through satellite communication, maintenance, calibration, data processing, and acquisition of necessary tools and equipment. The initiative also includes strengthening legal and institutional frameworks, training, environmental awareness, and community surveillance to reduce vandalism and improve climate resilience. Ultimately, the project will help prevent disasters, save lives and property, and benefit around 200,000 inhabitants by improving flood and drought monitoring, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals and Agenda 2063.

The project aims to expand the installed capacity, with the aim of supporting the growing demand for digital services, ensuring greater resilience in data management and promoting digital transformation in the country. Strategic alignment with Agenda 2063 and the African Continental Free Trade Area.

This cross-border railway initiative aims to connect the Caio Maritime Terminal in Cabinda, Angola, to key logistics corridors in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Congo. The project is designed to strengthen intermodal transport systems, facilitate regional integration, and unlock trade potential across Central Africa. Enhance inter-modality between maritime and rail transport, Boost intra-African trade with both Congo, Stimulate job creation and local economic development, Increase tax revenue and logistics efficiency, Position Angola as a strategic regional logistics hub.

The NIOBONGA Project aims to ensure the supply of reliable and sustainable energy to the mining company Niobonga and the Municipality of Quilengues in the Province of Huíla. In which it is planned to build a 220 kV line with 85 km, between the future Lubango Leste substation (to be built with financing from the African Development Bank - AfDB) to the substation of the Niobonga mining project. The mining company's current demand is 30 MW, but it is projected to reach 100 MW with the implementation of the Industrial Complex, which will initially process the ore locally.

The project is in full alignment with the Government of Angola's (GoA) strategy for the expansion of the national electricity system to the southern region. As a subcomponent of the 220 kV Matala-Lubango Leste-Ferrovia line, a new 85 km line is planned to be built to the mining project. By interconnecting the grid to the southern region of the country, the project directly contributes to the electrification target of 49% established in the National Development Plan (PDN 2023–2027).

The project consists of the transmission of electricity from the future Substation (SE) of Chipindo to the Sectioning Point, with an approximate distance of 5 KM. The objective is to supply electricity to the gold and iron mining companies of Chipindo (SMC, Almina, Lafech Mining and Tosyali Iron) and to the Municipality (Construction of a 30 kV substation).

The project is in full alignment with the Angolan government's strategy to expand the national electricity system to the southern region – as it is a subcomponent of the 220 kV line between Gove-Chipindo-Cuvango. By interconnecting the grid to the southern region of the country, it directly contributes to the electrification target of 49% established in the National Development Plan (PDN 2023-2027). This initiative is essential to improve energy distribution and boost regional development.

The project aims to support the Province of Cabinda, in Angola, to improve its operational management, thus improving the effectiveness, viability and quality of the service provided to customers and the performance of the Facilities. The population of Cabinda Province is estimated to grow from 905,000 inhabitants in 2022 to more than 1.2 million in 2030, and to 1.5 million in 2040, with more than 80% living in urban areas. The challenge for the next 15 years for EPAS Cabinda is to meet the universal access goals set out in the government's Vision 2025. The PPP model will be operationalized in two Phases: Management Contract, 3 years and Affermage Contract.

The Pala–Léré–Cameroon Border Road Paving Project involves the construction and asphalting of a 117 km road, including 9 km of urban roads in Léré, to connect Chad and Cameroon. This project is a key socio-economic lever for both countries, enhancing regional and cross-border connectivity, supporting the opening up of isolated areas, and facilitating access to markets, social services, and economic opportunities. It aligns with Chad’s national development plan and the Sustainable Development Goals by promoting poverty reduction, food security, health, economic growth, and climate resilience, while also improving mobility, safety, and the quality of life for local populations.

The Mbaïkoro–Bekoninga–Frontière RCA road paving project is a key section of the Chad–Central African Republic corridor, a strategic axis for the CEMAC region supporting the transport of goods, agricultural and livestock products, and facilitating human and commercial exchanges. The construction of this modern, secure, and reliable road will enhance connectivity, regional integration, and open up border areas, aligning with both the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) and Chad’s national transport priorities. The project aims to improve access to markets and social services, stimulate economic activity, reduce poverty and inequalities, and promote sustainable development in line with the Sustainable Development Goals. 

The Luapula Hydropower Project aims to develop the hydropower potential of the Luapula River, which forms the border between Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo, to increase electricity generation and transmission capacity for both countries. As a priority for the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP), SADC, and PIDA, the project will support industrial and mining investments in Zambia’s Copperbelt and the DRC’s Katanga province, strengthen regional integration, and improve access to clean, affordable electricity. With a planned capacity of 789 MW and a total estimated cost of US$1.68 billion, the project is expected to contribute to sustainable development, climate resilience, and socio-economic growth in the region.

The Construction of the Ngaoundéré–Ndjamena Railway project aims to establish a 700 km rail link between Ngaoundéré in Cameroon and N'Djamena, the capital of Chad, to enhance regional connectivity and economic integration. By connecting Chad to Cameroon's rail network and the port of Douala, the project will reduce transport costs, shorten transit times, and stimulate economic growth in both nations. Designed to handle substantial freight and passenger volumes, the railway is expected to drive local employment, improve market access, attract investment, and alleviate road congestion and emissions, thereby supporting sustainable regional development and advancing the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and Sustainable Development Goals.

The Angola-Namibia Transmission Interconnection Project (ANNA) aims to develop a 366 km, 400 kV transmission line connecting the Angolan and Namibian electricity grids via new substations in Lubango and Cahama (Angola) and Kunene (Namibia). Sponsored by Nambia Power Corporation Proprietary Limited (NamPower) and Rede Nacional de Transporte de Electricidade E.P (RNT), the project seeks to establish a vital transmission corridor between the two countries, enhancing regional power system stability, reliability, and integration within the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP). By enabling cross-border electricity trading and increasing access to clean energy, the project is expected to improve socio-economic development along the border, stimulate tourism, and reduce CO₂ emissions through greater renewable energy penetration and reduced reliance on diesel generation. The initiative will benefit approximately 250,000 households, support regional supply initiatives, and contribute to the broader goals of sustainable development and regional integration.

The Inga–Boma–Moanda–Cabinda–Pointe Noire Interconnection Project involves constructing a 307 km, 400kV high-voltage transmission line linking DRC, Angola, and Congo, with substations at Boma, Moanda, Cabinda, and Pointe Noire. Its main objective is to enhance energy security and enable cross-border electricity exchanges, supporting the creation of a competitive and integrated regional electricity market within the CAPP region. The project will provide reliable, affordable power, foster regional trade, reduce poverty, promote clean hydropower over diesel generation, and stimulate economic and social development by improving electricity access for households, businesses, and industries across the three countries.

The Gabon–Equatorial Guinea High-Voltage Interconnection Project involves constructing a 394.5 km, 220/225kV transmission line linking substations in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea, with a capacity of 300MW. Its main objective is to ensure energy security and enable cross-border electricity exchanges, laying the foundation for a competitive and integrated regional electricity market within the CAPP region. The project will support reliable supply, cost efficiency, and economic integration, while also advancing decarbonisation by replacing diesel generation with clean hydropower imports. It is expected to create jobs, stimulate local economies, reduce electricity tariffs, and improve access to affordable, reliable power for households and industries in both countries.

The Baynes Hydropower Project is a joint initiative between Angola and Namibia to build a hydropower plant on the Kunene River, aiming to boost renewable energy capacity, improve energy security, and support economic growth in both countries. The project will provide clean electricity, reduce power deficits, promote regional integration, and deliver socio-economic benefits to border communities, while supporting national and regional development goals and climate resilience strategies.

The SATA Regional Carrier-Neutral Data Center project, sponsored by the Southern African Telecommunications Association (SATA) and supported by SADC, aims to establish a Tier IV-certified, carrier-neutral data centre to enhance regional interconnectivity, reduce latency, and lower transit costs across 15 SADC member states. With a modular, scalable capacity, the facility will provide secure colocation, content hosting, and disaster recovery services, supporting digital transformation by enabling local hosting of public and private digital services. The project is expected to improve digital service delivery, reduce reliance on international infrastructure, enhance regional ICT resilience, and create skilled jobs in data centre operations and technical services.

This project aims to establish new national and regional data centres across Central Africa to support the digital economy, reduce dependency on foreign data storage, enhance cybersecurity, and promote regional data sovereignty. The infrastructure will facilitate digital services such as e-government, education, health, e-commerce, and innovation ecosystems, while contributing to regional integration. The scope includes building new national data centres in Burundi, CAR, São Tomé, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon, upgrading existing facilities in Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Rwanda, and DRC, and potentially creating 2–3 regional data centres. The initiative is aligned with African Union Agenda 2063, the AU Digital Transformation Strategy, and the Sustainable Development Goals, and is expected to create jobs, increase digital skills, and foster inclusion and innovation across the ECCAS region.