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The African Development Bank (BAD) announced that funding is secured for Congo's national data center, set to be operational by May 2026. The project requires an investment of about €66.55 million, with BAD contributing €52.47 million and the Congolese government providing €14.50 million.

The infrastructure will house critical data to support digital sovereignty and includes 600 km of fiber optic connections to Cameroon and Central African Republic. The center comprises a three-level building with server rooms, monitoring facilities, and technical spaces for energy and climate control.