Cameroon and Chad strengthen digital infrastructure ties

Cameroon's telecommunications company, Camtel has hosted an official Chadian delegation led by Dr. Boukar Michel, Minister of Telecommunications, Digital Economy and Digitalization, in a move to enhance digital connectivity between the two neighboring nations. The bilateral discussions, opened by Cameroon's Minister of Posts and Telecommunications Minette Libom Li Likeng, focused on critical infrastructure improvements and service enhancements. 

Key agenda items included revising cross-border internet service tariffs, optimizing the existing Mbere-Nana interconnection link, and addressing financial settlements between Camtel and Chad's Sotel-Tchad. Both parties emphasized the urgent need to secure the optical fiber network connecting their countries while exploring new infrastructure deployments to create more robust digital links. 

The meeting forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen strategic cooperation in the digital sector between Cameroon and Chad. Officials from both nations expressed commitment to developing sustainable, mutually beneficial solutions that will drive economic growth and improve regional connectivity. 

This exchange follows a series of technical discussions between the countries' telecommunications operators and regulators. The outcomes are expected to lead to tangible improvements in internet affordability, network reliability, and digital service quality for users on both sides of the border. 

The collaboration signals a shared vision for digital transformation in Central Africa, with Cameroon and Chad positioning themselves as key players in regional connectivity initiatives. The talks concluded with plans for continued technical working groups to implement the agreed-upon measures in the coming months.

By:  Kanto Kai Okanta