African Union Commission

By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026

Cameroon IXP

PIDA Code
I.03.27
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Construction
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
ICT
Subsector Name
Internet Exchange Point
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 1
On SDM
Off
Summary
The IXP project is to keep in local internet communication local. It aims at building the technical capacity of the beneficiary country in managing Internet Exchange Point and to provide, when necessary, equipment needed for the establishment of the Internet exchange point.
Description

<p>The AXIS Project aims to facilitate the development of an African internet infrastructure through policy and regulatory reform, capacity building and technical assistance. Development of an African internet infrastructure refers to the establishment of regional internet exchange points (IXPs) and internet carriers.</p>

<p>The AXIS Project is being implemented through two phases. Phase I consists of capacity building to support the establishment of national IXPs through providing a series of two workshops for stakeholders and the Internet Service Provider Association (ISPA) on  I) best practice and benefits of IXP and II) technical assistance through workshops which will cover the technical and administrative skills needed to set up, operate, and administer an IXP.</p>

<p>Phase II focuses on supporting establishment of Regional IXP and Regional Internet Carrier through provisioning Capacity building workshops on best practice and benefits of setting up RIXP/IC and providing technical assistance.</p>

<p>The AXIS Project is a flagship project of the African Regional Action Plan on Knowledge Economy (ARAPKE) endorsed by the African Union Executive Council. </p>

Capex Cost
0.00USD million
Preparation Cost
0.00
Operation Cost
0.00
Countries
Cameroon, Cameroon, Cameroon
Beneficiary Countries
Cameroon
REC
CEEAC-ECCAS
Stakeholders
Economic Community of Central African States
African Union Commission
Email
ephrem.hailu@giz.de
Updated Date
Latitude
3.900000
Longitude
11.434600
By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026

Burundi IXP

PIDA Code
I.03.34
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Construction
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
ICT
Subsector Name
Internet Exchange Point
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 1
On SDM
Off
Summary
The IXP project is to keep in local internet communication local. It aims at building the technical capacity of the beneficiary country in managing Internet Exchange Point and to provide, when necessary, equipment needed for the establishment of the Internet exchange point.
Description

<p>The AXIS Project aims to facilitate the development of an African internet infrastructure through policy and regulatory reform, capacity building and technical assistance. Development of an African internet infrastructure refers to the establishment of regional internet exchange points (IXPs) and internet carriers.</p>

<p>The AXIS Project is being implemented through two phases. Phase I consists of capacity building to support the establishment of national IXPs through providing a series of two workshops for stakeholders and the Internet Service Provider Association (ISPA) on  I) best practice and benefits of IXP and II) technical assistance through workshops which will cover the technical and administrative skills needed to set up, operate, and administer an IXP.</p>

<p>Phase II focuses on supporting establishment of Regional IXP and Regional Internet Carrier through provisioning Capacity building workshops on best practice and benefits of setting up RIXP/IC and providing technical assistance.</p>

<p>The AXIS Project is a flagship project of the African Regional Action Plan on Knowledge Economy (ARAPKE) endorsed by the African Union Executive Council. </p>

Capex Cost
0.00USD million
Preparation Cost
0.00
Operation Cost
0.00
Countries
Burundi, Burundi, Burundi
Beneficiary Countries
Burundi
REC
EAC
Stakeholders
East African Community
African Union Commission
Email
ephrem.hailu@giz.de
Updated Date
Latitude
-3.300000
Longitude
29.335700
By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026

Burkina Faso IXP

PIDA Code
I.03.33
Project Status
Completed
Project Stage
Construction
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
ICT
Subsector Name
Internet Exchange Point
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 1
On SDM
Off
Summary
The IXP project is to keep in local internet communication local. It aims at building the technical capacity of the beneficiary country in managing Internet Exchange Point and to provide, when necessary, equipment needed for the establishment of the Internet exchange point.
Description

<p>The AXIS Project aims to facilitate the development of an African internet infrastructure through policy and regulatory reform, capacity building and technical assistance. Development of an African internet infrastructure refers to the establishment of regional internet exchange points (IXPs) and internet carriers.</p>

<p>The AXIS Project is being implemented through two phases. Phase I consists of capacity building to support the establishment of national IXPs through providing a series of two workshops for stakeholders and the Internet Service Provider Association (ISPA) on  I) best practice and benefits of IXP and II) technical assistance through workshops which will cover the technical and administrative skills needed to set up, operate, and administer an IXP.</p>

<p>Phase II focuses on supporting establishment of Regional IXP and Regional Internet Carrier through provisioning Capacity building workshops on best practice and benefits of setting up RIXP/IC and providing technical assistance.</p>

<p>The AXIS Project is a flagship project of the African Regional Action Plan on Knowledge Economy (ARAPKE) endorsed by the African Union Executive Council. </p>

<p>The Burkina Faso Exchange Point was set up through the AXIS and ISOC Skills Building Program and the World Bank through WARCIP (West Africa Regional Communications Infrastructure Program) for acquisition, installation and configuration IXP equipments and the layout of the technical room.</p>

<p>A non-profit association bringing together operators, internet service providers and research centers is set up to exploit and develop the platform. The association is called BFIX (http://www.bfix.bf/)</p>

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Capex Cost
0.25USD million
Preparation Cost
0.00
Operation Cost
0.00
Project Risk

<ul><li>Non-involvement of potential members</li><li>Blocking by the national dominant transit operator</li></ul>

Countries
Burkina Faso, Burkina Faso, Burkina Faso
Beneficiary Countries
Burkina Faso
REC
ECOWAS-CEDEAO
Stakeholders
Economic Community of West African States
African Union Commission
Burkina Faso - Ministry of Digital Economy Development and Post
West Africa Regional Communication Infrastructure Projects
Burkina Faso - Ministry of Digital Economy Development and Post
Email
ephrem.hailu@giz.de
Updated Date
Latitude
12.530000
Longitude
-1.511720
By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026

Benin IXP

PIDA Code
I.03.25
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Construction
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
ICT
Subsector Name
Internet Exchange Point
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 1
On SDM
Off
Summary
The IXP project is to keep in local internet communication local. It aims at building the technical capacity of the beneficiary country in managing Internet Exchange Point and to provide, when necessary, equipment needed for the establishment of the Internet exchange point.
Description

<p>The AXIS Project aims to facilitate the development of an African internet infrastructure through policy and regulatory reform, capacity building and technical assistance. Development of an African internet infrastructure refers to the establishment of regional internet exchange points (IXPs) and internet carriers.</p>

<p>The AXIS Project is being implemented through two phases. Phase I consists of capacity building to support the establishment of national IXPs through providing a series of two workshops for stakeholders and the Internet Service Provider Association (ISPA) on  I) best practice and benefits of IXP and II) technical assistance through workshops which will cover the technical and administrative skills needed to set up, operate, and administer an IXP.</p>

<p>Phase II focuses on supporting establishment of Regional IXP and Regional Internet Carrier through provisioning Capacity building workshops on best practice and benefits of setting up RIXP/IC and providing technical assistance.</p>

<p>The AXIS Project is a flagship project of the African Regional Action Plan on Knowledge Economy (ARAPKE) endorsed by the African Union Executive Council. </p>

Capex Cost
0.00USD million
Preparation Cost
0.00
Operation Cost
0.00
Countries
Benin, Benin, Benin
Beneficiary Countries
Benin
REC
ECOWAS-CEDEAO
Stakeholders
Economic Community of West African States
African Union Commission
Email
ephrem.hailu@giz.de
Updated Date
Latitude
6.390000
Longitude
2.351620
By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026

Algeria IXP

PIDA Code
I.03.01
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Construction
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
ICT
Subsector Name
Internet Exchange Point
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 1
On SDM
Off
Summary
The IXP project is to keep in local internet communication local. It aims at building the technical capacity of the beneficiary country in managing Internet Exchange Point and to provide, when necessary, equipment needed for the establishment of the Internet exchange point.
Description

<p>The AXIS Project aims to facilitate the development of an African internet infrastructure through policy and regulatory reform, capacity building and technical assistance. Development of an African internet infrastructure refers to the establishment of regional internet exchange points (IXPs) and internet carriers.</p>

<p>The AXIS Project aims to facilitate the development of an African internet infrastructure through policy and regulatory reform, capacity building and technical assistance. Development of an African internet infrastructure refers to the establishment of regional internet exchange points (IXPs) and internet carriers.</p>

<p>The AXIS Project is being implemented through two phases. Phase I consists of capacity building to support the establishment of national IXPs through providing a series of two workshops for stakeholders and the Internet Service Provider Association (ISPA) on  I) best practice and benefits of IXP and II) technical assistance through workshops which will cover the technical and administrative skills needed to set up, operate, and administer an IXP.</p>

<p>Phase II focuses on supporting establishment of Regional IXP and Regional Internet Carrier through provisioning Capacity building workshops on best practice and benefits of setting up RIXP/IC and providing technical assistance.</p>

<p>The AXIS Project is a flagship project of the African Regional Action Plan on Knowledge Economy (ARAPKE) endorsed by the African Union Executive Council. </p>

Capex Cost
0.00USD million
Preparation Cost
0.00
Operation Cost
0.00
Countries
Algeria, Algeria, Algeria
Beneficiary Countries
Algeria
REC
UMA-AMU
Stakeholders
Arab Maghreb Union
Autorité d'Algérie de Régulation des Postes et Télécommunications
African Union Commission
Algeria - Ministry of Telecommunication
Email
ephrem.hailu@giz.de
Updated Date
Latitude
36.780000
Longitude
3.055140
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