EllaLink Lands New Mauritania Cable Branch in Nouadhibou

By Harry Baldock, Total Telecom
May 5, 2026

EllaLink and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania today marked the successful landing of a new subsea cable in Nouadhibou, giving the country a second direct, diverse and secure connection to European and international digital hubs. The landing is a defining step for Mauritania’s digital sovereignty, resilience and long-term competitiveness.

The new branch extends more than 670 km from the main EllaLink trunk to the new Nouadhibou cable landing station. Equipped with two fibre pairs and…