The London Internet Exchange (LINX) has launched a strategic partnership with the Internet Society Ghana Chapter (ISOC Ghana), in a move designed to strengthen Ghana’s digital infrastructure and establish Accra as a key interconnection point for West Africa.
The announcement coincides with the official rollout of LINX Accra, a new internet exchange point (IXP) that will enable local and international networks to interconnect directly in Ghana. The hub is expected to reduce latency, improve internet speeds, and lower transit costs for operators and service providers across the region.
“We are excited to work alongside the Internet Society Ghana Chapter to support capacity building in Ghana. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to building a more robust and accessible internet for all,” said Nurani Nimpuno, Head of Global Engagement at LINX.
The collaboration aims to extend beyond technical infrastructure. Both organisations plan to deliver joint initiatives focused on community engagement, technical training, and knowledge-sharing, critical components of building a sustainable digital ecosystem.
ISOC Ghana, a chartered chapter of the global Internet Society, has long championed internet development through education and capacity-building programmes. A central part of its strategy is the Ghana Network Operators’ Group (GhNOG) Workshop, a technical training platform designed to support the country’s internet professionals and promote best practices in network operations and cybersecurity.
“This partnership with LINX is a timely and welcome development as it brings renewed energy to our mission and opens up new avenues for collaboration, learning and impact. We welcome the arrival of LINX into Ghana and look forward to a long-term partnership for the good of the local internet,” said Maud Adjeley Ashont Elliot, President of ISOC Ghana.
The partnership is also aligned with LINX’s broader strategy to expand into emerging markets where demand for interconnection is growing. With digital adoption accelerating across Africa and data consumption rising, LINX sees Ghana as a strategic location with the potential to become a regional hub for internet exchange in the coming years.
LINX Accra is designed to complement the growing demand for local peering, allowing ISPs, content delivery networks, and enterprise networks to exchange traffic more efficiently. The result is expected to improve user experiences, greater network resilience, and cost savings for operators that no longer need to route traffic through Europe or other distant exchange points.
The move comes as governments, regulators, and private sector players across Africa place increasing focus on localising internet infrastructure to support economic growth, digital services, and data sovereignty.
