Ouejdane Sabbah is a PhD researcher in the Political and Economic Geographies Program Group at the Amsterdam Institute for Social Science Research (AISSR). She holds a Research Master’s degree in Media Studies with a specialization in New Media and Digital Culture from the University of Amsterdam. Her doctoral research focuses on African digital and connectivity infrastructures, specifically examining the perceptions of state and non-state stakeholders in West Africa regarding Big Tech-led subsea internet cables such as 2Africa and Equiano. This multisited study employs network ethnography methodologies and is funded through the AISSR open call competition. Before pursuing her PhD, Ouejdane was awarded the MGK fellowship at the University of Siegen to study tech led connectivity initiatives. She also worked as a research associate with Global Data Justice, where she coordinated research exploring transgressive technology in East Africa. In addition to her research, Ouejdane serves as the PhD representative for the Political and Economic Geographies programme group. Her academic work bridges the fields of media studies, political geography, and technology, emphasizing critical perspectives on material digital infrastructure, from an African standpoint.