10 Jul

Sonatel enhances Senegal digital infrastructure

The telco has expanded its Gandoul teleport with Eutelsat OneWeb's satellite gateway, adding 16 antennas to boost broadband connectivity across West Africa.
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23 Jun

Namibia rejects Starlink license appeal

The regulator maintained its position that the SpaceX-owned satellite internet provider failed to meet local ownership requirements.
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15 Jun 2026

Starlink drives African broadband speeds higher

New data from Ookla reveals that Starlink is shaking up the African broadband market with impressive speed gains.
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12 Jun 2026

Namibia, Angola ink satellite deal for regional connectivity

Telecom Namibia has signed a strategic pilot commercial agreement with Angola’s National Space Programme Management Office as part of a broader collaboration on ICT.
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11 Jun 2026

Starlink transforms classrooms in Kenya, device gap persists

A new study on Kenya's Starlink education pilot reveals that while satellite internet has transformed teaching and improved connectivity for 32 000 students, a severe shortage of physical devices leaves most learners unable to access services.
28 May 2026

Kenyan County boosts clinics connectivity

Murang’a County in central Kenya has switched to Starlink satellite internet to improve healthcare connectivity and reduce costs.
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18 May 2026

Airtel Malawi eyes satellite connectivity

The telco plans to introduce satellite technology to improve mobile coverage in remote areas, as operators seek new ways to tackle persistent connectivity challenges across the country.
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18 May 2026

Starlink gets Uganda operating license

SpaceX-owned Starlink has secured regulatory approval to operate in Uganda after months of scrutiny, as African governments tighten oversight of satellite internet providers over licensing, security and ownership concerns.
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30 Apr 2026

East Africa to launch joint comms satellite

Four nations aim for digital sovereignty and cheaper broadband by reducing reliance on external satellite systems.
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28 Apr 2026

Eswatini commissions Gebeni satellite gateway

The Kingdom said it was not just launching a building - it was opening the door to a connected, prosperous future for every young person in the country.
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MTN, Eutelsat partner for Ivorian broadband rollout

A multi-year agreement will deploy high-speed satellite connectivity to rural areas where terrestrial networks are unfeasible.
 
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