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The approval now allows the regulator to establish the conditions and regulations under which Starlink Lesotho will operate.

This donation will substantially assist students of the Institut National de l'Eau in carrying out their studies and acquiring skills in the digital economy.

The Somali regulator says Starlink’s entry in the East Africa country will enhance internet coverage and significantly improve digital inclusion nationwide.

Nigeria projects annual revenue would exceed $200 billion, increasing by 18 to 20 percent each year.

Musk introduced Starlink in Niger yesterday, following a rocky week in which his microblogging platform X (formerly known as Twitter) was hit by a massive cyberattack.

Pretoria-born Musk announced the attack on X this evening, saying: “There was (still is) a massive cyber-attack against 𝕏."

Botswana successfully launched its first satellite, BOTSAT-1 at SpaceX facilities in California, the US.

According to GlobalData, African telcos are shifting their focus to underserved regions in response to Starlink competition.

Industry analysts predict LEO satellite services will play an important role in connecting previously unconnected areas.

Since Starlink's debut into Kenya, the number of satellite internet subscriptions has increased significantly in the East African country.

The current proposal would raise the cost of a 15-year operating licence from $12,302 to $115,331, a nearly 1,000% increase.