SpaceX

Morocco
Royal Air Maroc hook-up with Starlink Wi-Fi to go ahead

After months of negotiations, RAM and SpaceX's subsidiary specialising in satellite internet access have finally reached an agreement that will enable Elon Musk's company to equip the national airline's entire fleet by 2027.

Nigeria
Paris again seeks help of billionaire Mike Adenuga to back its cultural diplomacy

As President Emmanuel Macron is due to lay the foundation stone for the future Institut Français in Abuja during his forthcoming visit to West Africa, his team is negotiating the financing of its construction with one of the continent's wealthiest figures.

Cameroon
From counter-terrorism to minerals, Pentagon strengthens ties with Yaounde

A recent meeting between Paul Biya and the deputy commander of Africom provided the opportunity to foster greater security cooperation. Cameroon's reservations about Starlink were also discussed, as were strategic minerals, an area where Washington wants to stay in the race.

Morocco
Starlink struggles to make a connection with the kingdom

Since 2024, Elon Musk's satellite internet access provider has been trying in vain to get a foothold in Morocco. The SpaceX constellation faces stubborn resistance from Morocco's major telecommunications firms.

Kenya
Space agency prepares austerity plan to ensure survival

Despite signing new international partnerships, the Kenya Space Agency must scale back its ambitions. Fundamental texts on Kenyan space policy will need to be amended.

Madagascar
Elon Musk's Starlink gets helping hand in Antananarivo

The contacts of its local boss Tom Cushman have proven extremely useful.

The New Guard
South Africa, Kenya, South Sudan

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South SudanDaniel Anyang offers support to people with disabilities affected by flooding

Nigeria
Eutelsat turns to Francophile billionaire Mike Adenuga to head off SpaceX's satellite internet challenge

Eutelsat has made Globacom its first choice for the distribution of its high-speed internet service in Nigeria. Globacom, which already has links with the French Internet access provider, belongs to Nigerian businessman Mike Adenuga.

Southern Africa
Elon Musk continues great trek into satellite Internet

The US tech mogul originally from Pretoria, Elon Musk, is working on bringing his services to southern Africa.