Starlink in Africa: awards and arguments

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Guest authors

LEO satellite operator Starlink appears to have had a pretty good week or two in Africa, with licence awards in Lesotho, Guinea-Bissau and Somalia making headlines. But it isn’t quite as simple as that.

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Starlink creeps closer to Indian launch

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May 10, 2025
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The Indian government has reportedly granted conditional approval for SpaceX’s Starlink to begin offering satellite internet services in the country, according to a report by CNBC-TV18.

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Oman announces space solutions initiative

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July 10, 2025
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Satellite communications will be among the areas targeted by Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) in a new national space solutions-focused initiative launched this week.

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Airtel Africa trials satellite internet on a moving train

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October 7, 2025
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Pan-African operator Airtel Africa has announced what it calls a historic breakthrough for African railways connectivity: the successful testing of satellite internet on a moving train in sub-Saharan Africa.

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