Satellites, Starlink and the race to connect Africa

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Guest authors

Connectivity in Africa has been a hot topic for decades, often framed as a bastion of opportunity due to the continent’s immense population still awaiting digital access.

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Thuraya launches new 5G-satellite smartphone in latest D2D move

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March 4, 2025
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At Mobile World Congress 2025 on Monday, UAE-based Space42’s satellite mobility arm Thuraya launched its latest hybrid 5G-satellite smartphone, Thuraya One, as it continues to position itself in the direct-to-device (D2D) satellite space.

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Azercosmos announces satcoms deal in Botswana

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August 13, 2024
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Azercosmos, Azerbaijan’s space agency, and the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana have announced a new partnership, described as a ‘new milestone in connectivity’, to launch satellite services in Botswana.

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Will the Lynk-Omnispace merger benefit developing markets?

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October 23, 2025
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The direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity business has been back in the headlines with the, potentially, highly significant news that two satcoms businesses, Lynk Global, a patented and commercially licensed D2D system, and Omnispace, which say…

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