15 April 2025

Guinea-Bissau and Lesotho have both granted operational licenses to Starlink, marking a significant milestone in the company's ongoing expansion across Africa, which commenced in Nigeria in 2022.

The licenses come at a time of rising tariffs imposed by the United States, including a recently announced 50% tariff on imports from Lesotho, which was revealed in February. In response, Samuel Matekane, the Prime Minister of Lesotho, has initiated discussions with the Trump administration to seek tariff relief and the reinstatement of development aid.

15 April 2025

The National Water Institute (INE) at the University of Abomey-Calavi in Benin has received a substantial enhancement to its digital capabilities thanks to a donation from CoinEx Charity, which is providing Starlink satellite broadband connectivity. This initiative addresses the longstanding issue of limited internet access that has significantly hindered academic and research development at the institution.

As a vital training and research centre specializing in water resource management, INE has faced serious challenges due to inadequate digital infrastructure. These obstacles have restricted both students and staff from accessing essential knowledge and participating in international academic collaborations, ultimately hampering research efforts and educational growth.