A landlocked country in Central Africa, known for its rich natural resources but struggling with corruption and investor confidence.
Starlink wants to wire Francophone Africa. Regulators hold the switch.
Starlink partners with Airtel Africa to integrate direct-to-cell technology, allowing smartphones to connect directly to satellites. Airtel plans to deploy Starlink's service in 14 African markets in 2026, targeting key Francophone countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Licensed, banned, undecided? Here’s the state of crypto licensing in Africa
Botswana became the first African country to issue a crypto license with the Virtual Assets Act in 2022. South Africa's Financial Sector Conduct Authority approved 248 crypto licenses by the end of 2024.
