Côte d’Ivoire Strengthens US Ties and Grants Provisional Approval to Starlink
- The Ivorian government has granted Starlink a provisional 12-month license to operate in Côte d’Ivoire, according to an official announcement by Djibril Ouattara.
- Simultaneously, Côte d’Ivoire and the United States have intensified their defense collaboration, with Tiémoko Meyliet KONÉ engaging in discussions with the U.S.
- The agreement with Starlink coincides with a broader economic push by the U.S.
Ivory Coast Grants Starlink 12-Month Permit for Satellite Internet
The Ivorian government has granted Starlink a provisional 12-month license to operate in Côte d’Ivoire, according to an official announcement by Djibril Ouattara. The decision, reported by Capmad and confirmed by Financial Afrik, marks a significant step in expanding satellite-based internet access across the West African nation.
U.S.-Ivory Coast Military Ties Strengthen Amid Sahel Instability
Simultaneously, Côte d’Ivoire and the United States have intensified their defense collaboration, with Tiémoko Meyliet KONÉ engaging in discussions with the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs. The talks, reported by Abidjan.net and Pressecotedivoire, focused on strengthening military training programs, joint exercises, and equipment-sharing agreements.
U.S. Pledges Investments to Boost Ivory Coast’s Digital and Social Infrastructure
The agreement with Starlink coincides with a broader economic push by the U.S. to invest over 262 billion CFA francs in Côte d’Ivoire’s digital, health, education, and logistics sectors. Announced by the Agence Ivoirienne de Presse (AIP), the funding aims to modernize infrastructure and create jobs.
Embassy in Abidjan.
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Côte d’Ivoire’s decision also reflects broader trends in Africa, where satellite internet providers like Starlink are increasingly partnering with governments to expand connectivity.