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Sultan Quadri

Sultan Quadri

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Sultan Quadri is a freelance journalist based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Elon Musk’s Starlink shakes up competition in Africa

Starlink’s satellite internet rollout across Africa is sparking complaints of unfair competition from telecoms companies and internet service providers.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is launched in May with 23 Starlink satellites; Reuters/Joe Skipper

Elon Musk’s Starlink struggles with regulations in Africa

Elon Musk’s Starlink broadband service is struggling to expand in Africa due to regulatory obstacles.
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