Opinion
Why the UN still matters across the Maghreb
In our increasingly un-reported World, well, that part of the media circus that doesn’t involve celebrity and assorted trivia,
Africa Intelligence is reporting that global satellite internet provider Starlink, owned by Elon Musk, is in discussions with Morocco to launch high-speed internet across Western Sahara. According to the report, discussions between Morocco and Starlink began in the summer of 2024, when Musk first reached out to Moroccan officials. Starlink’s satellite-based services are viewed as suitable for Morocco’s southern provinces due to the vastness of the region and the challenges of extending wired internet services.
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