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Zawya
07-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Elon Musk in project talks with Morocco: report
Starlink, a US satellite internet provider owned by billionaire Elon Musk, is in talks with Morocco to launch a project in the Moroccan Sahara, press reports said on Thursday. The project could bring significant dynamism to Morocco's southern provinces by providing high-speed satellite-backed internet, the Addis Ababa-based Africa Intelligence news website reported. 'The company is currently in talks with Morocco, relying on Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch and coordinating with the Royal Cabinet to implement this project,' the report said, quoting sources in Morocco. International reports indicate that Starlink, a subsidiary of Musk's SpaceX, has revolutionised global internet connectivity. The company offers high-speed, low-latency internet services worldwide, particularly in remote and rural areas lacking traditional telecommunications infrastructure. 'This project is particularly suitable for Morocco's southern provinces due to the vastness of the Moroccan Sahara, where extending wired internet networks presents significant challenges and requires substantial financial investments. Starlink's satellite-based solution makes it an attractive alternative to overcome these difficulties,' Africa Intelligence said. The report noted that Starlink has already launched several projects in countries worldwide, including the United States, Canada, Europe, parts of South America, and Australia. The company is currently expanding its services in Africa and the Middle East, with plans to enter more markets, including Morocco. (Writing by Nadim Kawach; Editing by Anoop Menon)
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
African leaders elect Djibouti's foreign minister as new leader of the African Union Commission
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — African leaders on Saturday elected Djibouti's foreign minister to become the next leader of the commission than runs the continent-wide African Union. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf defeated Raila Odinga, a former prime minister of Kenya, and Richard Randriamandrato, an ex-foreign minister of Madagascar, in a vote at the AU summit in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital. The AU has 55 member states. Presidents or heads of government pick the commission's leader, who is effectively the chief executive of the Addis Ababa-based secretariat running the AU. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. Youssouf, who will serve a four-year term, replaces Moussa Faki of Chad, who has held the post since 2017. The result is a blow for the high-profile Odinga, who sought support among allies at home and abroad. The 80-year-old Odinga has sought Kenya's presidency five times over three decades, and the AU post would have been his last foray in public affairs. His long and colorful career in local politics peaked with his rise to the position of prime minister in 2008 after tense negotiations to end postelection violence in which at least 1,000 people were killed in Kenya. Odinga remains a beloved figure in Kenya, but some saw his recent political alliance with William Ruto, the current president of the country, as a betrayal of a decades-long fight for good governance in the east African country. As head of the AU Commission, Youssouf inherits challenges ranging from the rise of military juntas in west Africa to a violent rebellion in eastern Congo, where rebels backed by Rwanda have taken two major cities in recent days. Youssouf has been Djibouti's foreign affairs minister since 2005. The AU is frequently criticized for perceived inaction or lack of serious response to armed conflicts in different parts of Africa. ___ Rodney Muhumuza reported from Kampala, Uganda.
The Hill
15-02-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
African leaders elect Djibouti's foreign minister as new leader of the African Union Commission
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — African leaders elected Djibouti's foreign minister to become the next leader of the commission than runs the continent-wide African Union. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf defeated Raila Odinga, a former prime minister of Kenya, and Richard Randriamandrato, an ex-foreign minister of Madagascar, in a vote at the AU summit in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital. The AU has 55 member states. Presidents or heads of government pick the commission's leader, who is effectively the chief executive of the Addis Ababa-based secretariat running the AU. Youssouf, who will serve a four-year term, replaces Moussa Faki of Chad, who has held the post since 2017.
Associated Press
15-02-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
African leaders elect Djibouti's foreign minister as new leader of the African Union Commission
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — African leaders elected Djibouti's foreign minister to become the next leader of the commission than runs the continent-wide African Union. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf defeated Raila Odinga, a former prime minister of Kenya, and Richard Randriamandrato, an ex-foreign minister of Madagascar, in a vote at the AU summit in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital. The AU has 55 member states. Presidents or heads of government pick the commission's leader, who is effectively the chief executive of the Addis Ababa-based secretariat running the AU. Youssouf, who will serve a four-year term, replaces Moussa Faki of Chad, who has held the post since 2017.
