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Airtel Africa teams up with Starlink to launch direct-to-cell service in 14 markets

Airtel Africa said on Tuesday it has partnered with SpaceX to introduce Starlink’s direct-to-cell satellite technology to all its 14 markets.

$23.36 million approved to expand clean electricity in Bosaso, Somalia

The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund has approved a $23.36 million grant package to expand access to clean, reliable electricity in Bosaso, a key commercial hub in Somalia’s Puntland region.

Guinea, EGA in bauxite supply deal talks

Guinea is in talks with Emirates Global Aluminium over a possible bauxite supply agreement that would see the company source the aluminium feedstock from Guinea’s State-owned Nimba Mining, three people familiar with the matter said.

AfDB fund approves $9.38 million climate resilience grant for Tanzania’s Mkondoa Catchment

The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF) has approved a $9.38 million grant to Tanzania to strengthen climate resilience in the Mkondoa Catchment.