SpaceX has expanded its Starlink satellite internet service to Côte d’Ivoire and Seychelles, marking its presence in 28 African countries. The expansion highlights Starlink's push to reach underserved regions, though it faces capacity and regulatory hurdles.

• Starlink, operated by SpaceX, is now available in 28 out of 54 African countries.
• The Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications/TIC de Côte d’Ivoire (ARTCI) granted a provisional 12-month license to Starlink in Côte d’Ivoire, despite previous warnings about operational licenses.
• In Kenya, Starlink has paused new customer sign-ups in several major counties due to capacity limits, with median download speeds falling to 34.55 Mbps in March 2026.