Namibia

Namibia is a country in southern Africa currently in the news for several reasons. China is supporting Namibia's efforts to move beyond exporting raw materials by investing in domestic processing of critical minerals, particularly uranium. This aims to transform Namibia's natural resources into higher-value products. However, Elon Musk's Starlink has been denied a license to operate in Namibia, marking the second such setback in southern Africa. The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) made the decision without providing specific reasons. This is notable because Namibia is considered well-suited for satellite internet due to its sparse population and remote regions. The denial highlights regulatory hurdles for Starlink's expansion in Africa.