President of Liberia Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr held a virtual strategic meeting with Elon Musk on Sunday to
At the meeting, Elon expressed his gratitude for the engagement with President Boakai and commended the State Department for facilitating the engagement.
Details
During the meeting, Mr. Musk emphasized the importance of the Starlink program, a satellite Internet constellation operated by Starlink Services, LLC, covering 80 countries, and expressed his support for promoting initiatives related to education and health care.
What they say
“The President also highlighted the importance of technology to Liberia’s young generation as well as key sectors, noting the need for cooperation and assistance in service delivery sectors for Liberia“, is stated in the announcement of the Presidency.
He highlighted the potential impact of internet connectivity in empowering rural communities and promoting progress in vital sectors.
Between the lines
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr extended an open invitation to Mr. Musk and his team to visit Liberia, reaffirming his government’s commitment to continued engagement and cooperation.
Data Insights
Liberia currently has two main network operators, MTN Liberia (Lonestar Cell MTN) and Liberian orange as well as the Government Agency Libtelco.
About 75% of the population has mobile phone access, while internet penetration stands at about 21%.
The big picture
Elon’s Starlink program has been expanding to more African countries since it launched services in Nigeria in 2023.
Currently, 11 African countries have launched Starlink with more countries due to launch this year.
Source: New Republic of Liberia
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