Côte d'Ivoire: USA finalize Starlink and $463 million projects – La Nouvelle Tribune

The Ivorian government granted final authorization to Starlink, announced by US Deputy Assistant Secretary Frank R. Garcia on July 16, 2026 in Abidjan. Three other contracts were detailed: Cybastion ($170 million), ABD Group ($293 million), and NTELX for the port of Abidjan. This visit marks Garcia's first to Africa amid competition with China and France.