Bangui, December 19, 2025 – The Central African Republic (CAR) has taken a significant step toward strengthening its digital infrastructure with the signing of an agreement authorizing the official launch of Starlink’s internet services nationwide. The signing ceremony was held in Bangui on Thursday under the chairmanship of President Prof. Faustin-Archange Touadéra.
The agreement follows discussions held in November in the United States between President Touadéra and Starlink executives on the sidelines of a United Nations summit. After several days of negotiations in Bangui, the deal is being hailed as a major advance in efforts to reduce the country’s digital divide.
Starlink’s satellite-based technology is expected to improve internet access, particularly in rural and remote areas that remain poorly connected. Authorities say the deployment will help expand national coverage, promote digital inclusion and support economic recovery.
Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Melanie Zimmerman from the U.S. embassy in Central African Republic, welcomed the agreement, noting that reliable high-speed connectivity could stimulate economic growth and attract international, including American, investment. Foreign Minister Sylvie Baipo Témon reiterated that digital development and the digital economy are central to President Touadéra’s strategic vision.
Beyond connectivity, the arrival of Starlink is expected to support the modernization of public services, expand online education and advance telemedicine, improving access to information across the country. The agreement was signed on behalf of the Central African government by Minister of Digital Economy, Posts and Telecommunications Justin Gourna Zacko, in the presence of Prime Minister Félix Moloua and several cabinet members.
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