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The State Department reportedly pressured African countries to adopt Elon Musk’s Starlink

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ProPublica obtained cables sent between the State Department and US embassies in four developing countries in Africa .

Diplomats have been arranging meetings with Starlink executives and foreign regulators and pushing them to fast-track licensing agreements for the satellite internet company.

If those countries refuse to move faster, those diplomats warn, the Department of Government Efficiency ( DOGE ) the agency responsible for massive job and budget cuts throughout the government might suddenly target programs and funds earmarked for their countries.

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77

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77

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30

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formal

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English

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66

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not offensive

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short-lived

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