Highlights from Day Two of the 8th AfriGEO Symposium
Hon. Rachel Nyamai, Kenyan Member of Parliament for Kitui South Constituency, delivering her opening address at RIC 2024. Source: RCMRD
Day 2 of the AfriGEO Symposium marked a significant milestone: It coincided with the official opening of the RCMRD International Conference (RIC 2024), held concurrently at the RCMRD premises in Nairobi, Kenya. This convergence provided a unique opportunity…
The 8th AfriGEO Symposium Kicks Off Today in Nairobi, Kenya
Delegates at the 8th AfriGEO Symposium. Source: RCMRD
The 8th AfriGEO Symposium began today at the Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) in Nairobi, Kenya, gathering experts and stakeholders in Earth Observation (EO) from across the continent and beyond to enhance the development and adoption of EO resources for Africa's sustainable development.
AfriGEO, an…
RCMRD International Conference 2024 and the 8th AfriGEO Symposium
The Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) is inviting interested individuals to attend its 8th AfriGEO Symposium, themed "Earth Intelligence for Africa," and the RCMRD International Conference (RIC 2024), themed “EARTH: Our only Home,” which will be held from 12th to 15th August 2024 at RCMRD headquarters, Nairobi, Kenya.
Mustapha Iderawumi, Senior Analyst at Space…
Summary of the Final Day at the 2024 RIC and AfriGEO Symposium
Dr Mmboneni Muofhe, Deputy Chair of the Africa Caucus from South Africa, officially closing the RIC 2024 and AfriGEO Symposium 2024. Source: RCMRD
The final day of the 2024 RCMRD International Conference and AfriGEO Symposium continued the robust discussions and activities centred on leveraging Earth Observation (EO) for sustainable development in Africa. The day's events were comprehensive,…
Insights from Day 3 of the AfriGEO Symposium and Day 2 of the RIC 2024
Dr Emmanuel Nkurunziza, RCMRD’s DG delivering a keynote address at the 2024 RCMRD International Conference. Source: RCMRD
On the third day of the AfriGEO Symposium, which coincided with the second day of the 2024 RCMRD International Conference (RIC), discussions intensified on leveraging Earth Observation (EO) data and solutions to drive sustainable development across various African…
RCMRD Signs MoU with the Somali Disaster Management Agency to Enhance Early Warning Systems for Disaster Management
(From R-L) Dr Emmanuel Nkurunziza, RCMRD’s DG and the Somali Disaster Management Agency Commissioner, Mr Mahamuud Moallim signing the MoU. Source: RCMRD
Dr Emmanuel Nkurunziza, Director General of the Regional Center for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) Commissioner, Mr Mahamuud Moallim.…
African Nations Set Out Bold Space Agendas at COPUOS 69th Session
Source: UNOOSA
The United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) convened its 69th session in Vienna from 10 to 18 June 2026, a gathering that opened with a symbolic changing of the guard. Professor Rafiq Akram of Morocco's Royal Centre for Space Studies and Research, who had steered the Committee through its 68th session, handed the chairmanship to Italy, with…
Busy Second Half Of 2019 Awaits African Space Enthusiasts
Half of the year 2019 is gone, and if space enthusiasts within (and beyond) the African continent felt that January to June was a period laden with activities, then they have to brace themselves, because the second half of 2019 is set to be as busy and lively as could possibly be. There is a lot of buzz around the African space industry lately, and to this end, there will be conferences, summits,…