2023 in Review: Actualising Egypt’s Ambition to Lead Space Technology in Africa

Egypt has one of the earliest and most robust space programmes in Africa. With…


NewSpace Africa Conference 2024 to Hold in Luanda, Angola, in April

Space in Africa, in conjunction with the African Union Commission, the Angola…


Intelsat and AMN to Expand Cellular Coverage Across Africa

Intelsat and Africa Mobile Networks (AMN) are planning additional operations in…


Ethiopia Hosts 386th Symposium of the International Astronomical Union

The 386th IAU Symposium, organised by the collaboration of the International…


Djibouti Launches First Satellite, Djibouti 1A

The Republic of Djibouti has launched its first satellite, Djibouti 1A, today,…


RCMRD and CRTEAN Sign Agreement on Geospatial Training and Projects

Dr Emmanuel Nkurunziza, the Director-General of the Regional Centre for Mapping…


Planet Webinar: Utilising Earth Observation for Digital & Sustainability Transformation

Space in Africa and Planet are co-hosting a webinar with the theme "Utilising…


Dr Yeshurun Alemayehu Appointed Deputy Minister of the Ethiopian Ministry of Innovation and Technology

In a recently announced cabinet reshuffle, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed…


Gabon President Appoints Dr Aboubakar Mambimba Ndjoungui as New AGEOS Head

Following the recent administration change in Gabon, the current interim…


Nilesat

Nilesat Records 2.1% Increase in 2023 Half-Year Revenue

For the six months that ended in June 2023, the Egyptian satellite company,…


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