Libreville To Host 2026 Edition of the NewSpace Africa Conference
Space in Africa, in collaboration with the African Space Agency and the Agence Gabonaise d’Etudes et d’Observations Spatiales (AGEOS), a Gabonese Agency, under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Gabon and the Ministry of Digital Economy, Digitalisation and Innovation (MENDI), is organising the 2026 edition of the NewSpace Africa Conference from 20th to 23rd April 2026 at the Stade…
Dunia in 2025: A Year of Impact, Innovation, and Inclusive Earth Observation
What Makes Dunia Different From Other Earth Observation Platforms
Accessing and processing satellite data has often been a challenge, especially for developers and beginners in regions with limited infrastructure. Traditional platforms require heavy computational resources and reliable high-speed internet, leaving many potential users behind. This is where Dunia comes in, a revolutionary EO…
ANGOTIC 2025: GGPEN Showcases the NewSpace Economy at Luanda’s Premier Tech Event
Source: GGPEN
To fully understand GGPEN’s role in supporting Angola’s digital inclusion plan, it is essential first to understand what ANGOTIC 2025 is and how GGPEN contributes to accelerating the country’s ICT sector.
What is ANGOTIC?
The Angola ICT Forum (ANGOTIC) is a global forum and integrated exhibition platform dedicated to accelerating the digital transformation of Angola and…
The Making of Africa’s Space Marketplace: What MASS 2025 Achieved
The inaugural edition of the African Space Solution Market (MASS), held from May 6 to 8, 2025, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, marked a historic milestone in Africa’s journey toward establishing a unified and dynamic space ecosystem. Hosted at the state-of-the-art Exhibition Centre in Port-Bouët, the event brought together over 12,000 participants and more than 60 exhibitors from Africa, Europe, Asia,…
Esri’s Strategic Role in Africa’s Digital Transformation
Sohail Elabd, Director of International Strategies, Esri. Source: Esri
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have quietly become the invisible backbone of modern Africa, guiding decisions in agriculture, urban development, disaster response, and national security. Yet behind every map driving these critical choices lies a question: How do we transform raw spatial data into actionable…
Highlights from the Senegal Space Week 2025
Dr Maram Kaire, Director-General of the Senegalese Agency for Space Studies(ASES) during the opening ceremony of the Senegal Space Week 2025. Source: ASES
The Senegalese Agency for Space Studies (ASES) hosted the inaugural Senegal Space Week 2025 on May 15 and 16, 2025, at the King Fahd Palace in Dakar. The two-day event convened national and international experts, institutional…
African Governments Budget USD 426.31 Million for Space Programmes in 2025, Space in Africa Report Shows
Space in Africa, a boutique consulting and media firm providing data-driven insights for businesses and decision-makers to succeed in the African space industry, has released the 2025 African Space Budget Report. The Report aggregates annual budgets by African governments for space programmes and explores the factors influencing budgetary decisions, including technological priorities and national…
Satellites for Sovereignty: How SATLANTIS is Tailoring Space Tech to Africa’s Unique Challenges
Juan Tomás Hernani, CEO of SATLANTIS. Source: SATLANTIS
As a committed international partner to Africa’s NewSpace movement, SATLANTIS continues to demonstrate how high-resolution optical satellite technology can address real-world challenges across the continent. We spoke with Juan Tomás Hernani, CEO of SATLANTIS, during the 2025 NewSpace Africa Conference to understand their strategic…
Space Systems for African Solutions: The Airbus Partnership Blueprint
Stéphane Vesval, Senior VP and Head of Sales for Space Systems at Airbus Defence and Space, discusses the company’s long-standing engagement in Africa during the 2025 NewSpace Africa Conference
The African space sector is witnessing significant advancements, driven by institutional and commercial initiatives. Governments and private entities across the continent are increasingly investing…
Ongoing Satellite and Ground Segment Projects in Africa
The recently held 2025 NewSpace Africa Conference provided a platform for heads of space agencies in Africa to share insights into their countries’ ongoing satellite and ground segment projects. The discussions reflected a growing focus and investment in space-based infrastructure to support national development goals. This article outlines some key project insights shared, offering a snapshot of…