The General Staff of the Armed Forces (EMGA) and the Senegalese Agency for Space Studies (ASES) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), establishing a strategic cooperation framework between the defence and space sectors.
The agreement represents a significant milestone in Senegal’s efforts to strengthen national defence capabilities while laying the foundations of a sovereign and structured space sector.
Across Africa, the crossover of space and defence strategies is becoming increasingly prominent, as nations recognise the strategic importance of satellite technologies for surveillance, secure communications, and national security.
Countries like Nigeria are advancing dual-use space capabilities through their Defence Space Administration. Egypt’s TIBA-1 communications satellite demonstrates how space assets support civilian and military objectives.
Senegal’s new partnership between its Armed Forces and the national space agency aligns with this continental trend, positioning space as a vital component of sovereignty and defence readiness.
Source: https://spaceinafrica.com/2025/06/05/senegals-military-and-space-agency-sign-mou-to-promote-space-cooperation/
