Africa’s long-standing ambitions in space took a historic step forward today, April 20, 2025, with the official inauguration of the African Space Agency AfSA at its permanent headquarters in Egypt’s Space City, Cairo.
The landmark event marks the culmination of nearly a decade of strategic groundwork that began in January 2016, when the African Union Assembly adopted the African Space Policy and Strategy during its Twenty Sixth Ordinary Session, establishing the framework for a coordinated continental approach to space activities.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by a prestigious group of guests, including African Union Commission officials, representatives from African governments and space agencies, ambassadors from African and foreign nations based in Egypt, members of the AfSA Council, and high-level delegates from the global space community.
This gathering highlighted the pan-African and international importance of the milestone event.
The inauguration of the African Space Agency AfSA reached a symbolic milestone by unveiling its official logo, designed by Remy Fadhil Bouelet, a talented Cameroonian artist who emerged as the winner of the AfSA Logo Competition.
The contest, which drew 113 unique submissions from 19 African nations, was launched to engage young, visionary Africans in shaping the agency’s identity, a testament to AfSA’s commitment to participatory ownership and inclusive progress.
Following the formal proceedings, delegates toured the AfSA headquarters, engaging in networking sessions to lay the groundwork for future collaborations.
The discussions set a strong precedent for the upcoming four-day NewSpace Africa Conference, kicking off tomorrow April 21–24, an event poised to further accelerate Africa’s space ambitions.
Source: https://spaceinafrica.com/2025/04/20/african-space-agency-now-operational/
