The African Telecommunications Union (ATU), in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), and Amazon, has launched an online capacity-building programme on low Earth orbit satellite internet services for policymakers, regulators, and technical experts across its Member States.
The initiative arrives at a critical juncture as low Earth orbit satellite constellations evolve from niche services into mainstream connectivity solutions, carrying significant implications for broadband expansion, emergency communications, and network resilience, especially in regions where traditional infrastructure deployment remains challenging or commercially unviable. This transformation brings heightened governance responsibilities, demanding greater regulatory clarity, effective spectrum coordination, robust interference management, and responsible stewardship of orbital resources.
ATU intends to leverage the programme’s outcomes to assist Member States in strengthening their national regulatory frameworks and fostering regional alignment on satellite internet governance, particularly in domains where unified positions enhance Africa’s voice in global technical and regulatory forums.
Source: https://spaceinafrica.com/2026/02/23/atu-launches-satellite-internet-training-for-african-regulators-amid-sector-expansion/