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The Rwanda Space Agency (RSA) has formally joined the Augmented Navigation for Africa (ANGA) programme, becoming the latest national space agency to affiliate with the continent’s most advanced satellite-based navigation initiative. The membership was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding signed on 7 May 2026 in Kigali by RSA Chief Executive Officer Gaspard Twagirayezu and […]

Starlink has delivered 150 satellite connectivity kits to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to support the ongoing Ebola outbreak response in Ituri Province, in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The donation is the latest in a series of instances in which the SpaceX-operated satellite internet service has provided

The Rwanda Space Agency (RSA) has announced that its teleport facility in Rwamagana, Mwulire, has received Tier 3 Certification from the World Teleport Association (WTA), making it the first fully certified teleport in Sub-Saharan Africa, the second on the continent, and the first teleport operated by a national space agency anywhere in the world to

Source: Airtel Madagascar Airtel Madagascar and Eutelsat are advancing their satellite-powered internet partnership, extending high-speed broadband connectivity to some of Madagascar’s most remote and underserved communities. Since the partnership’s launch, the two companies have been deploying a solution that signals a significant stride forward in the country’s digital inclusion ambitions. At the heart of the

The May 2026 filing of SpaceX’s S-1 prospectus with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission is more than a corporate milestone; rather, it highlights a structural divergence with important strategic implications for policymakers, investors, and regulators across the continent. The document outlines an operational approach characterised by an externally oriented focus on value generation,

NewSpace Systems (NSS) has announced the formation of a new European subsidiary based in the Netherlands, unveiled at the SmallSat Europe conference in Amsterdam. The development adds another node to an already well-established international network for the Somerset West-headquartered company, which already operates offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand. The

Murang’a County has launched Kenya’s largest public digital healthcare initiative, connecting 170 health facilities through a Starlink-powered satellite internet network delivered by Paratus Kenya under the Paratus Essential Access offering. The rollout is set to improve access to healthcare for approximately 1.2 million residents, the majority of whom live in rural communities. The project is

On 20 May 2026 in Dakar, Senegal, Symphony Space signed an agreement with the Agence Sénégalaise d’Études Spatiales (ASES), represented by the Director General of ASES, Mr Maram Kaire, establishing a framework for a strategic partnership spanning payload hosting, academic engagement, and capacity building. The signing ceremony took place during the second annual Senegal Space

In early February 2026, Starlink announced it had paid for an operating permit in The Gambia but was still awaiting approval from President Adama Barrow’s government. The delay centres on questions about the country’s capacity to regulate and supervise satellite services, sparking debate over national security and economic impact. Speaking on QTV earlier this year,

The African Meteorological Satellite Application Facility (AMSAF) has been launched in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, signalling a significant step towards strengthening nowcasting capabilities across African countries using next-generation satellite data. Severe weather across parts of Africa, including storms and tornadoes, has in recent years led to flooding and significant damage to infrastructure, resulting in fatalities and