Starlink’s satellite internet service is now operational in Senegal, supporting the country’s efforts to expand nationwide digital access. The launch contributes to Senegal’s goal of extending connectivity to remote and underserved areas and connecting one million citizens by the end of 2026. By...

As a small island developing state, Mauritius faces unique challenges, largely driven by its small size, isolation and environmental vulnerability. These factors increase exposure to climate change and extreme weather events, placing pressure on critical areas such as coastal management, food...

The Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and Postal Services (ARCEP) of the Republic of Chad and the Space Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (Azercosmos), a company under AZCON Holding, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on cooperation in digital transformation...

The Regulatory Authority of Mauritania (ARE) has launched an international tender for the allocation of licences to provide mobile satellite communications services and/or satellite capacity sales, in accordance with current legislation and regulations. The tender aims to award licences for the...

Algeria has successfully launched its second satellite of 2026, ALSAT-3B, an earth observation satellite developed and launched in collaboration with China. The satellite was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre aboard a Long March-2C rocket at 12:01 pm Chinese Standard Time on 30...

The International Astronomical Union’s Office of Astronomy for Development (IAU-OAD) will support 18 global projects in 2026, selected to receive a total of EUR 111,161, to continue promoting sustainable development. Of these, 13 projects will receive 80,161 Euros from the IAU, and five additional...

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Denel have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration across research, technology development, innovation, knowledge sharing and technology commercialisation. The partnership encompasses a wide range of...

Kenya has been selected to host the 2026 round of the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) programme, a global initiative that enables direct communication between participants on Earth and astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The programme offers a rare...

The narrative about the African space industry and its development has been fixated on the number of launched satellites, space infrastructure projects like ground stations and mission control centres, and enacted policies. Yet the most consequential developments shaping the continent’s USD 20...