Africa’s Patent Frontier in the New Space EconomyBy 2025, Africa’s space sector has become a $34.7 billion industry, with intellectual property (IP) frameworks driving its meteoric rise. The continent now holds 2.1% of global space-related patents—a...
Africa's Quantum Leap into the space
In just a decade, Africa has transformed from a space industry bystander to a global innovator. At the heart of this revolution lies the Djibouti Spaceport, a $1.5 billion marvel completed in...
Introduction: Africa’s Ascent in the Global Space Race
Long dependent on foreign satellites, Africa is now harnessing its own orbital technology to drive development, combat...
Historical Context: From Modest Beginnings to Strategic Surges
Africa’s space journey began with foundational technologies in the early 2000s, led by South Africa and Egypt....
Africa is emerging as a rising player in the global space industry. While traditionally space exploration has been dominated by global superpowers, African nations...
Angola’s Bold Leap into Space Technology
Angola is making a strategic move into space innovation with the launch of ANGEO-1, a high-resolution Earth observation satellite....
Introduction: The Connectivity Divide in Africa
While coastal nations in Africa benefit from submarine fiber-optic cables, landlocked countries face significant challenges in expanding their digital...
Introduction: Africa’s Satellite-Powered Digital Transformation
Africa is undergoing a connectivity revolution, with satellites playing a pivotal role in bridging the digital divide, expanding internet access,...
Introduction: Africa’s Growing Role in Space
Africa is at a pivotal moment in its space development journey. As the continent seeks to harness satellite technology...
Introduction: A New Era in African Agriculture
Agriculture is the backbone of Africa’s economy, employing over 60% of the continent’s population. However, challenges such as...
A New Chapter in Russo-African Space Cooperation
On January 18, 2025, the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—comprising Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—finalized a pivotal agreement...
The Dawn of Africa’s Space Ambitions
The African Union Commission (AUC) will inaugurate the African Space Agency (AfSA) at the 2025 NewSpace Africa Conference in...
