Introduction: The Vulnerable Lifelines of a Connected WorldArtificial satellites underpin modern life, enabling global communication, navigation, and climate monitoring. Yet, as orbital traffic surges—with projections of over 12,000 active satellites by 2025—new risks threaten these critical...
Introduction
In a world dominated by the space superpowers of the United States, Russia, and China, a new and unexpected player has emerged on the global space stage: Africa. Across the continent, a growing number of...
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...
