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  • RSA Organises Nationwide Campaign to Increase the Awareness of Space-based Technologies
    by Deborah Faboade
    On September 19, 2023, the Rwanda Space Agency (RSA) launched a nationwide initiative, heralding a significant step in Rwanda’s journey towards harnessing the potential of space technologies to bolster sustainable development. The campaign, inaugurated in the Northern Province of Rwanda, is poised to create widespread awareness about the government’s dedicated efforts to leverage space-based technologies […]
  • Namibia and South Africa Explore Space Collaboration at 7th AfriGeo Symposium
    by Mustapha Iderawumi
    On the sidelines of the 7th AfriGeo Symposium currently ongoing in Swakopmund, Namibia, the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) announced a bilateral introductory meeting with the Namibian Ministry of Higher Education, Technology and Innovation to explore areas of collaboration, including in Human Capacity Development and Capacity building. The objective of the meeting was to […]
  • The Role of Space Technologies in Improving Africa’s Over USD 14.5 Billion Cocoa Market
    by Deborah Faboade
    Cocoa is one of Africa’s most important cash crops and is crucial in several African countries’ economies. However, Africa’s cocoa industry faces several challenges that hinder its growth and development. One of the most significant market downfalls is the need for more reliable and accurate data about the conditions of cocoa farms, health and growth,… […]
  • NIGCOMSAT and Thales Alenia Space Renews Agreement to Enhance Satellite Navigation in Africa through NIGCOMSAT-1R
    by Deborah Faboade
    In line with the success of the Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS) flight demonstration carried out in Abuja in February 2023, Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd, NIGCOMSAT, and Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), renewed their partnership on the development of Satellite Based Augmentation System. With this agreement, NIGCOMSAT will […]
  • Institut Géographique du Burkina Validates Ambitious Geospatial Strategy for National Development
    by Mustapha Iderawumi
    The Institut Géographique du Burkina (Geographical Institute of Burkina Faso) recently announced a significant milestone in enhancing geospatial information management. This achievement came following a high-profile event that marked the validation of Burkina Faso’s Integrated Geospatial Information Management Strategy (SGI-IG) for 2024 to 2028 and its accompanying three-year action plan for 2024-2026. This momentous occasion […]