Opinions & Analysis
New Broadcasting Technologies Transform African Media Distribution
IP-based workflows, DTH satellite refresh cycles and 5G broadcast pilots are rewriting distribution economics.
Geospatial Intelligence Supports Agriculture and Infrastructure Planning
Governments and cooperatives are turning to fused satellite and drone data to plan roads, irrigation and yield forecasts.
Private Investment Reshapes Africa's Emerging Space Industry
Venture capital and sovereign co-investment are converging on a new generation of African-owned space companies.
African Researchers Advance Astronomy and Planetary Science
From the Square Kilometre Array to lunar payload contributions, African-led research is entering a new phase of visibility.
Satellite Connectivity Opens New Opportunities for Rural Communities
LEO broadband is reaching villages that fibre never will — and reshaping education, banking and health delivery in the process.
Nigeria Strengthens Its Position in the Global Space Economy
New public-private manufacturing capacity and a revised national space policy signal a step-change in Nigeria's ambitions.
New Earth Observation Initiative Targets Climate Resilience Across Africa
A multi-partner constellation will deliver near-daily imagery of the Sahel and Horn of Africa, sharpening early-warning systems for drought and flood.
African Space Agencies Expand Regional Satellite Cooperation
A coalition of national agencies signs a landmark framework to share Earth observation data, ground station capacity, and joint mission funding across the continent.