Space in Africa

Angola and UAE Sign Letter of Intent on Space Cooperation

Angola's National Space Program Management Office (GGPEN) and the United Arab Emirates Space Agency (UAE Space Agency) have signed an LOI.
Space in Africa

Côte d’Ivoire Becomes Ninth African Nation to Sign the Artemis Accords

Côte d'Ivoire has signed the Artemis Accords, making it the 9th African nation and the 75th country to join the US-led Accords.
Space in Africa

Airtel Africa and Starlink Launch Satellite-to-Mobile Service in Uganda

Airtel Africa and Starlink have launched their satellite-to-mobile service in Uganda, the second African market.
Space in Africa

Starlink’s Kenya Subscriber Base Grows by 10,191 in One Year as Market Share Reaches 1%

Starlink's subscriber base in Kenya grew by 10,191 users year-on-year to reach 27,616 in June 2026, representing annual growth of 58.48% from June 2025.
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Red Planet Dreams: Africa’s Young Innovators Test Mars Rovers at SANSA

One of the Cars4Mars Rover Challenge teams presenting its rover to SANSA Director-General Humbulani Mudau and Director Prof Abel Ramoelo. Source: SANSA The Mars Yard at the South African National ...