The African Space Leadership Institute(ASLI) is pleased to announce the winners of its maiden Space for Africa competition. The competition required an essay outlining how space can be used to meet one of the goals of the African Union’s Agenda 2063. 76 essays were received from across Africa. Authors of the top essays are: – Olive…
In 2012, the African Union Commission (AUC) established the African Union Space Working Group (AUSWG). Among its five Terms of Reference, the AUSWG was mandated to develop the African Space Policy and Strategy documents. These documents were completed and adopted by African Heads of States and Governments in 2016. The African Space Leadership Institute (ASLI) commends…
As we celebrate our 1st year anniversary today, we cast our minds back to our launch event last year, and reflect on the thoughts of the representatives of Africa’s geo-political and geo-economic institutions. Dr. Tidiane Ouattara (Space Science Expert and GMES & Africa Coordinator, African Union Commission): “The African Union Space Agency is a huge agenda. We have 55…