African Space Agency participates in 9th AfriGEO Symposium in Dakar
Date: 2025-10-13
The African Space Agency (AfSA) has joined the AfriGEO community in Dakar for the 9th AfriGEO Symposium, held as part of activities marking this year’s Space Week.
The
symposium, themed “From Data to Impact: Strengthening Africa’s Geospatial
Future,” brought together experts and stakeholders from across the
continent to discuss how geospatial technologies can drive sustainable
development and enhance decision-making in Africa.
Representing AfSA, H.E. Dr. Tidiane Ouattara emphasized the importance of collaboration in advancing Africa’s geospatial and space agenda. The event provided a platform for knowledge exchange among institutions, including the Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD), GEO Secretariat, Digital Earth Africa, GMES and Africa consortia in West Africa, Geoconsult España Ingenieros Consultores, Agence Sénégalaise d'Études Spatiales (ASES), and SatNav Technologies Africa JPO.
The
discussions reinforced a shared commitment to harnessing geospatial data and
innovation to support sustainable development goals and strengthen Africa’s
role in the global space ecosystem.
By:
Kanto Kai Okanta
