African Space Leadership Institute

Join us for a virtual Public Lecture/Graduation Ceremony of the McGill-ASLI Course on International Space Law and Governance, a joint course organised by the African Space Leadership Institute (ASLI) and McGill Institute of Air and Space Law, McGill University, Canada. The participants (from Ghana, Italy, Nigeria, South Africa, Turkey, Uganda, and Zimbabwe), participated in a 6-week course, aimed at providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of the legal frameworks and governance structures governing global space activities. Participants also examined the role of international law in the regulation of outer space activities as well as the legal principles, policies, and practices that shape the development, regulation, and utilisation of space resources and technologies. We thank all our facilitators including: Andrea Harrington, Upasana Dasgupta, Tare Brisibe, PhD, Gilles Doucet, Adrian Tiplady, Prof Peter Nesgos, Julia Selman Ayetey, Joan Chesoni and Etim Offiong. The lecture will be delivered by Prof. Ram Jakhu (Professor Emeritus and Director Emeritus, McGill Institute of Air and Space Law). To participate in the lecture, please register here: https://lnkd.in/e3SfwenB

On 17th October 2024, the U.S. released new guidelines and proposals for export controls of space-related items. What are the rationale, provisions and expected outcomes of the proposed rules? How do they impact on global space economy and security? Joining us to discuss these, as well as the broader US-Africa space relations is Rose Croshier (International Relations Specialist within the U.S. Office of Space Commerce). To participate in the conversation, please register here: https://lnkd.in/ejrP2_MF

2025 is a pivotal year in the global space arena, as new administrations begin in the US, European Commission and African Union. This requires adequate preparation for pragmatic decision-making, actionable policies and foresight, in an increasing VUCA environment. [VUCA - volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous] Register for the Global Space Policy (GSP) course, now in its third edition, with an updated curriculum. The Global Space Policy (GSP) course is aimed at equipping professionals, policymakers and practitioners, with information, knowledge and skills, needed for making the best space decisions, policies, strategies and programmes, while taking cognisance of the evolving geopolitical environment. The course is taught by expert facilitators from around the world. Course modules and content are designed to accommodate participants from different academic and professional backgrounds. Facilitators in previous editions include: Adigun Ade ABIODUN, Paul Baki, Mariel Borowitz, Bleddyn Bowen, Tare Brisibe, PhD, James O. Chibueze, Namrata Goswami, Keith Gottschalk, Zolana Joao, D.Eng, Valanathan Munsami, Etim Offiong, Memme Onwudiwe, Dr. Tidiane Ouattara, Nicolas PETER, Narayan Prasad and Taiwo TEJUMOLA. More information here: https://lnkd.in/ezMpRC-r

The African Outer Space Programme is one of the flagship programmes of the African Union, as enshrined in 'Agenda 2063'. The African Space Policy and Strategy, developed by the African Union Commission and adopted by African Heads of States and Governments in 2016, provides guidelines for Africa's principles, policies, positions and partnerships. On International Partnerships, the documents highlights two core principles, namely: ⚓ complementary contributions ⚓ mutual benefits It also espouses the following interventions: 📌 a pan-African cooperation and partnership framework to enable coordination and networking for the effective implementation of continental-level activities; 📌 cooperation agreements with governmental, intergovernmental and regional organisations and agencies that focus on the exchange of experience with the objective of reducing the space divide and technological gaps; 📌 academia partnerships with international academic networks concerned with space activities; 📌 a framework for the development of an African space industry operating in close cooperation with outside space industries with the purpose of establishing synergies between them; 📌 integrating African space infrastructure and programmes as a part of the global space infrastructure with a clear recognition of African rights and access. These principles and interventions inform Africa's approach in engagements leading to the 3rd UK-Africa Space Forum (11-12 March 2025), 7th AU-EU Summit (2025), TICAD9 (20-22 August 2025) and G20 Summit (27-28 Nov 2025).

We're excited to share this opportunity to explore UK-Kenya partnerships that leverage space-enabled solutions to drive impact in agriculture, urban planning, and disaster response. Register here to create valuable connections with industry leaders, government reps, and researchers: https://ow.ly/9QzT50U4Y6h British High Commission | Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Innovate UK Business Connect | Kenya Space Agency

The Africa-UK Space Partnership Roundtable was initiated to create a platform for government agencies, civil society, academia, and industry to dialogue on the mutual benefits, potential avenues and implementation mechanisms for sustainable partnerships among space institutions in Africa and the UK. The first roundtable was held on 22nd November 2023, with the theme “Exploring Potential Opportunities for Africa-UK Space Partnership.” Speakers were Dr. Tidiane Ouattara (President, African Space Council, African Union), Zolana Joao, D.Eng (General Manager, Angolan Space Program Management Office, GGPEN), Massimiliano Vasile (Director, Aerospace Centre of Excellence, University of Strathclyde), Paul Baki (The Technical University of Kenya), Prof Sa'id Mosteshar (Director, London Institute of Space Policy and Law) and Clen Cook (RIIS - Research Institute for Innovation and Sustainability). Yesterday, ASLI and UK Space Agency organised the second roundtable, with the theme, “Towards a Framework for Africa-UK Space Partnership.” Speakers were: Amb. Mohammed Maina Maidugu (Ag. High Commissioner of Nigeria to the UK & Northern Ireland), Paul Bate (CEO, UK Space Agency), Sherif Sedky (CEO, EgSA-Egyptian Space Agency), Brig. Hillary Kipkosgey (CEO, Kenya Space Agency), Zolana Joao, D.Eng (GGPEN), Jessica Fell (Head of International Relations, UKSA), Aidan Darker (Head, Africa Science and Innovation Network, British High Commission in Pretoria, UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office), Janusha Singh (CEO ZASPACE), Will Lecky (Cofounder, know.space), Charles Mwangi (Ag. Director, Space Applications and Utilisation Directorate, Kenya Space Agency), Alana Kruger (Knowledge Transfer Manager, Innovate UK), Michael Brooks, (Director, Aerospace Systems Research Institute (ASRI), University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa), Anushka Sharma (SPAN Liaison Manager, Space Academic Network), Ojigi Mustapha Lazarus (Executive Director, AFRIGIST Ile-Ife, Nigeria), Sunday Popo-Ola (Director, Integrated Space Science and Engineering, Imperial College London) and Vasilis Myrgiotis (UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH). We are grateful to everyone who has being part of this initiative as well as all participants of both roundtables. The 3rd UK-Africa Space Partnership Roundtable is scheduled to take place during Space-Comm Expo, at London Excel, from 11-12 March 2025. The roundtable is one of the Africa-focused activities that will take place during the expo. For further enquiries, please contact info@aslispace.org

We are honoured to have His Excellency, Amb. Mohammed Maina Maidugu (Ag. High Commissioner of Nigeria to the UK & Northern Ireland, The High Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) deliver a keynote address at the 2nd Africa-UK Space Partnership Roundtable. The roundtable, with the theme, “Towards a Framework for Africa-UK Space Partnership,” is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, 13th November 2024, from 10am-3:30pm GMT. Other speakers include: ➡ Dr. Paul Bate (CEO, UK Space Agency) ➡ Prof. Sherif Sedky (CEO, EgSA-Egyptian Space Agency and Chair of the 67th Session of the United Nations Committee on Peaceful Uses of Outer Space) ➡ Brig. Brig. Hillary Kipkosgey (CEO, Kenya Space Agency) ➡ Zolana Joao, D.Eng (General Manager, Angolan Space Program Management Office, GGPEN) ➡ Jessica Fell (Head of International Relations, UK Space Agency) ➡ Aidan Darker (Head, Africa Science and Innovation Network, British High Commission in Pretoria, UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) ➡ Janusha Singh (Founder Wanscan Consulting, and CEO ZASPACE) ➡ Mike-Alec Kearney (CEO, CubeSpace ADCS) ➡ Will Lecky (Cofounder, know.space and know.consulting) ➡ Charles Mwangi (Ag. Director, Space Applications and Utilisation Directorate, Kenya Space Agency) ➡ Prof. Marc J Ventresca (Saïd Business School, University of Oxford) ➡ Alana Kruger (Knowledge Transfer Manager, Innovate UK Business Connect, Innovate UK) ➡ Prof. Michael Brooks (Director, Aerospace Systems Research Institute (ASRI) University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa) ➡ Anushka Sharma (SPAN Liaison Manager, Space Academic Network) ➡ Prof. Ojigi Mustapha Lazarus (Executive Director, AFRIGIST Ile-Ife, Nigeria) ➡ Dr. Sunday Popo-Ola (Director, Integrated Space Science and Engineering, Imperial College London) ➡ Dr. Vasilis Myrgiotis (UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) To participate in the roundtable, please register here: https://lnkd.in/exBFzjF3

Les données géospatiales et les technologies spatiales jouent un rôle crucial dans le développement économique, la gestion des ressources naturelles, et la résilience climatique en Afrique. Comment les pays africains peuvent-ils tirer parti de ces outils pour façonner un avenir durable ? Quels sont les défis à relever et les priorités pour l’Afrique en matière de géodésie et de l’information géospatiale? Rejoignez-nous pour une prochaine édition de prochaine édition de Policy Talks avec Monsieur Fernand BALE, Directeur du Centre d'information géographique et de numérique du BNETD-Bureau National d'Études Techniques et de Développement en Côte d’Ivoire. Mr BALÉ est aussi co-président du sous-comité de géodésie du Comité des Nations Unies pour la gestion globale de l’information géospatiale (UN-GGIM). Nous explorerons les perspectives en l’Afrique et les collaborations régionales et les initiatives pour relever les défis dans ce domaine important pour le développement durable. Aussi, nous explorerons comment l’Afrique s’organise pour tirer parti de la révolution géospatiale et garantir un avenir plus durable. Pour participer à la discussion, veuillez vous inscrire ici: https://lnkd.in/eEvan2sh

Registrations are now open!!! We encourage abstract submissions from everyone, including students, early-career researchers and outreach professionals. Abstracts submission deadline: 20 December 2024. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eCSrj8CD #afas2025 #africalookup

Dr. Paul Bate (CEO, UK Space Agency) will be giving a keynote at the 2nd Africa-UK Space Partnership Roundtable, on 13th November 2024. Other speakers include: ➡ Prof. Sherif Sedky (CEO, EgSA-Egyptian Space Agency) ➡ Brig. Hillary Kipkosgey (CEO, Kenya Space Agency) ➡ Zolana Joao, D.Eng (General Manager, Angolan Space Program Management Office, GGPEN) ➡ Jessica Fell (Head of International Relations, UK Space Agency) ➡ Aidan Darker (Head, Africa Science and Innovation Network, British High Commission in Pretoria) ➡ Janusha Singh (CEO, ZASPACE) ➡ Mike-Alec Kearney (CEO, CubeSpace ADCS) ➡ Will Lecky (Cofounder, know.space) ➡ Charles Mwangi (Ag. Director, Space Applications and Utilisation Directorate, Kenya Space Agency) ➡ Prof. Marc J Ventresca (Saïd Business School, University of Oxford) ➡ Alana Kruger (Knowledge Transfer Manager, Innovate UK) ➡ Prof. Michael Brooks (Director, Aerospace Systems Research Institute (ASRI) University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa) ➡ Anushka Sharma (SPAN Liaison Manager, Space Academic Network) ➡ Prof. Ojigi Mustapha Lazarus (Executive Director, AFRIGIST Ile-Ife, Nigeria) ➡ Dr. Sunday Popo-Ola (Director, Integrated Space Science and Engineering, Imperial College London) ➡ Dr. Vasilis Myrgiotis (UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) To participate in the roundtable, please register here: https://lnkd.in/exBFzjF3