Regional African Satellite Communications Organization

RASCOM congratulates the CEO of the South African National Space Agency, Humbulani Mudau, for his strong representation of Africa’s space and Earth observation interests at GEO 2026 in Geneva. His leadership and continued commitment to advancing Earth intelligence, regional collaboration, and inclusive access to geospatial data reflect the growing strength and voice of Africa within the global space community. RASCOM reaffirms its commitment to strengthening Africa’s satellite communications and space ecosystem, and to advancing greater coordination, data accessibility, and innovation across the continent’s space sector. We encourage continued collaboration among African space institutions to ensure that Earth observation and space technologies deliver tangible benefits for development, resilience, and digital transformation across Africa. Photo Credit: Humbulani Mudau

As we celebrate this blessed occasion, RASCOM extends warm wishes to our cherished partners, stakeholders, clients, and the entire African community. May Eid bring peace, prosperity, unity, and renewed hope to you and your loved ones. We appreciate your continued trust, collaboration, and support as we work together to connect and empower communities across Africa. Eid Mubarak to you and your family. ....................................................................... En cette heureuse célébration, RASCOM adresse ses vœux les plus chaleureux à ses précieux partenaires, parties prenantes, clients ainsi qu’à toute la communauté africaine. Que cette fête sacrée vous apporte paix, prospérité, unité et espoir renouvelé à vous et à vos proches. Nous vous remercions pour votre confiance, votre collaboration et votre soutien continus alors que nous œuvrons ensemble pour connecter et autonomiser les communautés à travers l’Afrique. Aïd Moubarak à vous et à votre famille.

We are pleased to announce the participation of our Director General, Timothy Ashong, in a high-level panel discussion held today during the Regional Development Forum for Africa (RDF-AFR) in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Mr. Ashong joined distinguished ministers, regulators, industry leaders and global digital stakeholders on the session themed “Infrastructure Development for Universal Meaningful Connectivity,” which explored strategic approaches to accelerating investment in digital infrastructure across Africa. The discussion focused on innovative financing models, enabling policy frameworks, and collaborative solutions to advance universal and meaningful connectivity, while also contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the African Union’s Agenda 2063. RASCOM reaffirms its commitment to working with regional and global partners to strengthen Africa’s satellite and communications infrastructure, and to support inclusive, resilient and sustainable digital transformation across the continent.

Today, we celebrate Africa Day. Africa stands at an important moment in its history. Across the continent, we are witnessing growing ambition in technology, innovation, digital infrastructure, aviation, connectivity and space development. The future of Africa will depend on our ability to work together, invest in our people, strengthen our institutions and build infrastructure that supports long-term growth and resilience. Satellite navigation, digital systems and emerging technologies are becoming increasingly important for transportation, trade, agriculture, disaster management and economic integration across the continent. As Africans, we must continue moving from dependence to capability, from fragmentation to coordination, and from consumption to innovation. Africa’s greatest resource remains its people, especially its youth, whose creativity and determination continue to shape the continent’s future. Happy Africa Day to all Africans across the world. #AfricaDay #AfricaRising #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #Space #SatelliteNavigation #Technology #AfricanUnion #Agenda2063

We are pleased to announce the participation of our Director General, Mr Timothy Ashong, at the ANGOTIC - Angola ICT Forum 2026. Mr. Ashong will be speaking at the forum, bringing extensive expertise in telecommunications, spectrum management, and international regulatory affairs. His contributions continue to advance Africa’s role in global satellite communications and connectivity policy discussions. At ANGOTIC 2026, he will share insights on coordinated satellite infrastructure, regional collaboration, and sovereign connectivity capacity as key drivers for digital inclusion and long-term economic resilience across the continent. RASCOM looks forward to engaging with stakeholders at this important gathering. 📍 Talatona Convention Centre, Luanda, Angola 📅 11–13 June 2026 #ANGOTIC2026 #RASCOM #SatelliteCommunications #DigitalInclusion

The Regional African Satellite Communication Organization (RASCOM) warmly applauds Dr. Dr. Tidiane Ouattara, President of the Council of the African Space Agency, for his exemplary leadership in advancing Africa’s space agenda through the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding between the African Space Agency and ROSCOSMOS. We particularly commend Dr. Ouattara’s vision in positioning Africa as a proactive and equal partner in global space collaboration, ensuring that the continent benefits from shared expertise, technology transfer, and expanded scientific cooperation. RASCOM believes this partnership will contribute meaningfully to building Africa’s space capabilities, enhancing satellite communications, and accelerating innovation across critical sectors including agriculture, climate monitoring, disaster management, and connectivity. We encourage all stakeholders across Africa’s space and digital ecosystem to actively engage, collaborate, and leverage emerging partnerships like this to accelerate the continent’s space ambitions. Africa’s space future is being shaped today through bold leadership and strategic cooperation. Let us work together to ensure these opportunities translate into real impact for African citizens.

As we mark World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2026, RASCOM reaffirms its commitment to advancing resilient, inclusive, and sovereign connectivity across Africa. Africa’s digital future must be built on a multi-layered ecosystem integrating satellite communications, terrestrial networks, submarine cables, and emerging technologies to ensure no community is left behind. Satellite communications are no longer optional infrastructure. They are strategic infrastructure critical to education, healthcare, emergency response, trade, innovation, and sustainable development. At RASCOM, we believe Africa must actively shape, protect, and coordinate its own digital future through stronger continental collaboration, policy harmonisation, capacity building, and protection of African orbital and spectrum resources. Together, let us bridge the digital divide and accelerate Africa’s digital transformation. #RASCOM #WTISD2026 #DigitalSovereignty #SatelliteCommunications #Africa #Connectivity #Broadband #Space #Telecommunications #Agenda2063

The Director General of RASCOM, Timothy Ashong, has paid a courtesy call on the Regional Director of the ITU Regional Office for Africa, Mr. Emmanuel Chifuel Manasseh, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The engagement focused on strengthening collaboration between RASCOM and the International Telecommunication Union in advancing Africa’s digital transformation agenda, with particular emphasis on resilient communications infrastructure, connectivity expansion, and space-enabled solutions for sustainable development. RASCOM remains committed to working with key stakeholders to build a connected, innovative, and digitally empowered Africa. We invite all partners in the ICT and space ecosystem to join us in deepening collaboration and driving impactful solutions for Africa’s digital future.

The Director General of the Regional African Satellite Communications Organisation (RASCOM), Timothy Ashong, participated as a panelist at the BTK side event in Istanbul titled “Navigating the New Space Era: LEO Constellations, PNT Solutions and Real World Use Cases.” The session explored how Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellations are transforming global connectivity, enhancing disaster response, enabling IoT expansion, and strengthening Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) systems for critical infrastructure. Discussions also addressed regulatory challenges, spectrum management, orbital sustainability, and integration with next-generation 5G/6G networks. Mr. Ashong joined global industry leaders and regulators to share insights on Africa’s role in leveraging satellite technologies to bridge the digital divide and advance resilient communication systems. RASCOM remains committed to driving Africa’s participation in the evolving space and connectivity ecosystem.

RASCOM and ITU deepen collaboration on Africa’s connectivity agenda following discussions between Director General Timothy Ashong and ITU’s Cosmas Zavazava at GSR. The talks focused on capacity building and bridging the urban–rural digital divide to expand inclusive access to digital infrastructure across the continent. Partner with RASCOM to accelerate Africa’s connectivity and digital inclusion journey.