Africa: U.S. Steps Up Space Diplomacy With Africa, Pledges Support for Independent and Transparent Programs

Africa: U.S. Steps Up Space Diplomacy With Africa, Pledges Support for Independent and Transparent Programs

Nairobi — The United States has signaled a major expansion of its space diplomacy in Africa, convening the first-ever U.S.-Africa Technical and Regulatory Space Training Meeting as Washington seeks to position itself as a long-term partner in the continent’s rapidly growing space sector. The meeting, held under the auspices of the U.S. Department of State,…

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Africa: U.S. Steps Up Space Diplomacy With Africa, Pledges Support for Independent and Transparent Programs

Africa: Mexico, Spain, East Africa, Awarded for Their Ecosystem Restoration Programs

Nice — At the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recognized three countries and regions for their large-scale programs to restore their native ecosystems. Mexico, Spain, and East Africa are the first three regions named as World Restoration Flagships. They have been…

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