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Africa’s Emerging Space and Satellite Programs Could be Key for Security and Defense – But May Pose Larger Strategic Risks

Sabrine Dao, Research Analyst, Security & Intelligence Policy Lab June 7, 2023

A renewed interest in space is felt in Africa, with several African countries deploying satellites since the continent’s first in 1998. Since then, African countries have used satellites for counterinsurgency or peacekeeping operations. This could benefit African countries dealing with insurgencies, but challenges for African space programs remain. Furthermore, many governments are looking to Russia and China for support, posing a geopolitical risk. This paper recommends that increased inter-African coordination in satellite-based defense applications should be prioritized, and that African governments should invest in space science education to improve Africa’s potential to develop its space industry.

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Militants in Northern Burkina Faso

Political Violence and Insecurity in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger: Understanding the Impact 

Catherine Galley, Research Analyst, Leadership & Governance Policy Lab July 23, 2022

Terrorism, political violence, and insecurity in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger has resulted in political instability. The increased possibility of violence and refugee movement across borders threatens neighboring countries. This report examines how terrorism, organised crime, migration, great power competition, and the need to ‘save face’ impacts European countries’ response to terrorism and political instability in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.

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A cell tower capable of producing 5G [Credit: Cesar Gonzalez]

Can 5G Restart Innovation in Kenya’s Technology Cities?

Isaac Clemons, Research Associate, African Political Economy Policy Lab July 4, 2022

5G has tremendous potential for revolutionizing Kenya’s digital economy. One way that 5G could accomplish this is through modernizing tech cities. The Kenyan government has long envisioned creating cities that can attract big companies to create jobs locally. As 5G expands, there is renewed hope for tech cities. However, if the Kenyan government wants to maximize the power of 5G, it needs to focus on the local population, not tech cities.

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Defense materials factory image

Africa’s Emerging Space and Satellite Programs Could be Key for Security and Defense – But May Pose Larger Strategic Risks

Sabrine Dao, Research Analyst, Security & Intelligence Policy Lab June 7, 2023

A renewed interest in space is felt in Africa, with several African countries deploying satellites since the continent’s first in 1998. Since then, African countries have used satellites for counterinsurgency or peacekeeping operations. This could benefit African countries dealing with insurgencies, but challenges for African space programs remain. Furthermore, many governments are looking to Russia and China for support, posing a geopolitical risk. This paper recommends that increased inter-African coordination in satellite-based defense applications should be prioritized, and that African governments should invest in space science education to improve Africa’s potential to develop its space industry.

Read More »
Militants in Northern Burkina Faso

Political Violence and Insecurity in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger: Understanding the Impact 

Catherine Galley, Research Analyst, Leadership & Governance Policy Lab July 23, 2022

Terrorism, political violence, and insecurity in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger has resulted in political instability. The increased possibility of violence and refugee movement across borders threatens neighboring countries. This report examines how terrorism, organised crime, migration, great power competition, and the need to ‘save face’ impacts European countries’ response to terrorism and political instability in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.

Read More »
A cell tower capable of producing 5G [Credit: Cesar Gonzalez]

Can 5G Restart Innovation in Kenya’s Technology Cities?

Isaac Clemons, Research Associate, African Political Economy Policy Lab July 4, 2022

5G has tremendous potential for revolutionizing Kenya’s digital economy. One way that 5G could accomplish this is through modernizing tech cities. The Kenyan government has long envisioned creating cities that can attract big companies to create jobs locally. As 5G expands, there is renewed hope for tech cities. However, if the Kenyan government wants to maximize the power of 5G, it needs to focus on the local population, not tech cities.

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