Egyptian Space Agency (EgSA) launched Monday December 4 from China, EgyptSat-2, the country’s domestically-made satellite, to serve the North African country’s sustainable development goals by utilizing space technology to enhance vital areas, including agriculture and exploration of mineral resources. “This accomplishment is part of the agreement for technical and economic cooperation between the two sides,” […]
South Sudan President Salva Kiir and rebel leader Riek Machar have agreed to form a transitional government by the middle of November, local media reported. The two leaders met in Juba to discuss security matters and other issues ahead of a November 12 deadline for forming a unity government. The two men signed a pact […]
With just weeks to go before a highly contentious constitutional referendum, Guinea’s ruling military regime has suspended the country’s three largest opposition parties for 90 days, effectively silencing dissent ahead of a pivotal vote on 21 September. The suspended parties include the Rally of the Guinean People (RPG) of ousted president Alpha Condé, the Union […]
