UN Deputy Calls Space Foundation for Africa’s Development

The United Nations emphasizes that space technologies have become essential for daily life and global development, urging international cooperation to support satellite use for disaster response, climate monitoring, and achieving Sustainable Development Goals. The UN Office for Outer Space Affairs (OOSA) is working to make space more accessible, especially for countries without satellites, by assisting nations like Kenya, Guatemala, and Mauritius in launching their first satellites and helping others use satellite data for disaster management. Meanwhile, reflections on Africa's historical challenges highlight the impact of the 1884 Berlin Conference, which arbitrarily divided the continent and sowed the seeds of ongoing struggles related to economic injustice and cultural disruption. African leaders call for economic justice rather than charity or loans, noting that debt repayments currently outpace investments in critical sectors like education and healthcare, urging a continuation of the freedom movement initiated by figures like Walter Sisulu. These discussions underscore Africa's complex legacy and the ongoing need for sustainable development and self-determined progress. Additionally, media initiatives such as Firstpost Africa aim to showcase the continent's dynamic geopolitical and economic environment to a global audience.