Press & media
The latest from SpaceHubs Africa, media resources for reporting on the continent's space sector, and the record of newsrooms that cite our data.
Latest news
Media kit
Logo kit, brand boilerplate, and founder headshots for editorial use.
Media contact
Founder Kwaku Sumah is available for comment on African space policy, satellites, and the ecosystem. Get in touch.
Founder writing & appearances
Selected external contributions to policy and industry conversations.
Writing & commentary
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International Bar Association
July 21, 2026
Co-authored
Solving ground-level problems from 500km up: the rise of Africa’s space economy
A policy and market analysis of how space infrastructure can address development priorities across Africa.
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Friends of Europe
May 31, 2023
Authored
Recommendations for a more equitable Africa–Europe space partnership centred on capacity, participation and the private sector.
Conversations & appearances
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Table.Briefings
Nov. 7, 2023
Featured
Analysis from the Berlin Space Congress featuring Kwaku Sumah in a discussion on Africa’s growing space economy.
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Je m’engage pour l’Afrique
Interviewed
The Future of Space: How Private Companies Are Redefining the Industry
A podcast conversation about private-sector participation and the changing shape of the space industry.
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NewSpace India
Sept. 10, 2021
Interviewed
Understanding space activities in Africa and potential for collaboration with India
A wide-ranging conversation on African space activity, industry and applications development, and opportunities for India–Africa collaboration.
In the news
Newsrooms that have cited SpaceHubs Africa data.
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| BBC | Why there's a rush of African satellite launches |
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Oct. 15, 2024 |
| NPR | The first satellites launched by Uganda and Zimbabwe aim to improve life on the ground |
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Nov. 20, 2022 |
| Africa at LSE | South Africa is expanding its space portfolio and has a growing list of partners |
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Aug. 28, 2024 |
| The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists | As more countries enter space, the boundary between civilian and military enterprise is blurring. Dangerously. |
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April 9, 2025 |
| Forbes Business Council Contributor | Africa's Skyward Ascent: The Rise Of Morocco, Nigeria And South Africa |
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Aug. 25, 2023 |