Morocco was elected, on Thursday in Addis Ababa, to the African Space Agency (AfSA) Council at the 44th session of the Executive Council of the African Union. Amal Layachi, candidate from Morocco, won the position of member for the Northern Region on the AfSA Council with an impressive majority of 35 votes. Her unequivocal victory came in the midst of a tough competition, highlighting her expertise and vision for the future of African space cooperation, according to the Moroccan delegation. At a time when Africa is seeking to strengthen its presence in the space sector, this victory is of the utmost importance. in partnership with national institutions and international organizations, UNDP, FAO, ESA, UNESCO … and implemented up to today more than 200 training modules and awareness workshops for more than 3000 participants.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 17, 2024 11:02 UTC