Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, better known as the parent of one of China’s largest automakers, is expanding deep into Africa’s nascent space industry, striking satellite agreements with Algeria and Morocco that double as a study in diplomatic tightrope-walking. Geely’s Aerospace Arm Leads the ExpansionThe projects are being developed through Geely’s aerospace arm, Time Space Daoyu Technology Co., Ltd., which recently signed agreements with both Algeria and Morocco, expanding into Africa’s emerging space industry. Morocco Focuses on Satellite Connectivity ServicesMorocco’s collaboration with Geely is taking a different path. The company has grown into a sprawling technology group with interests stretching from automobiles to aerospace and digital services. Algeria and Morocco have long been bitter rivals and severed diplomatic relations in 2021.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 09, 2026 11:23 UTC