By: Nana
Appiah Acquaye
Senegal’s Ministry of
Telecommunications and Digital Affairs has held a strategic meeting with SENSAT
Sénégal to discuss the country’s space and digital projects, including the
deployment of the GAINDESAT system, the development of the Ninki-Nanka Earth observation
satellite constellation and the Malaw national launcher project.
The meeting took place on
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, when the Ministry received a delegation from SENSAT
Sénégal, led by its coordinator, Professor Gayane Faye, in the presence of
Minister Samba Diouf.
Discussions also focused on
the advancement of the Senegalese Space Center as the country seeks to
strengthen its scientific and technological capabilities.
The meeting provided an
opportunity to discuss preparations for the 2026 edition of the NASA Space Apps
Challenge, scheduled for November 14 and 15 in Dakar.
SENSAT Sénégal, serving as
the event’s local coordinator for the second consecutive year, intends to
contribute to the mobilisation of talent, the emergence of innovative
technological solutions and the strengthening of national skills.
During the meeting, Minister
Diouf reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the initiative, whose ambitions
align with Senegal’s digital transformation and the development of its
scientific and technological potential.
SENSAT Sénégal’s
participation in Francotech Cambodia was also discussed, illustrating prospects
for cooperation and Senegal’s growing presence in international technology and
space ecosystems.
