First African Intensive Courses on Outer Space Law and Governance
12 - 16 October 2026
Rabat, Morocco
The first African Intensive Courses on Outer Space Law and Governance took place from 12 to 16 October 2026 in Rabat, Morocco, bringing together experts, academics, institutional representatives and space-sector professionals for a week of training and knowledge exchange on the legal, regulatory and governance frameworks shaping space activities.
Hosted at CRASTE-LF and École Mohammadia d'Ingénieurs (EMI), the programme addressed a broad range of topics, including international space law, the governance of outer space, space sustainability and security, space traffic management, national space legislation, commercial space activities and the development of African space programmes.
Charles-Aimé Nzeussi, Chair of the IAF Subcommittee on Emerging Space Ecosystems - Africa, contributed to the event on behalf of the IAF by delivering a session on African Space Programmes on 16 October. He highlighted the evolving African space landscape, the development of national and regional space capabilities, and the growing importance of international cooperation in advancing space activities across the continent. The session also reflected the IAF's commitment to supporting emerging space ecosystems and strengthening the participation of African stakeholders in the global space community.
The five-day programme featured contributions from a wide range of international organisations and institutions, including the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), the European Space Agency (ESA), the European Centre for Space Law (ECSL), the European Space Policy Institute (ESPI), the International Institute of Space Law (IISL), and representatives from national space agencies, academia and industry.
Through its participation, the IAF reaffirmed its commitment to promoting space education, capacity-building and international dialogue, while supporting the development of emerging space ecosystems in Africa and fostering stronger connections between African space professionals and the wider international space community.
