The Rwanda Space Agency (RSA) has formally joined the Augmented Navigation for Africa (ANGA) programme, becoming the latest national space agency to affiliate with the continent's satellite-based navigation initiative. The announcement was made on June 5, 2026, according to a press release from the RSA.
ANGA is a project led by the African Union and the European Space Agency to develop an augmented navigation system for Africa, using satellite-based augmentation systems (SBAS) to improve GPS accuracy. The programme aims to support aviation, agriculture, and infrastructure development across the continent.
Rwanda's membership will involve collaboration on technical development and data sharing, with the RSA contributing to the programme's goals of enhancing navigation services in East Africa. The RSA stated that this partnership aligns with its strategy to leverage space technology for national development.
As of June 2026, the ANGA programme includes several other African space agencies, though the exact number of members was not specified in the verified sources. The RSA's participation is expected to boost regional connectivity and support Rwanda's ambitions in the space sector.
