In a significant move, the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), made up of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, has announced exciting plans to work with Russia’s space agency, Roscosmos, to launch two satellites. This collaboration aims to improve communication and security in their region, which faces many challenges.

Why Satellites?

Mali’s economy and finance minister, Alousseni Sanou, shared this plan during a recent meeting in Bamako, the capital of Mali. The two satellites are designed for...