Angola is set to strengthen its position in Africa's digital and technological landscape with the launch of a new Earth observation satellite and the expansion of its national fibre optic network. The announcement was made by President Joo Lourenco during the III Summit on Financing for Infrastructure Development in Africa, held in Luanda Bay on October 28.
In his opening speech, President Lourenco emphasized that the initiative is part of Angola's broader modernisation and digital inclusion strategy, aimed at ensuring that all citizens benefit from technological innovation. The new satellite will complement existing infrastructure and reinforce the country's capabilities in areas such as environmental monitoring, agriculture, disaster management, and urban planning.
President Lourenco highlighted that the Angolan Government remained committed to ensuring equitable access to digital technologies and emphasized that innovation should serve as a tool for inclusive national development. He stated that, in the field of telecommunications, the government was investing in another satellite for Earth observation and extending the national fiber optic network across the country so that digital solutions and technological innovation would be within the reach of all Angolans.
