Monica Gitau

Monica Gitau

Monica is a freelance journalist based in Kenya

Ethiopia’s satellite plans come with strings attached

Ethiopia’s satellite plans come with strings attached

Last month, Ethiopia officially announced plans to launch its first earth observatory satellite, with China footing 75% of the $8 million bill and providing technical assistance. Such comprehensive assistance is of course welcome news for Ethiopia’s burgeoning space program, but it’s an open question to what extent the government is aware…

Monica is a freelance journalist based in Kenya