Dr Lisa-Maria Rebelo appointed as Acting Managing Director for Digital Earth Africa
Dr Lisa-Maria Rebelo has been appointed Acting Managing Director of the Digital Earth Africa (DE Africa) Program Management Office (PMO), effective January 2025.Lisa has served as…06 Feb 2025
DE Africa champion Juliet Ibenegu, passionate about gender inclusivity in the geospatial industry
Juliet Ibenegu is not only the co-president of African Women in GIS, but she is an ardent supporter and user of Digital Earth Africa’s platform and services. Juliet is a woman…31 Jan 2025
The time is now to leverage available data to inform annual flood risks in Koji State, Nigeria
Flooding is a significant and recurring disaster in Kogi State, Nigeria, which lies at the confluence of the Niger and Benue Rivers. This geographical location, coupled with the…31 Jan 2025
Ethiopian government departments use DE Africa to help support water security solutions
The Digital Innovations for Water Secure Africa (DIWASA) initiative led by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is paving the way for groundbreaking…24 Jan 2025
RCMRD reveals fragile wetland ecosystems struggle against human hubs of activity
The Regional Centre of Mapping for Resources Development (RCMRD) has recently conducted assessments of wetland areas in Kenya and Uganda. Their findings underscore the importance…11 Dec 2024
Documenting the regressive evolution of African forest areas
The destruction of natural resources in Africa has escalated at an alarming rate, but without the necessary measurement and monitoring to draw the necessary conclusions. Africa…07 Dec 2024
Suivi des inondations dans la ville de Filingué au Niger
Le Niger, situé dans la région du Sahel, est particulièrement vulnérable aux catastrophes naturelles telles que les inondations, les sécheresses et les tempêtes de sable.…06 Dec 2024
Digital Earth Africa sandbox environment ideal for estuarine water quality research
Priscah Lakane is an environmental scientist currently pursuing her PhD (2nd year) in estuarine water quality research at Nelson Mandela University. Her work focuses on the…04 Dec 2024
Embarking on flood monitoring in the Filingué area, Niger
Niger, located in the Sahel region, is particularly vulnerable to natural disasters such as floods, droughts and sandstorms. These events are exacerbated by climate…03 Dec 2024
University of Rwanda and Digital Earth Africa: A Strategic Partnership for Geospatial Innovation and Capacity Building
The University of Rwanda (UR) has been a steadfast collaborator with Digital Earth Africa (DE Africa) since 2018, fostering a strong partnership built on mutual respect, trust,…20 Nov 2024