A geospatial engineering student’s take on urban expansion
Esther Githae is a final-year Geospatial Engineering student at the University of Nairobi, with a passion for applying mapping science to real-world challenges. Growing up in…28 May 2025
Egypt leverages Digital Earth Africa to identify critical coastal indicators
In a pioneering move to strengthen national water security, Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (MWRI) has begun harnessing the capabilities of Digital Earth Africa…26 May 2025
Joel Rhine's Breakthrough Solution for National-Scale Flood Analysis with Sentinel-1 Data
When faced with technical constraints in data processing, Joel Rhine, a former World Bank consultant, created an innovative solution that has been able to optimise flood risk…26 May 2025
Digital Earth Africa collaboration with Kenyatta University in Kenya
Digital Earth Africa (DE Africa) and the Kenyatta University in Kenya are collaborating to train the next generation of future leaders that will use earth observation for natural…21 May 2025
Mapping the Coast to Save the Past: Satellite Data Supports Cultural Heritage in Africa
Over the last few decades, coastlines in Kenya, Tanzania and Senegal have undergone significant shifts, shaped by climate pressures and human development. Important heritage sites…15 May 2025
Preserving Africa’s Heritage from Space: A Conversation with Dr Pamela Ochungo
Dr Pamela Ochungo is a geospatial scientist on a mission to bridge the past and the future - from space. With a PhD in Conservation Ecology and a current postdoctoral role at the…12 May 2025
Mapping Seagrass in Senegal: A New Step Toward Sustainable Marine Ecosystems
Using Digital Earth Africa to Support Climate Resilience and Community-Led ConservationDigital Earth Africa continues to highlight how its platform empowers real-world…06 May 2025
Digital Earth Africa secures additional funding from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust to deepen real-world impact
JOHANNESBURG, 22 April 2025—When the ground-breaking Digital Earth Africa (DE Africa) program was launched over five years ago, it was widely regarded as an innovative and…22 Apr 2025
Unlocking Agricultural Insights: AGRHYMET and Digital Earth Africa’s Crop Mapping Initiative
Agriculture remains the backbone of many African economies, yet it faces persistent challenges such as climate change, food security, and resource management. To address these…26 Mar 2025
Fostering innovation, capacity development, and sustainable growth in geospatial and EO data with Kyambogo University
Digital Earth Africa (DE Africa) and the Kyambogo University in Uganda are collaborating to train the next generation of future leaders that will use earth observation for natural…26 Mar 2025