Space Law and Policy among Select African Union Member States

This chapter discusses the space law and policy of select African Union Member States that have made advancements in outer space engagement. It situates African state practice within typologies of participation and capacity and links national choices in law and policy to the political economy of post-colonial state formation. It then examines international treaty participation and the domestication of obligations on registration, liability, and debris mitigation, assessing the divergent legislative approaches and institutional design that shape authorisation, supervision, and data policy. The chapter then discusses law and policy approaches to outer space in South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Algeria, Angola, and Egypt. It identifies the doctrinal and administrative gaps that fragment the continental landscape and argues for baseline convergence to enable coordinated procurement, interoperable licensing, and credible continental positions in international fora.