Experts: Tanzania can be hub of space exploration in Africa

The Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Prof James Mdoe, listens to the Chinese ambassador to Tanzania, Ms Chen Mingjian, during an event held in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday, where Chinese astronauts spoke from space with students from eight African countries. Left is a Chinese embassy official, Mr Wang Siping. PHOTO | ERICKY BONIPHACE

What you need to know:

  • China has decided to expand its space diplomacy policy by inviting various countries, especially Africa, to seize the opportunities available in space exploration, improve science and produce many astronauts