Synspective Inc., a leading provider of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite data and analytics solutions, is pleased to announce its successful participation in the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9). The company presented its Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite technology, presenting on stage and highlighting its potential contributions to the development and safety of the African continent.

Leaders who visited Synspective’s booth included Japan Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and H.E. João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço of the Republic of Angola (President of Angola and current Chair of the African Union) and other delegates. The company demonstrated how its SAR satellite technology can be applied to support infrastructure development, disaster management, and natural resources conservation in Africa.

The General Incorporated Association Cross U signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with governmental agencies from several African countries on August 20, 2025, at TICAD 9. As a member of the Cross U Emerging Countries Working Group (WG), Synspective will dedicate its knowledge and technology to solving challenges in the African region, together with governments, businesses, and universities.

About TICAD
The Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) is a major international conference dedicated to Africa’s development. Led by the Government of Japan since 1993, it is co-hosted by the United Nations, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the World Bank, and the African Union Commission (AUC).TICAD brings together African leaders, international partners, the private sector, and civil society to discuss and support Africa’s development, peace, and security. The conference is built on the principles of African “ownership” of its development and international “partnership.
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