  Africa has amazing potential due to natural (such as dark sky) and human
resources for scientific research in astronomy and space science. At the same
time, the continent is still facing many difficulties, and its countries are
now recognising the importance of astronomy, space science and satellite
technologies for improving some of their principal socio-economic challenges.
The development of astronomy in Africa (including Ethiopia) has grown
significantly over the past few years, and never before it was more possible to
use astronomy for education, outreach, and development as it is now. However,
much still remains to be done. This paper will summarise the recent
developments in astronomy research and education in Africa and Ethiopia and
will focus on how working together on the development of science and education
can we fight poverty in the long term and increase our possibilities of
attaining the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in future for
benefit of all.
