Springer A. auteur aut IRD Lopez T. auteur aut IRD Owor M. auteur aut IRD Frappart F. auteur aut IRD Stieglitz Thomas auteur aut IRD text journalArticle eng text/pdf reformatted digital access Africa is particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, which threatens food security, ecosystem protection and restoration initiatives, and fresh water resources availability and quality. Groundwater largely contributes to the mitigation of climate change effects by offering short- to long-term transient water storage. However, groundwater storage remains extremely difficult to monitor. In this paper, we review the strengths and weaknesses of satellite remote sensing techniques for addressing groundwater quantity issues with a focus on GRACE space gravimetry, as well as concepts to combine satellite observations with numerical models and ground observations. One particular focus is the quantification of changes in groundwater resources in the different climatic regions of Africa and the discussion of possible climatic and anthropogenic drivers. We include a thorough literature review on studies that use satellite observations for groundwater research in Africa. Finally, we identify gaps in research and possible future directions for employing satellite remote sensing to groundwater monitoring and management on the African continent. specialized Satellite remote sensing Groundwater monitoring Africa Climate change Sustainable development GRACE AFRIQUE 126 062 021 44 1 123-172 2023 0169-3298 https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010086965 10.1007/s10712-022-09759-4 0169-3298 [F B010086965] https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010086965 https://horizon.documentation.ird.fr/exl-doc/pleins_textes/2023-04/010086965.pdf IRD - Base Horizon / Pleins textes 2023-04-14 2025-02-24 fdi:010086965 fre