Ionospheric Space Weather: Longitude Dependence and Lower Atmosphere Forcing (Geophysical Monograph Series) explores the complex interactions between waves propagating from the lower atmosphere and the ionosphere, as discussed during an American Geophysical Union Chapman Conference held in Africa. This monograph compiles papers that provide a detailed analysis of the physics behind these phenomena, offering both tutorial-like introductions and focused articles. It serves as a valuable resource for the upper atmosphere scientific community, particularly aiding ongoing global magnetosphere-ionosphere-thermosphere (MIT) modeling efforts. By delving into the intricacies of each science theme, this volume helps to address the complexity of MIT systems. Additionally, it highlights the importance of African research in the international space science community and aims to foster greater interest in space science education and research both on the continent and globally.