PRETORIA — The University of South Africa (UNISA) has made history as the first university on the African continent to own an airport, in a move aimed at transforming practical training in aviation and advanced technology fields. The 20-hectare facility, located in South Africa, is expected to serve as a hands-on training hub for students…
Nairobi, Kenya — Several Shell-branded fuel stations across Kenya are experiencing temporary fuel shortages, with distributor Vivo Energy attributing the disruption to a recent surge in demand. In a statement, Vivo Energy Kenya said increased consumption had led to intermittent stock-outs at some outlets within its network, even as efforts are underway to stabilise supply….
Juba, South Sudan — Brigadier General Atem Salva Kiir Mayardit is emerging as a key figure in South Sudan’s security architecture, serving as the commander of the Special Forces Unit within the national security sector. Local reports and social media profiles identify him as the leader of the unit tasked with safeguarding the country’s top…
Djibouti’s ambitious new urban project, Salaam City, is drawing attention across East Africa, with Ugandan policymakers and urban planners closely watching its potential as a model for addressing rapid urbanisation. Launched this week by President Ismail Omar Guelleh, Salaam City is set to become the largest residential development in the country’s history, with more than…
Diplomatic tensions between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have escalated following a disputed security incident involving the Congolese First Lady in the United States. Officials in Kinshasa claim that individuals believed to be linked to Rwandan operatives attempted to gain access to a hotel room where First Lady Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi…