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Children in Gaza are heading back to school as a new academic year begins, returning to classrooms that remain heavily damaged and lacking basic equipment after years of war.

Nigeria’s edible oil tanker drivers have threatened to commence industrial action from September 22 over alleged interference in their operations by the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) branch of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG). The General Secretary of the National Union of Edible Oil Tanker Drivers of Nigeria (NUEOTDN), Tajudeen Usman, […]

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, the CIA, Mr. John Ratcliffe. The meeting was also attended by Director of the General Intelligence Service, Minister Hassan Rashad. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said the meeting touched upon avenues to bolster the strategic relations between the Arab Republic of Egypt and the United States of America. President El-Sisi emphasized that Egypt values the long-standing and distinguished relations binding the two nations, which continue to witness ongoing development across various fronts.…

ClassNK has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to a new 35,000 m³ LPG/ammonia carrier developed by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI). The vessel is designed to transport both LPG and ammonia. ClassNK presented the AiP certificate to HD HHI at Gastech 2026 in Bangkok on 17 September. Design considers requirements at major terminals HD […] ClassNK has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to a new 35,000 m³ LPG/ammonia carrier developed by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI). The vessel is designed to transport both LPG and ammonia. ClassNK presented the AiP certificate to HD HHI at Gastech 2026 in Bangkok on 17 September.…

Nigeria’s push to expand the adoption of compressed natural gas (CNG) as an alternative to petrol and diesel is facing a combination of financing, infrastructure, safety and operational challenges, with vehicle owners saying that the potential savings from cheaper fuel are often undermined by the difficulty of accessing CNG.

Results of GOG Tender 2025

A clean and healthy environment depends on shared responsibility. At Kismayo Seaport, that responsibility brought together security personnel and port workers in a collective effort to improve sanitation, protect the coastal environment and promote safer working conditions. Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), alongside Somali Security Forces (SSF) and port workers, conducted a joint clean-up exercise at the Seaport Tactical Operating Base (TOB) and its surrounding areas.…

Uganda's army said Saturday it had suspended military cooperation with Turkey, after demands for Ankara to hand over a prominent political blogger and fierce critic of President Yoweri Museveni.

Effective waste management is increasingly becoming an important part of building clean, efficient and sustainable military installations. Through Research, Science, Technology and Innovation (RSTI), the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) is developing practical solutions that transform waste from a disposal challenge into a valuable source of energy and reusable resources. At Water Camp Cantonment, Defence National Security Industries (DNSI), under the leadership of Director General Major General Faustino Lobaly, is implementing the Defence Headquarters Camp Administration Unit (DHQ CAU) Integrated Solid Waste Management System (ISWMS).…

Landmark flotation could reshape how the continent invests in industry