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Kenya has been selected to host the 2026 round of the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) programme, becoming the only African country chosen for this prestigious global initiative. Scheduled to take place between July and December 2026, the programme will allow Kenyan students, professionals, and the public to communicate live with astronauts aboard the International Space Station. The selection highlights Kenya’s growing role in space science and innovation and is expected to inspire interest in STEM education and space research. Preparations will be undertaken in collaboration with international mentors, with an open call to be announced for participants wishing to engage directly with ISS astronauts.
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IATA has highlighted Ethiopia’s aviation sector as a major economic driver, supporting around 527,000 jobs and contributing approximately USD 2 billion to national GDP, while playing a strategic role beyond passenger transport. Anchored by Ethiopian Airlines’ hub operations in Addis Ababa, the sector strengthens regional and intercontinental connectivity, trade, cargo exports, and tourism. IATA…
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