At least three people were killed at a stadium in Nairobi after security forces opened fire on large crowds who had gathered to view the body of the late Raila Odinga. The 80-year-old's remains had been returned from India, where he had died earlier that week. Supporters flocked to the Kasarani Stadium to pay their respects and have accused the police of taking an unnecessarily heavy-handed approach.
Also, the global aviation industry is forecast to be worth around 8.5 trillion dollars by 2043, with manufacturing specifically hitting 423 billion dollars last year alone. The continent cannot afford to remain on standby. Its inroads into the aerospace industry reached new heights this week when Morocco began construction of a dedicated industrial complex in Nouaceur, where cutting-edge engines will be manufactured for Airbus and Boeing aircrafts.
And Somalia is reviving its tourism industry, one trip at a time. After decades of conflict, hundreds of citizens are now joining weekly excursions to explore the country's natural beauty and cultural heritage. The Somali Tourism Agency hopes that these tours will foster national pride, boost local economies and showcase a different side to Somalia, one that is defined by peace and possibility.
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