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Tanzania Records 7,219 Rape Cases In 2025

October 28, 2026
Tanzania recorded 7,219 rape cases in 2025, prompting the government to intensify calls for the public to report sexual violence and reject private settlements that prevent survivors from accessing justice. Deputy Minister for Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups

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Tanzania Records 7,219 Rape Cases In 2025

October 28, 2026
Tanzania recorded 7,219 rape cases in 2025, prompting the government to intensify calls for the public to report sexual violence and reject private settlements that prevent survivors from accessing justice. Deputy Minister for Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups Maryprisca Mahundi disclosed the figures in Parliament while responding to questions from Special Seats Member of Parliament Hawa Mchafu, who

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Tanzania Records 7,219 Rape Cases In 2025

October 28, 2026
Tanzania recorded 7,219 rape cases in 2025, prompting the government to intensify calls for the public to report sexual violence and reject private settlements that prevent survivors from accessing justice. Deputy Minister for Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups Maryprisca Mahundi

Tanzania Sets TZS 27,000 Electricity Connection Fee

October 28, 2026
The Tanzanian government has reaffirmed its commitment to connecting residents in qualifying urban areas with rural characteristics to electricity at a subsidised fee of TZS 27,000, as part of efforts to expand access to affordable and reliable power. Deputy Minister for Energy

Madagascar President Bars Public Funding For Overseas Education

October 28, 2026
Madagascar’s President, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, has called for greater equality in the country’s education system, declaring that government ministers and public officials must not use public funds to finance their children’s education in foreign institutions. Randrianirina said building a prosperous Madagascar requires

All Gas Producers Are in Favor of The Green Agenda

October 28, 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for a balanced approach to the global energy transition, warning that environmental policies should not be exploited for the domestic political interests of individual countries at the expense of energy security and economic stability. Putin made

Kijaji Warns Against Encroachment On Protected Areas

October 28, 2026
Tanzania’s Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Dr Ashatu Kijaji, has urged communities to protect conservation areas, warning that their preservation is essential for environmental sustainability, public welfare and the survival of future generations. Kijaji made the remarks on October 27, 2026,

Tanzania Targets New Mining Investments Through TMIC 2026

October 28, 2026
Tanzania is seeking to expand investment opportunities in its mining sector through the 2026 Tanzania Mining Investment Conference (TMIC 2026), with the government aiming to attract international investors, strengthen local expertise and increase the economic benefits derived from the country’s mineral resources.

Samia Nkrumah Praises Russia’s Ties With Africa

October 28, 2026
Ghanaian politician Samia Nkrumah has praised Russia’s historical relationship with Africa, describing it as a country that did not colonise African nations and highlighting its support for liberation movements during the continent’s struggle against colonial rule. Nkrumah’s remarks underscore the importance of

Putin Calls Africa The Continent Of The Future

October 28, 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin has described Africa as the continent of the future, highlighting its youthful population, growing demand for education and aspirations for better living standards as major forces that could transform the continent in the coming decades. Speaking at the

Russia Accuses NATO of Militarising Baltic Region

October 27, 2026
Russia has accused NATO of turning the Baltic region into a military staging ground for potential confrontation with Moscow, warning that the alliance’s growing military infrastructure and exercises could deepen tensions along Russia’s western borders. Vladislav Maslennikov, director of the Russian Foreign
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