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Why Every Global Power Suddenly Wants Africa

Africa has become one of the main arenas of global geopolitical competition, with the United States, China, Russia and the European Union increasingly seeking stronger economic, political and strategic relationships across the continent. The competition is no longer centred only on traditional

October 3, 2026

Politics·World

Putin Pledges Russia-Africa Partnership Beyond Colonial Model

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Russia will continue expanding its cooperation with Africa, but insisted that Moscow’s approach should be based on joint development rather than the model he associated with colonial powers. Speaking on Thursday, October 1, during the plenary

October 2, 2026

Politics·World

Could Africa Build Collective Protection Against Political Coercion?

For decades, African countries have faced a structural problem in international affairs: political independence does not always translate into economic independence. A government may be sovereign on paper, yet its policy choices can still be affected by external financial systems, foreign currencies,

October 1, 2026

Politics·Tanzania

Mikumi Airport Set For November Completion

Tanzania is moving closer to completing a modern airstrip inside Mikumi National Park, with the Kikoboga Airport project expected to be handed over by November 15, 2026, in a development aimed at improving air access to one of the country’s important wildlife

September 30, 2026

Health·Tanzania

Why Africa Still Imports Its Medicine

Africa continues to import most of the medicines it consumes, leaving countries such as Tanzania exposed to foreign supply chains even as governments across the continent increasingly talk about pharmaceutical self-sufficiency. The problem is particularly visible in Tanzania, where domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing

September 30, 2026

Politics·World

Netanyahu Orders Potential ICC Case Against Erdogan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed officials to prepare a potential legal case against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the International Criminal Court (ICC), escalating an already strained relationship between Israel and Turkey. According to Israeli broadcaster i24NEWS, Netanyahu directed

September 28, 2026

Health·World

Tanzania Backs Africa-Wide Cooperation On Health Security

Tanzania has reaffirmed its readiness to work closely with other African countries, regional institutions and international partners to strengthen health security and improve preparedness for infectious disease outbreaks. Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Dr Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, made

September 28, 2026

Bizzare·Tanzania

At Least 41 Dead After Boat Capsizes on Lake Tanganyika on Kigoma

At least 41 people have died after the passenger vessel MV MJP capsized on Lake Tanganyika while travelling from Kigoma Port in Tanzania to Kalemie in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to Congolese authorities. Tanganyika Province Transport Minister Norris Mulongoyi

September 26, 2026

Business·World

Copper Prices Surge as Global Demand Outpaces Supply

Copper is emerging as one of the most closely watched industrial commodities as prices climb to record levels, driven by rising demand from the energy transition, artificial intelligence, electric vehicles and defence industries, while concerns grow over the ability of global mining

September 23, 2026

Politics·World

Putin Says Attempts to Disrupt Russian Elections Failed

Russian President Vladimir Putin has thanked citizens for participating in the country’s latest State Duma elections, saying attempts to disrupt the vote failed and that the results demonstrated continued public support for strengthening Russia. The three-day parliamentary election, held from September 18

September 23, 2026

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