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Oil Prices Surge as Middle East Tensions Escalate

Global oil prices climbed sharply on Tuesday, with Brent crude rising about 1.8% to approximately $111 a barrel, approaching five-month highs, as growing security threats in the Middle East heightened concerns over disruptions to global energy supplies. US benchmark West Texas Intermediate
October 20, 2026

Rwanda Kagame Critic Found Beheaded in Uganda

Robert Kabera, a former Rwandan army sergeant major who became a vocal critic of President Paul Kagame, has been found beheaded in neighbouring Uganda, raising fresh concerns about the safety of Rwandan government critics living in exile. Kabera, 50, was found dead
October 20, 2026

Zelensky Says US Failed to Warn Ukraine of Russian Missiles

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticised the United States and other international partners for failing to provide advance warnings before recent Russian ballistic missile attacks, raising concerns about intelligence-sharing and Ukraine’s ability to protect civilians and critical infrastructure. Zelensky made the remarks
October 20, 2026

Kilombero Councillors Praise Tanga Port Investment

Councillors from Kilombero District Council have commended President Samia Suluhu Hassan for investments in the Port of Tanga, saying the improvements have strengthened the port’s potential to attract cargo from Tanzania and neighbouring countries. The councillors made the remarks during a study
October 20, 2026

Mavunde Urges Africa to Unite on Mining

Tanzania’s Minister for Minerals, Anthony Peter Mavunde, has called on African countries to strengthen cooperation in managing and developing mineral resources, saying greater collaboration is essential to industrialisation, job creation and sustainable economic growth across the continent. Mavunde made the remarks on
October 20, 2026

TADB Wins Agricultural Financing Excellence Award In Dubai

The Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB) has won the Excellence in Agricultural Financing Solutions – Tanzania award at the Global Brand Awards 2026 held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. TADB Managing Director Frank Nyabundege received the award, which recognises the bank’s contribution
October 19, 2026

Lavrov Accuses Zelensky Of Blocking Peace

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of undermining efforts to end the war with Russia, arguing that Kyiv’s objections to a Russian-American diesel agreement reflect a broader unwillingness to accept a negotiated settlement. Lavrov made the remarks
October 19, 2026

Macron Links France Protests to Iran War

French President Emmanuel Macron has linked rising fuel prices and public anger in France to the war involving the United States, Israel and Iran, saying the economic consequences of a conflict in which France did not participate are being felt by ordinary
October 19, 2026
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