MWE Correspondent, Author at Media Wire Express

Dar Stock Exchange Launches Historic Regional ETF

The Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) marked a significant milestone on Tuesday with the official listing of the iTrust East Africa Community Large Cap Exchange Traded Fund (ETF), the first regional ETF in East Africa. Investor enthusiasm exceeded all expectations, with

January 29, 2026

Politics·World

Trump Warns Iran Nuclear Deal Deadline Approaches

US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, urging Tehran to negotiate a nuclear deal or face consequences that, he suggested, would be significantly harsher than previous actions. The exchange comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East and

January 29, 2026

Politics·Tanzania

Tanzania MP Raises Alarm Over Growing Corruption Concerns

Tanzania continues to grapple with entrenched corruption, and Gairo Member of Parliament, Ahmed Shabiby, has urged the government to confront the issue more decisively. Speaking in Parliament on January 28, 2026, Shabiby said the scale of corrupt practices in the country is

January 29, 2026

Politics·World

Borno Begins Voluntary Return of Displaced Refugees

The government of Nigeria’s Borno State has begun a carefully coordinated process to return more than 3,000 displaced citizens from Cameroon, marking a major step in rebuilding communities torn apart by over a decade of conflict in the country’s northeast. The first

January 29, 2026

Politics·World

Rwanda Challenges Britain Over Abandoned Asylum Agreement

Rwanda has taken a major legal step against the United Kingdom, launching international arbitration over the cancellation of a high-profile asylum deal that once aimed to relocate migrants from Britain to the East African country. In a statement released this week, the

January 28, 2026

Politics·World

North Korea Prepares to Reveal New Nuclear Expansion Strategy

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has signaled that his government is ready to unveil the next phase of its nuclear weapons program, a move likely to heighten tensions across East Asia and draw renewed scrutiny from the international community. Speaking to

January 28, 2026

Politics·World

Putin Pays Emotional Tribute at Leningrad Siege Memorial

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday made a deeply personal visit to one of Russia’s most sacred war memorials, laying flowers at the grave of his brother who died during the devastating Nazi siege of Leningrad in World War II. The quiet

January 28, 2026

Opportunities·World

Kenyan Environmentalist Breaks Guinness Tree-Hugging Record

Kenyan environmentalist Truphena Muthoni has officially been recognized by Guinness World Records for hugging a tree for an astounding 72 consecutive hours, setting a new benchmark in environmental activism and advocacy. The 22-year-old accomplished the feat from Monday, December 8, to Thursday,

January 28, 2026

Politics·World

Winnie Odinga Rejects Claims About Father’s Final Moments

Winnie Odinga, Member of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) and daughter of the late Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has strongly refuted claims by businessman Oketch Salah that he was present during her father’s final moments. Speaking in an interview on

January 28, 2026

Politics·World

Tinubu Continues Türkiye Visit After Brief Stumble

Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu briefly stumbled during a ceremonial welcome in Ankara on Tuesday, but officials say he is in good health and continues his state visit without interruption. The 73-year-old leader, who is in Türkiye to strengthen diplomatic and economic

January 28, 2026

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