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Bridge-Area Land Plan Set for Kigongo Launch

The Tanzanian government has launched a major land planning operation worth TSh 1 billion (approximately USD 385,000) to modernize and regulate land use near the newly inaugurated John Pombe Magufuli Bridge, a record-setting infrastructure project connecting the regions of Kigongo and Busisi
July 4, 2025

Uganda’s HIV Burden Grows Beyond 1.5 Million

Uganda is facing a renewed public health challenge as the number of people living with HIV/AIDS has climbed to over 1.5 million, according to new data released in 2024 by the Uganda AIDS Commission. The rise serves as a stark reminder that
July 4, 2025

South Sudan’s First Quarter Plagued by Violence

Between January and March 2025, South Sudan experienced one of its most violent periods in recent memory, with at least 739 civilians killed and nearly 680 others injured, according to a new report from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
July 4, 2025

Tanzania, Somalia Reconnect Through Direct Flights Deal

Tanzania and Somalia have signed a major aviation agreement that will soon see direct commercial flights resume between Dar es Salaam and Mogadishu, a move expected to boost diplomatic, economic, and cultural exchange. The announcement came during Somalia’s 65th Independence Day celebration
July 4, 2025

Macron, Putin Resume Talks After Years

The presidents of France and Russia held their first phone conversation in more than two and a half years. The discussion, which lasted over two hours, focused on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine as well as broader international concerns. During the call,
July 3, 2025

Iran Suspends IAEA Cooperation After Nuclear Site Attacks

Iran’s Vice President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the suspension of cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) following a series of attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities. Tehran attributes these attacks to covert actions by the United States and has responded by
July 3, 2025
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