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East Africa Strengthens Fight Against Illegal Fishing

Dar es Salaam will host a high-level forum on September 1, 2025, aimed at addressing the growing threat of illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in East African waters. The Blue Voices Roundtable will bring together government officials, regional organizations, researchers, NGOs,
September 1, 2025

Israeli Strike in Yemen Kills Houthi Prime Minister

An Israeli airstrike on the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, has killed the prime minister of the Houthi-run administration along with several senior ministers, marking one of the most significant blows to the movement’s leadership since the war began. The attack, carried out on
September 1, 2025

Mbeya Bodaboda Riders Demand Fair Loan Contracts

In Mbeya, Tanzania, motorcycle taxi operators—commonly known as Bodaboda riders—are calling for fairer loan agreements and formal contracts, saying such measures could help reduce the number of accidents that continue to plague the sector. The riders argue that the pressure to make
September 1, 2025

Trump Ends Secret Service Protection For Harris

Former Vice President Kamala Harris will no longer receive protection from the United States Secret Service, following a decision by President Donald Trump. The move, announced by White House officials, takes effect September 1, 2025, ending an extended security arrangement that had
August 30, 2025

Dar es Salaam Expands BRT Routes to Morocco

Dar es Salaam’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system is set to extend its services, now connecting Mbagala to Morocco in Kinondoni District, marking a significant step in the city’s ongoing Phase Two expansion. The announcement was made on August 29, 2025, by
August 30, 2025

Thai Court Removes Prime Minister After Leaked Call

Thailand’s political scene is in upheaval after the Constitutional Court ruled to remove Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office, citing violations of ethical standards. The decision came after a leaked phone conversation with Cambodia’s former leader, Hun Sen, surfaced online, sparking public
August 30, 2025

Tanzanian Court Jails Farmer for Child Rape

A district court in central Tanzania has sentenced a 68-year-old farmer to 30 years in prison after convicting him of raping a ten-year-old girl, in a ruling that has stirred outrage and renewed calls for stronger child protection across the country. The
August 30, 2025

South Korea Faces Historic Trial of Former First Lady

South Korea is entering uncharted political waters after former first lady Kim Keon-hee, the wife of ousted ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol, was formally indicted on charges of bribery, stock manipulation, and violations of political funding laws. It is the first time in
August 30, 2025
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