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Kenya’s Free Schooling Model Faces Major Cutbacks

Kenya, once hailed as a model for providing free education in sub-Saharan Africa, is now rethinking its commitment. The government has officially confirmed it is struggling to finance free learning for primary and secondary schools, citing rising student numbers and budgetary constraints.
July 25, 2025

France Moves to Recognize Palestine Amid Global Debate

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will formally recognize Palestine as an independent state during the upcoming United Nations General Assembly session in September 2025. This significant step places France at the forefront of Western nations pushing for a political
July 25, 2025

SADC Commends Tanzania, Mauritius Anti-Corruption Progress

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has lauded Tanzania and Mauritius for their leading role in piloting the SADC Anti-Corruption Effort Index, encouraging other member nations to emulate their model in promoting integrity, transparency, and good governance. The pilot phase of the
July 25, 2025

Ethiopia Dismisses US Funding Claim on Nile Dam

Ethiopia has pushed back against a recent claim by  U.S. President Donald Trump that the country’s flagship hydropower project—the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) was financed with American money. Ethiopian officials have described the remarks as not only incorrect but potentially harmful
July 24, 2025

World Bank Approves Uganda-Tanzania 400 kV Power Project

The World Bank has officially approved funding for a critical 400-kilovolt (kV) electricity transmission line connecting Uganda and Tanzania, after completing a thorough environmental impact assessment confirming no significant ecological risks. The announcement was made on July 23 by Dr. Rhonda Jordan,
July 24, 2025

Tanzanians Urged to Embrace Bibi Titi’s Legacy

Tanzanians have been urged to honour the legacy of the late Bibi Titi Mohamed  a national heroine, political trailblazer, and tireless advocate for women’s rights  whose groundbreaking work laid the foundation for female and youth leadership in the country. The appeal was
July 24, 2025

Tanzania Honors Former President Mkapa’s Legacy

The peaceful village of Lupaso in Masasi District, located in the Mtwara Region of southern Tanzania, became a gathering place for remembrance today as local residents, government officials, and regional leaders united to mark five years since the passing of Benjamin William
July 24, 2025

Ukraine Faces Unrest After Anti-Corruption Shake-Up

Widespread protests have broken out across Ukraine after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a controversial new law that reshapes the country’s anti-corruption architecture. The legislation, which gives extensive powers to the Prosecutor General of Ukraine, has drawn concern both at home and abroad
July 24, 2025

Lenacapavir Marks New Chapter in HIV Prevention

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a groundbreaking recommendation that could reshape the fight against HIV/AIDS: the adoption of lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable drug, as part of HIV prevention strategies worldwide. Announced during the 13th International AIDS Society Conference in Kigali,
July 23, 2025