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OUT, PDPC Launch National Data Protection Programme

Tanzania has taken another major step towards strengthening digital privacy and security after the Open University of Tanzania (OUT), in partnership with the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC), launched the Certified Data Protection Officer (CDPO) Programme, a national initiative designed to increase
July 14, 2026

Trump Declares US Will Guard Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump has declared that the United States intends to become the “guardian” of the Strait of Hormuz, saying Washington should take responsibility for protecting one of the world’s most strategically important maritime corridors while insisting allied nations should pay
July 14, 2026

US Moves to Curb ICC Influence

The United States has renewed its opposition to the International Criminal Court (ICC), deepening a long-running dispute over the court’s jurisdiction and reigniting debate about the future of international justice. The latest diplomatic push reflects Washington’s longstanding position that the ICC should
July 14, 2026

Tanzania Seizes Sh4.9 Billion Smuggled Minerals Nationwide

 Tanzania has intensified its fight against illegal mineral trade after authorities seized minerals worth nearly Sh4.9 billion in a series of anti-smuggling operations carried out across the country over the past year, underscoring the government’s determination to protect national mineral resources and
July 13, 2026

Egypt Unveils Powerful Russian S-300VM Air Defence

 Egypt has publicly displayed its Russian-made S-300VM long-range air defence system for the first time, ending more than a decade of speculation over one of the country’s most strategically important military acquisitions. The unveiling took place during a recent military event, confirming
July 13, 2026

Lindsey Graham’s Death Reshapes US Senate Politics

 The United States is mourning the death of Senator Lindsey Graham, a powerful Republican lawmaker from South Carolina whose decades-long career placed him at the centre of America’s debates on national security, foreign policy and global conflicts. Graham died at the age
July 13, 2026

Hormuz Crisis Sends Global Oil Prices Higher

Global oil markets faced fresh pressure on Monday as crude prices jumped by more than 4 percent, driven by growing fears that escalating military tensions between the United States and Iran could threaten one of the world’s most important energy trade routes.
July 13, 2026

Tanzania Launches Crackdown on Unsafe Food Vendors

The Tanzanian government has announced a nationwide crackdown on restaurants, food vendors and other food businesses operating in violation of public health regulations, warning that operators who fail to comply with food safety standards risk prosecution, closure of their businesses and other
July 13, 2026

BoT Warns Tanzanians As Money Laundering Risks Rise

 The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has intensified public awareness efforts against money laundering, warning citizens that allowing their bank accounts, mobile money wallets or other financial service accounts to be used for unexplained transactions could expose them to criminal investigations and possible
July 12, 2026