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Tanzania National Airline Targets Global Expansion

Tanzania’s state-owned carrier has outlined an ambitious five-year growth plan aimed at transforming the airline into a leading connector between Africa and Europe, while playing a pivotal role in boosting the national economy. Peter Ulanga, CEO of Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL),
May 23, 2025

Chad Opposition Chief Arrested After Deadly Clashes

Succès Masra, former Prime Minister of Chad and a leading opposition figure, was arrested on May 16 following accusations of inciting violence connected to deadly unrest in the country’s southwest. Masra, who resigned from his post earlier this year after disputing election
May 22, 2025

Ramaphosa Heads to White House Amid Strains

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in Washington on Wednesday with a clear mission: to recalibrate his country’s increasingly strained relationship with the United States. At the center of the tension is U.S. President Donald Trump’s criticism of South Africa’s land reform
May 22, 2025

Hungary Begins Formal Exit from International Criminal Court

Hungary’s parliament has approved legislation to begin the process of withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC), signaling a major shift in the country’s approach to international justice. The bill, passed on Tuesday, officially starts a one-year countdown before Hungary’s withdrawal from
May 21, 2025

Former DRC Prime Minister Sentenced for Embezzling Funds

The Constitutional Court of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) sentenced former Prime Minister Augustin Matata Ponyo to 10 years imprisonment with hard labor for embezzling approximately $247 million in public funds. The court’s decision follows a comprehensive legal process that spanned
May 21, 2025

Tanzania Bans Use of Foreign Currencies Nationwide

The government of Tanzania has officially banned the use of foreign currencies — including the U.S. dollar — for domestic transactions. The new measure, which came into effect in March 2025, mandates that all payments for goods and services within the country
May 21, 2025

Speaker Backs Maternal Health Policy Continuity

Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr. Tulia Ackson, has endorsed the government’s commitment to sustaining free maternal health services, following a debate in Parliament that highlighted gaps in the implementation of the 2007 National Health Policy of Tanzania. The discussion, held on
May 21, 2025
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