MWE Correspondent, Author at Media Wire Express

East African Leaders Postpone Summit Amid Regional Challenges

The East African Community (EAC) has postponed a summit of heads of state that was scheduled to take place this month in Nairobi, citing ongoing political tensions, security concerns, and difficulties in advancing regional integration initiatives. The meeting has been rescheduled for

November 29, 2025

Politics·World

Tunisia Jails Opposition Figures in Major Security Crackdown

A Tunisian appeals court has sentenced nearly 40 opposition politicians, business leaders, and media figures to prison terms of up to 45 years, marking one of the most sweeping crackdowns in the country’s modern political history. The ruling, delivered in the capital

November 29, 2025

Politics·World

Russia Sets Firm Conditions to Halt Ukraine War

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has issued one of his clearest positions yet on the war in Ukraine, saying Moscow will stop its military operation only if Ukrainian forces pull out of all territories Russia claims as its own. Putin made the remarks

November 29, 2025

Politics·World

Rising Concerns Over DRC Security Partnership

In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, tension is growing among civil society groups and community leaders who are questioning whether the cooperation between the national army, FARDC, and several pro-government militia groups can remain stable amid rising incidents of violence. Recent confrontations

November 29, 2025

Politics·Travel·World

Qatar Donates Vehicles to Tanzania Foreign Ministry

The government of Qatar has donated a fleet of Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles to Tanzania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, aimed at strengthening the ministry’s operational capacity and diplomatic functions. The donation was made free of charge and without

November 28, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Chadema Leaders Cleared In Court Contempt Case

The High Court of Tanzania has dismissed a contempt-of-court application filed against senior leaders of the opposition party, including the Mainland Vice Chairman and Secretary-General. The application accused them of violating a court order that temporarily halted party activities and froze assets

November 28, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Ridhiwani Kikwete Addresses Allegations Amid Public Outcry

Minister of Public Service Management and Good Governance, Ridhiwani Kikwete, has offered to appear before the ethics watchdog to clarify claims linking him to a chain of petrol stations that were recently targeted during public unrest. He urged authorities to summon all

November 28, 2025

Politics·World

Guinea-Bissau Military Coup Sparks Regional Political Alarm

Guinea-Bissau faces a growing crisis after the military seized control of the country, ousting the president and appointing a transitional leader. The deposed president, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, fled to neighbouring Senegal, intensifying concerns over stability in the region. The coup unfolded on

November 28, 2025

Education·Tanzania

Trusted Clinics Losing Confidentiality, Youth Avoid Care

Local clinics, dispensaries and community health posts in Tanzania — once trusted as discreet, convenient first‑points of care — are losing the faith of many young people, as growing numbers report that their private medical information is being shared without consent. For

November 27, 2025

Education·Tanzania

Government Moves to Restore Key Youth Skills Courses

The push to equip young people with practical, job-ready skills has taken a new turn after the government ordered vocational training centres across the country to revive short courses in agriculture and livestock keeping—programmes that had previously been discontinued despite their importance

November 27, 2025

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