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Trump Orders Major Cut in US-South Korea Military Exercises

US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his “very good relationship” with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Trump announced the decision ahead of the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises, which

August 17, 2026

Politics·World

ECOWAS Bank Approves Over €269M and $200M for West Africa Projects

The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Developments (EBID) has approved five financing operations worth more than €269.55 million and $200 million to support infrastructure, healthcare, renewable energy and private-sector development projects across West Africa. The approvals were made during the bank’s 100th

August 17, 2026

Politics·Tanzania

Government Vows to Complete Kibaoni–Sitalike Road Project

The Tanzanian government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the timely completion of the 70-kilometre Kibaoni–Sitalike Road in Katavi Region, saying the project will play a key role in boosting economic activities and expanding trade opportunities in the Southern Highlands. Minister for

August 17, 2026

Politics·Tanzania

Iran War Could Speed Up End of US Financial Dominance

Financial analyst Philip Pilkington has argued that the Iran war could accelerate changes in the global financial system and hasten what he describes as the gradual decline of US financial hegemony. Speaking about the changing international economic order, Pilkington said China and

August 17, 2026

Politics·Tanzania

PLO Lumumba AVccuses IMF, World Bank of Economic Enslavement

Kenyan lawyer and Pan-African scholar Prof. Patrick Loch Otieno (PLO) Lumumba has launched a strong criticism of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, accusing the two global financial institutions of contributing to a cycle of debt that limits the

August 17, 2026

Business·Tanzania

Tanzania Attracts $3.5 Billion Mining Investment in Four Years

Tanzania’s mining sector has attracted investment worth approximately 9 trillion Tanzanian shillings over the past four years, strengthening the country’s position as an increasingly attractive destination for mineral investment in Africa. Minister for Minerals Anthony Mavunde made the remarks on August 15,

August 15, 2026

Business·Tanzania

Tanzania to Take 17% Stake in Kinywe Graphite Mining Project

The Tanzanian government is set to acquire a 17 per cent stake in the Kinywe Graphite Mining Project in Morogoro Region following the signing of a partnership agreement with Yudi Mining (T) Graphite Development Company Limited. The agreement covers the ML 644

August 15, 2026

Politics·Tanzania

Serbia Envoy Hails Mtumba Development as Diplomatic Hub

Serbian Ambassador to Tanzania Jovica Topalović has praised the development of the Government City at Mtumba in Dodoma, saying the project presents Tanzania with an opportunity to strengthen the environment for diplomatic activities and relations with other countries. The ambassador made the

August 15, 2026

Politics·World

Russia Expands Digital Voting Ahead Of September Elections

Russia is expanding the use of remote electronic voting ahead of the country’s September 2026 parliamentary elections, giving millions of eligible voters the option to cast their ballots online. The Central Election Commission has approved remote electronic voting for the State Duma

August 14, 2026

Politics·World

North Korea Accuses US of Triggering Nuclear Arms Race

North Korea has accused the United States of fuelling a new nuclear arms race, claiming Washington’s nuclear strategy is increasing global security risks and pushing the world closer to the possibility of nuclear conflict. In a statement carried by North Korean state

August 14, 2026

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