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Rising Life Pressures Drive Global Mental Health Crisis

As the world came together to mark World Mental Health Day on October 10, experts are warning that the mental health crisis is deepening — fueled by economic pressures, unemployment, and emotional distress among young and middle-aged adults. Clinical Psychologist Arafa Ali
October 11, 2025

Africa Unveils Unified Climate Agenda for COP30

As the countdown begins for the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, African negotiators have stepped forward with a clear and united message — the continent wants delivery, not promises. During the Third Strategic Meeting of the African Group of Negotiators (AGN)
October 11, 2025

Court Allows New Evidence in Polepole Case

The High Court in Dar es Salaam has granted permission to lawyers representing former ambassador Humphrey Polepole to submit an additional affidavit in a high-profile case concerning his alleged abduction. The case, filed under an urgent habeas corpus application, seeks a court
October 10, 2025

Tanzania Enters U.S. Visa Bond Program

Tanzania will soon join a select group of countries whose citizens are required to post a visa bond when applying to enter the United States. Beginning October 23, 2025, Tanzanian nationals seeking B-1 (business) and B-2 (tourism) visas will need to provide
October 10, 2025

Uganda Marks 63rd Independence Day with Unity, Growth

On October 9, 2025, Uganda celebrated its 63rd Independence Day at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala. The event highlighted the nation’s journey toward unity and progress since gaining independence from British colonial rule in 1962. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni delivered a keynote
October 10, 2025

Government Orders Tobacco Firms to Clear Farmer Debts

Minister of Agriculture Hussein Bashe issued a strong directive to tobacco-buying firms across Tanzania: settle your debts to farmers — more than US$5 million in total — by October 30, 2025. The announcement came during a special meeting that brought together farmers,
October 10, 2025

Historic Ceasefire Agreement Reached in Gaza

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on October 8, 2025, that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan aimed at ending the prolonged conflict in Gaza. The initial agreement includes the release of all hostages held by
October 9, 2025

Tanzania Strengthens Fight Against Mineral Smuggling

 Government experts from multiple agencies convened in Dodoma this week to discuss strategies for tackling mineral smuggling in Tanzania, under the guidance of Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Minerals, Msafiri Mbibo. The meeting brought together officials from law enforcement, inspection
October 9, 2025
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