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Congo, M23 Move Toward New Peace Path

A renewed sense of cautious hope is emerging in Central Africa after the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel movement signed a fresh framework agreement in Qatar, aimed at easing one of the region’s most protracted conflicts. The
November 18, 2025

Bangladesh Court Sentences Ex-Leader Hasina to Death

Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death after a tribunal found her guilty of authorising a violent crackdown on a student-led uprising that convulsed the country last year. The verdict, delivered in a tightly secured courtroom in Dhaka,
November 18, 2025

Commonwealth Deploys Chakwera for Tanzania Dialogue

The Commonwealth has appointed former Malawi president Dr Lazarus Chakwera as its Special Envoy to Tanzania, assigning him the task of helping ease political tension and supporting the start of a national dialogue after the country’s disputed electoral period. Announced by Commonwealth
November 18, 2025

Pope Urges leaders To listen To the poor.

Pope Leo XIV has called on global leaders to pay attention to the voices of the poor, emphasizing that true peace cannot exist without justice. In a message shared on social media on November 16, 2025, the Pope urged presidents and heads of
November 17, 2025

Bridge Collapse Kills Over 30 Cobalt Miners

 At least 32 miners have died after a makeshift bridge collapsed at a cobalt mine in southeastern DRC on Saturday, authorities confirmed. The tragedy occurred at an informal mining site, where miners were working near flooded areas when the bridge gave way.
November 17, 2025

US-Kenyan Soldier Arrested With Explosives

A dual citizen of the United States and Kenya, Charles Onkuri Ongeta, 30, who serves as a US Army Sergeant, was arrested at the Tanzania-Kenya border in Sirari after authorities found him in possession of four CS M68 hand-launched grenades, the Tarime–Rorya
November 17, 2025

Faith Leaders Demand Justice, National Reconciliation

Sheikh Muharram Mziwanda, head of the Asaalam Islamic Foundation, has expressed surprise over statements made by the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) regarding the events of October 29, 2025. Sheikh Mziwanda said the incidents should be described as demonstrations rather than violence, looting,
November 17, 2025

CCM Maintains Dominance Despite Opposition Boycott

Tanzania’s ruling party has maintained its strong position in national politics, even as the main opposition party chose to boycott the 2025 general elections. Former Secretary-General of the ruling party and current Member of Parliament, Dr. Bashiru Ally, said the opposition’s absence
November 17, 2025

Community Miners Gain Skills and Opportunities

A major gold-mining operation in northern Tanzania has handed over 13 licences to small-scale miners and sponsored specialised training aimed at helping them shift from traditional methods to modern, more productive practices. The initiative, which supports the national agenda of strengthening small-scale
November 17, 2025
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