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Kenya Ordered To Pay widow of Slain Pakistani Journalist $78,000

A Kenyan court has determined that the fatal shooting of Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif by a police officer in 2022 was both arbitrary and unconstitutional. High Court Judge Stella Mutuku ruled on Monday that the incident, which occurred on October 23, 2022,

July 8, 2024

Politics

ECOWAS Envoy Faye To Broker Sahel Crisis Talks

West Africa’s fractured regional bloc on Sunday urged Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to engage with the three military-led member states to try to reunite the region whose stability has been threatened since they decided to leave the group in January. At

July 8, 2024

Sports·Tanzania

Yanga, Kaizer Chiefs Toyota Cup Clash

Yanga, under coach Miguel Gamondi, is gearing up to face Kaizer Chiefs, led by ex-Yanga manager Nasreddine Nabi, in a highly anticipated Toyota Cup match on July 28, 2024, at Toyota Stadium in South Africa. Yanga has been training intensively in Kigamboni,

July 8, 2024

Health·Tanzania

TANESCO Announces Planned Power Interruptions for Upgrades

Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) has announced planned power interruptions affecting various regions as part of ongoing railway infrastructure upgrades. Commencing on Monday, July 8, 2024, the interruption will impact areas including Iringa, Njombe, Ruvuma, Mbeya, Songwe, Singida, Shinyanga, Simiyu, Tabora, Mwanza,

July 8, 2024

Health·Tanzania

Tanzania Grapples with Healthcare Staff Shortage

Tanzania’s healthcare sector faces significant challenges due to a critical shortage of medical personnel, hindering service delivery despite recent infrastructure expansions and technological upgrades. Health Minister Ummy Mwalimu disclosed at a stakeholders’ forum in Dar Es Salaam that over 60% of necessary

July 8, 2024

Opportunities·World

EAC Ministers Discuss Future of Regional Cooperation

Foreign and regional cooperation ministers from the East African Community (EAC) convened in Zanzibar for a three-day ministerial retreat. The meeting, held from July 6 to 8, was directed by the Heads of State to foster unity and cooperation among member states.

July 8, 2024

Health·Tanzania

Ubungo Market Protest, Authority’s Clarification

The District Commissioner of Ubungo, Dar Es Salaam Hassan Bomboko made an on-site visit today to address escalating concerns among local traders. The visit follows reports that traders had shut down their businesses and blocked roads to protest the decision by the

July 8, 2024

Politics·World

ECOWAS Warns of Regional Disintegration of Sahel Countries

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has expressed grave concerns about the potential disintegration and escalating insecurity in the region following the decision by Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to sign a confederation treaty and leave the bloc. The newly

July 8, 2024

Sports·Tanzania

Simba Sports Club Signed Left-back Valentin Nouma for 3 Years

Simba Sports Club of Tanzania has successfully signed left-back Valentin Nouma, a 24-year-old from Burkina Faso. Nouma joins Simba from St. Eloi Lupopo of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This transfer is considered a significant achievement for the club, given the

July 7, 2024

Politics·Tanzania

Workers Return to Work After 5 Days Strike

The workers of the Kibena Tea Factory located in Njombe District, who had been on strike for 5 days, have returned to work immediately after the Regional Commissioner of Njombe Hon. Anthony Mtaka to visit the Tea factory managed by the DL

July 7, 2024

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