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CCM Drops Dozens of MPs Ahead of Election

With national elections looming, Tanzania’s long-ruling political party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), has taken a bold step by excluding over 30 incumbent Members of Parliament (MPs) from its initial list of approved candidates. This major shake-up follows the party’s internal vetting process,

July 30, 2025

Politics·World

Germany, UK, France in Joint Push to Ease Gaza Crisis

In a strong display of diplomatic solidarity, the governments of Germany, France, and the United Kingdom are coordinating a foreign ministerial visit to Israel next week. The purpose: to push for immediate humanitarian access and a de-escalation of the growing Gaza crisis.

July 30, 2025

Politics·World

Minister Kombo Applauds Africa CDC’s Pan-African Health Work

Tanzania’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, has commended the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) for its leading role in advancing public health and disease prevention across the African continent. During his

July 29, 2025

Business·Tanzania

‘Made in Tanzania’ Initiative Launched to Boost Local Industry

The official launch of the Made in Tanzania initiative marks a transformative moment in the country’s ongoing efforts to build a robust, self-reliant economy. By promoting confidence in homegrown products, the campaign aims to revitalise Tanzania’s industrial sector, drive local innovation, and

July 29, 2025

Politics·World

Netherlands Bans Israeli Ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir from Entry

The Netherlands has officially barred two senior Israeli ministers—Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir—from entering the country, citing concerns over their far-right political positions and inflammatory rhetoric amid the ongoing Israel–Hamas war. The decision, confirmed by Dutch Foreign Ministry officials on Monday, marks

July 29, 2025

Bizzare

UN warns of rising hunger in Africa amid global decline

While global hunger is showing signs of decline, a new United Nations report highlights a troubling trend in Africa, where hunger continues to rise. According to the report, an estimated 512 million people worldwide will remain undernourished by the end of the

July 29, 2025

Politics·World

U.S. Suspends Visa Services in Niger Amid Diplomatic Strain

The United States has suspended all routine visa services at its embassy in Niamey, Niger, indefinitely. A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State confirmed the halt, which affects both immigrant and non-immigrant visa categories, citing unspecified “concerns with the Government of

July 29, 2025

World

China Introduces National Childcare Subsidy to Boost Birth Rate

Parents in China are now eligible to receive an annual subsidy of 3,600 yuan (approximately TSh375,000) for each child under the age of three, marking the first time the government has introduced a nationwide policy aimed at raising the country’s declining birth

July 29, 2025

Politics·World

Fresh Hope for Eastern Congo as Global Diplomacy Ramps Up

Efforts to bring an end to the long-running conflict in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are gaining momentum once again, following years of stalemates and failed peace deals. Backed by Qatar and the United States, a

July 29, 2025

Politics·World

Sudan’s RSF Declares Rival Government in Darfur

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its allied factions have announced the formation of a new governing authority in territories they control, particularly in the troubled region of Darfur. The move signals a deepening rift in the already fragile state, raising fears

July 28, 2025

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