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Pope Francis Hospitalized with Pneumonia, Health Challenged

Pope Francis, 88, has been diagnosed with pneumonia in both of his lungs. The Vatican shared that the Pope has been battling a respiratory infection for more than a week, and he is now receiving care at Gemelli Hospital in Rome, Italy.

February 19, 2025

Health·Tanzania

Indoor Cannabis Farming Discovered in Arusha Area

Authorities in the Arusha region have uncovered a hidden cannabis cultivation operation inside a private home. The Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA) arrested an individual suspected of growing cannabis seedlings in his residence, signaling a new method being used to evade

February 19, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Government Urges Media to Foster Peaceful 2025 Elections

As the country moves closer to the 2025 General Election, the government is calling on media professionals to play a key role in ensuring a peaceful, fair, and well-informed electoral process. Speaking in Dar es Salaam during a meeting with editors and

February 19, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Simiyu Region Launches Clean Cooking Gas Initiative

The government has taken another step in promoting clean energy by launching the distribution of 6-kilogram cooking gas cylinders in Simiyu Region. The initiative, led by Regional Commissioner Kenani Kihongosi, aims to encourage residents to shift from firewood and charcoal to cleaner

February 19, 2025

Health·World

East Africa Braces for Higher Temperatures, Drought

Meteorologists across East Africa are warning of unusually high temperatures and drought conditions throughout the first three months of 2025. Weather authorities in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, and South Sudan have reported that temperatures are expected to rise by about two

February 18, 2025

Health·Tanzania

Tanzania’s Economy Remains Stable, Central Bank Reports

Tanzania’s economy is on steady ground, according to the latest update from the Bank of Tanzania (BoT). Governor Emmanuel Tutuba shared that the country’s financial sector has maintained its stability throughout the first half of the 2024/2025 fiscal year, showing low levels

February 18, 2025

Tanzania·Technology & Innovation

Julius Nyerere Dam Project Nears Full Completion

Tanzania is on the brink of a major milestone with the nearly finished Julius Nyerere Hydroelectric Power Project (JNHPP). The project, which has already seen 95.8% of its total cost paid, is expected to bring a fresh wave of relief for the

February 18, 2025

Tanzania

Tanzania, US Strengthen Ties Through Military Exercise

The Tanzanian People’s Defence Force (TPDF) and the United States military have successfully concluded the Justified Accord 2025 joint training exercise, marking another milestone in the two nations’ military cooperation. The closing ceremony, held in Msata, Coast Region, brought together senior leaders

February 17, 2025

Health·World

LGBTQ+ Muslim Leader Muhsin Hendricks Killed in Ambush

A shocking tragedy has struck South Africa after renowned imam and LGBTQ+ rights advocate Muhsin Hendricks was fatally shot in an ambush. The 57-year-old religious leader, known as the first openly gay imam in the world, was attacked on Saturday morning while

February 17, 2025

Entertainment, Arts & Culture·World

Musician Delcat Idengo Tragically Killed in Goma

Delphin Katembo Vinywasiki, popularly known as Delcat Idengo, was found dead in Goma, a city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). # He was reportedly killed while filming a music video on Thursday, with witnesses saying his body was discovered

February 15, 2025

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