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MUHAS gets new vice chancellor

Former President Ali Hassan Mwinyi, who also serves as the Chancellor of Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), has appointed Prof. Appolinary Kamuhabwa as the Vice-Chancellor of MUHAS for a five-year term. A statement from MUHAS’s Communication and Marketing Unit
January 13, 2024

Tanzania, Malawi agree to end ban on Maize Imports

Tanzania and Malawi have decided to lift the import ban imposed on maize last month following food safety concerns. However, the two countries have agreed to share report information describing the status of maize from the country of origin. The Tanzania Plant
January 13, 2024

Tanzania, Rwanda sign deal to boost dairy industry

Tanzania and Rwanda have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to elevate the dairy industry, marking a collaborative effort between the two East African Community member states. The agreement was signed by Tanzania’s Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Mr. Abdallah Ulega, and
January 13, 2024

Cape Verde reaches malaria-free status

A sub-Saharan African nation has been declared malaria-free for the first time in 50 years. The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Cape Verde as a malaria-free country, marking a significant achievement in global health. With this announcement, Cape Verde joins the
January 13, 2024

Zambia limits worship time to two hours to curb cholera

Churches in Zambia have been ordered to limit worship time to two hours as part of measures to curb the spread of cholera. No sale of perishable and ready-to-eat foods in all churches, Ndiwa Mutelo, a senior official in charge of religious
January 13, 2024

Kenyan lawyers protest against Ruto’s threats on judges

Dozens of lawyers are protesting in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, in response to threats to defy court orders by President William Ruto. The lawyers are marching from the Supreme Court to the president’s office in the protest organized by the Law Society of
January 13, 2024

Burundi shuts border with Rwanda amid spat

The Rwandan government  said ,Burundi had decided to shut its border with the East African nation, weeks after the Burundian president accused it of hosting a rebel group. The Rwandan government says Burundi had decided to shut its border with the East
January 13, 2024

Chaos in Kinshasa as river rises to near-record level

  Floods have wreaked chaos in Kinshasa – the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo – with water pouring into homes and residents navigating submerged roads via canoe. The overflowing River Congo, passing through much of the country, has also swamped
January 13, 2024
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