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Advanced Heart Surgery Revolutionizes Care in Tanzania

Doctors at the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI) are taking a major step forward in heart care, thanks to new training in advanced techniques that allow them to treat heart defects and clogged arteries without the need for traditional open-heart surgery. The

January 18, 2025

Health·World

67 African Journalists Imprisoned Amid Press Freedom Crisis

The struggle for press freedom in Africa remains a significant challenge, as 67 journalists are currently imprisoned across the continent. This alarming number is part of a broader global trend, with a total of 361 journalists detained worldwide as of December 1,

January 18, 2025

Health·Tanzania

NIDA Suspends NIN Usage for Uncollected IDs

The National Identification Authority (NIDA) has warned that individuals who fail to collect their national identity cards risk having their National Identification Numbers (NIN) suspended. This announcement comes as the government intensifies efforts to distribute more than one million unclaimed identity cards

January 18, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

CCM Leaders Meet in Dodoma Ahead of Special Conference

Top leaders of the Chama cha Mapinduzi (CCM) convened in Dodoma on January 17, 2025, for a crucial National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, ahead of the party’s highly anticipated Special General Meeting scheduled for January 18 and 19. The NEC session is

January 17, 2025

Politics·World

India Achieves Historic Milestone with Successful Space Docking

India has joined an elite group of nations by successfully docking two satellites in space, becoming the fourth country in the world to accomplish this groundbreaking feat. The mission, carried out by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), marks a significant step

January 16, 2025

Entertainment, Arts & Culture·Tanzania

Zanzibar Tourism Exhibition Scheduled for May 2025

Zanzibar’s much-anticipated Tourism Exhibition is set to make a grand return on May 30-31, 2025, at the Nyamanzi Trade Exhibition Grounds. The announcement was made on January 15 by the Minister for Tourism and Antiquities, Mr. Mudrik Ramadhani Soraga, who described the

January 16, 2025

Health·Tanzania

Suspected Marburg Virus Outbreak in Tanzania Claims Eight Lives

Tanzania is on high alert following reports of a suspected outbreak of the Marburg virus, a deadly disease that has already claimed at least eight lives. The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed the fatalities and is working closely with the Tanzanian government

January 16, 2025

Politics·World

Zelenskyy Calls On Allies To Fulfill Arms Supply Promises

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is calling on allies to keep their commitments to supply weapons to Ukraine, particularly those needed to defend against Russian air attacks. Zelenskyy stated that in the past week, Russian forces conducted hundreds of strikes on Ukraine, using

January 16, 2025

Politics·World

Karim Khan Tells Court To Reject Israeli Appeal On Gaza War Probe

After Israel raised concerns about a potential conflict of interest involving Karim Khan, the ICC prosecutor addressed these objections regarding the investigation into the 13-month war in Gaza. The prosecutor recommended that the judges dismiss Israel’s claims. The beleaguered Israeli leader, who

January 16, 2025

Politics·World

Trump Plans ICC Sanctions For Netanyahu, Gallant Warrants.

The U.S. is said to be getting ready to take strong actions against the Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court Karim Khan, along with the judges and staff working on the case. This could involve banning them from entering the United

January 16, 2025

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