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Kenyan Youth Found After Disappearance Sparks Concerns

Four young critics of President William Ruto’s government, who were feared to have been abducted by Kenyan security forces, have been found alive and abandoned in different parts of the country. Billy Mwangi, a 24-year-old university student, was one of those who

January 6, 2025

Health·Tanzania

Israeli Tourist Killed, Five Injured in Safari Crash

Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Conservation Area claimed the life of an Israeli tourist and left five others injured during a safari excursion. The incident occurred on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at approximately 2:45 PM. According to a statement from Hamis Dambaya, Acting Public Relations

January 6, 2025

Tanzania·Technology & Innovation

Tanzania Achieves 99.9% Rural Electrification Milestone

Tanzania has made remarkable progress in rural electrification, with 12,301 of its 12,318 villages now connected to electricity. This achievement represents a 99.9% electrification rate, a significant milestone celebrated by the Rural Energy Agency (REA). Jones Olotu, the Director of Rural Electrification,

January 6, 2025

Tanzania·Technology & Innovation

Minister Ulega Sets Two-Week Deadline for Contractors

Minister of Construction Abdallah Ulega has issued a strong warning to contractors tasked with rebuilding damaged infrastructure, giving them two weeks to begin work on emergency projects or face replacement. Speaking during a visit to the Arusha-Holili road, which has been severely

January 6, 2025

Technology & Innovation·World

WhatsApp to Discontinue Service on Older Devices

WhatsApp has announced that it will discontinue its service on older Android smartphones that are no longer receiving annual system updates. The platform, which is widely used across the globe, has informed users that starting January 1, 2025, WhatsApp will no longer

January 4, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Tanzania to Host Africa Energy Summit 2025

Tanzania is set to host the Africa Energy Summit, branded as “Agenda 300,” on January 27-28, 2025. The high-profile event will take place at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC) in Dar es Salaam. Government Spokesperson Gerson Msigwa emphasized that hosting

January 4, 2025

Travel·World

Ghana Introduces Visa-Free Travel for African Citizens

Ghana’s outgoing President, Nana Akufo-Addo, has announced that African passport holders will no longer require visas to enter the country. This new policy will take effect this year and underscores Ghana’s commitment to fostering stronger ties across the continent. Delivering his farewell

January 4, 2025

Business·Tanzania

Tanga Port Supports Malawi with Urgent Fuel Shipment

Malawi has turned to Tanzania’s Tanga Port to secure an emergency supply of petroleum products. Masoud Mrisha, the Tanga Port Manager, confirmed that a fuel tanker, MT High Freedom, docked at the port on January 1, 2025, carrying a total of 39,418

January 4, 2025

Politics·World

Biden Administration Proposes $8 Billion Arms Deal with Israel

The Biden administration has formally proposed an $8 billion arms sale to Israel, a move announced as President Joe Biden approaches the end of his term. The comprehensive package includes artillery shells, air-to-air missiles for fighter jets, small-diameter bombs, and other munitions

January 4, 2025

Health·Tanzania

Tanzanian Police Pursue Suspect in Child Trafficking Case

The Tanzanian Police Force has launched an intensive nationwide search for a man caught on video allegedly attempting to sell a child for TSh1.6 million. The troubling footage, which has drawn widespread attention on social media, shows the man holding the young

January 4, 2025

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