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Kagame Plans Church Tax to Curb Exploitation

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has announced a proposal to introduce a tax on church collections, responding to growing concerns about the exploitation of vulnerable populations by some religious leaders. Kagame highlighted the rapid increase in churches across Rwanda, many of which have
August 24, 2024

Kenya Confirms Second Mpox Case, Border Alert

Kenya has confirmed its second case of Mpox, identified at the Malaba One Stop Border Post in Busia County. The patient, a middle-aged truck driver, exhibited symptoms after entering Kenya from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), an area currently grappling with
August 24, 2024

Protest Leads to Tragic Shooting Death

A young man, Meshack Daudi Paka, 21, tragically lost his life after being shot during a police intervention in Lamadi, Busega District, Simiyu Region. The incident occurred as police attempted to disperse a crowd of residents who were protesting the regional government’s
August 23, 2024

EAC Pushes for Intra Regional Trade Growth

The private sector is being urged to rally behind the motto “Buy East African, Build East Africa.” This appeal was made by EAC Secretary General Veronica Nduva during a roundtable event held for chief executive officers of major companies affiliated with the
August 23, 2024

Putin’s State Visit Strengthens Russia-Azerbaijan Ties

The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, is currently on a two-day state visit to Azerbaijan. Discussions  focused on advancing the strategic partnership and allied relations between Russia and Azerbaijan, along with addressing current international and regional issues. Accordng to Russian President Vladimir
August 19, 2024

Zambia Backs Tanzania in SADC Leadership Transition

Zambia has expressed strong support for Tanzania as it prepares to take over the chairmanship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Organ on Politics, Defense, and Security Affairs for the 2023/2024 term. This assurance was given by Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema
August 17, 2024

Tanzania Reaffirms Regional Leadership in SADC Peace Efforts

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Hon. Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, emphasized Tanzania’s unwavering commitment to bolstering peace and security within the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The gathering was part of the Committee of Ministers Meeting for the Political,
August 16, 2024
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