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Texas Jail Officer Fired Over Inmate Photos

A correctional officer in Bexar County, Texas, United States, Karla Beltran, has been fired after photographs showing her posing with inmates circulated on social media, raising questions about professional conduct and security rules inside detention facilities. The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office confirmed
October 15, 2026

Africa’s Critical Minerals Pipeline Surges 36%

Africa’s critical-minerals project pipeline has expanded by 36% since early 2025, reflecting growing global interest in the continent’s mineral resources, but the increase in exploration and development has yet to translate into a comparable rise in actual production. An updated database compiled
September 28, 2026

US Deepens Africa Minerals Push, Raising Value-Chain Concerns

The United States is rapidly expanding its involvement in Africa’s critical minerals sector, but the growing competition for the continent’s copper, cobalt, lithium, graphite, rare earths and other strategic resources is raising questions over whether African countries will capture enough of the
September 28, 2026

Tanzania Introduces Mandatory Travel Insurance For Foreign Visitors

Tanzania has introduced mandatory travel insurance for foreign visitors entering Mainland Tanzania through land borders, seaports and airports, under new regulations gazetted by the government. The requirement is contained in the Insurance (Inbound Travel Insurance) Regulations, 2026, issued through Government Notice No.
September 21, 2026

Africa Must Take Control Of It’s Natural Resources

Africa must take greater control of its natural resources and strengthen its capacity to process and add value to critical minerals on the continent, Executive Director of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), Dr Mithika Mwenda, has said. Speaking to Sputnik
September 15, 2026

TMA Praised For 80% Weather Forecast Accuracy

Tanzania’s Deputy Minister for Transport, David Kihenzile, has commended the Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) for maintaining weather forecasting accuracy of more than 80 percent, saying reliable weather information is helping the Government and the public take early measures against weather-related disasters. Kihenzile
September 12, 2026

Tanzania Orders Urgent Measures Ahead Of El Niño Rains

Tanzania’s Deputy President Deogratius Ndejembi has directed ministries, authorities and institutions responsible for disaster management to take immediate measures to prepare for the expected El Niño rains between October and December 2026, warning that early intervention is critical to preventing damage to
September 12, 2026

Tanzania Faces Growing Solid Waste Crisis

Tanzania is facing a growing solid waste management challenge after new government figures revealed that the country generates 689,144 tonnes of solid waste every month, yet only 49.2 percent is collected, raising concerns over public health, environmental pollution and urban resilience. The
September 10, 2026

TOSCI Assesses Potato Seed Production in Iringa

The Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute (TOSCI), led by its Director General, Nyasebwa Chimagu, has conducted a working visit to Iringa Region to assess the current status and future prospects of potato seed production in the country. The visit involved tours of
September 7, 2026

Government Issues 13 Directives To Prepare For El Niño

The Government has issued 13 directives to the public, disaster management committees, ministries, institutions, regions, councils and various sectors to prepare for and mitigate the potential impacts of El Niño rains. The directives include early identification of high-risk areas, conducting risk assessments
September 3, 2026