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Nepal Farmers Struggle After US Aid Cuts

Thousands of smallholder farmers in Nepal are struggling to adapt after the termination of U.S.-funded agricultural development programs that had supported rural communities for years. Among the initiatives affected was Feed the Future, a major USAID-backed program that provided seeds, training, technical
June 12, 2026

Interior Ministry Leadership Transition Underway

Tanzania’s Ministry of Home Affairs has entered a new phase of leadership following the formal handover of office by Innocent Bashungwa to George Simbachawene in a ceremony held on November 18, 2025, at the ministry’s headquarters in Mtumba, Dodoma. In his remarks
November 19, 2025

Government Pushes Efficiency Across Water Sector

Tanzania’s Minister for Water, Jumaa Aweso, has urged employees in the water sector to demonstrate the confidence placed in them by President Samia Suluhu Hassan by delivering services that produce tangible results for citizens. His remarks follow his official reception in Dodoma
November 19, 2025

Opposition Rejects Government Inquiry Into Unrest

The opposition party ACT Wazalendo has announced that it will not participate in the national commission formed by President Samia Suluhu Hassan to investigate the incidents of unrest that shook the country on October 29, 2025, and the days that followed. The
November 19, 2025

Rights Group Demands Release of Election Detainees

The Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition (THRDC) has called for the immediate release of all individuals arrested or detained in connection with the 2025 General Election, arguing that many of the cases show signs of irregularities and lack of due process. The
November 19, 2025

New Agriculture Minister Vows Steady Sector Continuity

The newly appointed Minister for Agriculture, Daniel Godfrey Chongolo, has assured senior officials and staff of the ministry that the government’s development agenda will continue smoothly by building on the foundation laid by his predecessor. He emphasized that the achievements recorded so
November 19, 2025

Tanzania President Warns Ministers After Recent Unrest

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has warned that the recent unrest and destruction experienced in Tanzania may undermine the country’s credibility in securing international loans, urging newly appointed ministers to prepare for tighter financial conditions and a greater reliance on domestic resources. Speaking
November 18, 2025

Congo, M23 Move Toward New Peace Path

A renewed sense of cautious hope is emerging in Central Africa after the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel movement signed a fresh framework agreement in Qatar, aimed at easing one of the region’s most protracted conflicts. The
November 18, 2025
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