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Government City Phase II Now 91 Percent Complete

 The second phase of constructing Tanzania’s long-envisioned Government City in Mtumba has reached 91% completion, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing relocation of the national government to Dodoma. Speaking at a press conference on June 11, 2025, Gerson Msigwa, the Government
June 12, 2025

Russia and Ukraine Begin Largest Prisoner Swap Yet

In a significant humanitarian development amid the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war, both nations have initiated the largest prisoner exchange since the conflict began in February 2022. The initial phase involved swapping prisoners of war (POWs) under the age of 25, culminating in emotional
June 11, 2025

US Deploys Troops Amid Los Angeles Immigration Protests

President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of 700 active-duty United States Marines and an additional 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles to assist in controlling widespread protests triggered by recent immigration raids. This marks the first time in six decades
June 11, 2025

Kenya Protests Erupt Over Death of Blogger

Protests have erupted across Kenya following the death of Albert Ojwang, a prominent blogger and political commentator, who died while in police custody. Authorities claim that Ojwang died by suicide, but his family and various human rights groups are demanding an independent
June 11, 2025

Five Western Nations Sanction Israeli Far‑Right Ministers

The United Kingdom (UK), Canada (Canada), Australia (Australia), New Zealand (New Zealand), and Norway (Norway) have imposed sanctions on two influential Israeli cabinet members: Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich. These ministers serve in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s (Benjamin Netanyahu) government and are
June 11, 2025

Chad Halts U.S. Visas Over Reciprocal Travel Ban

A sharp diplomatic rift has emerged between Chad and the United States, after the Central African nation announced it would stop issuing visas to American citizens in retaliation for being included in a renewed U.S. travel ban targeting mostly African and Muslim-majority
June 11, 2025

High Court Halts Chadema Operations After Lawsuit

The High Court of Tanzania has issued an interim injunction suspending all political activities of Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (Chadema), Tanzania’s largest opposition party. The court’s decision follows a lawsuit filed by several party members from Zanzibar, who allege marginalisation within
June 11, 2025

Russia Says Ukraine Delays Istanbul Peace Deal

The Kremlin on Monday reiterated that it remains committed to the Istanbul peace framework previously agreed with Ukraine, blaming Kyiv for allegedly stalling a scheduled exchange of prisoners of war and the bodies of fallen soldiers. Russian presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, speaking
June 10, 2025
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