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Wami Ruvu Basin Takes Measures Against El Niño Floods

The Wami Ruvu Basin Water Board is taking precautionary measures to minimise the potential impact of heavy El Niño rainfall, including flooding and damage to riverbanks that could threaten nearby communities.   Omary Kizulwa, a Groundwater Specialist at the Wami Ruvu Basin
October 17, 2026

Bobi Wine Condemns Security Action at Kampala Market

Uganda’s opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has strongly criticized security forces over their use of water to disperse civilians at Kalerwe Market in Kampala, an incident that has sparked renewed concern about civil liberties and the protection of
December 17, 2025

Strong Winds Bring Down Liberty Statue In Brazil

A powerful windstorm has toppled a replica of the Statue of Liberty in southern Brazil, after violent gusts swept through the area at speeds of up to 90 kilometres per hour, local authorities have confirmed. The incident occurred in the city of
December 16, 2025

Truphena Muthoni Honoured After Breaking Environmental Record

A 22-year-old environmental guardian, Truphena Muthoni, received special recognition from President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi, on 15 December 2025, following her extraordinary achievement of hugging a tree continuously for 72 hours, setting a new world record. The feat has sparked
December 16, 2025

Ex-Congo Rebel Leader Sentenced Thirty Years Prison

A French court has sentenced Roger Lumbala, the former leader of a Congolese rebel faction, to 30 years in prison for his role in crimes against humanity during the Second Congo War. The judgment, delivered on 15 December 2025, highlights the growing
December 16, 2025

M23 Rebels Set Conditional Exit From Uvira Town

The M23 rebel group has announced its planned withdrawal from the town of Uvira in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), describing the move as a step to ease military tensions and signal its willingness to participate in renewed peace efforts. The
December 16, 2025

Tanzania Strengthens Security After Uvira Seized

Tanzania has moved quickly to reinforce security along its western border following fresh unrest in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, after dozens of civilians crossed Lake Tanganyika into Kigoma Region seeking safety. Authorities say at least 52 people have entered Tanzania after
December 16, 2025

Redefining Parenting And Mental Health In Diaspora Homes

Raising children far from home is forcing many parents to rethink ideas they once considered unquestionable. For Tanzanian parents living in the diaspora, particularly in Western countries, parenting has become a delicate balancing act between deeply rooted cultural values and unfamiliar social
December 16, 2025
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