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Brics Reshapes Global Economy Beyond Dollar

For nearly eight decades, the United States dollar has stood at the center of global finance, dominating international trade, energy markets and central bank reserves. But a new financial contest is emerging as BRICS nations push to build alternative systems that could
July 25, 2026

Uganda Marks 63rd Independence Day with Unity, Growth

On October 9, 2025, Uganda celebrated its 63rd Independence Day at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala. The event highlighted the nation’s journey toward unity and progress since gaining independence from British colonial rule in 1962. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni delivered a keynote
October 10, 2025

Dar es Salaam Leader Moves to Fix Water Crisis

Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner Albert Chalamila made an unannounced visit to the offices of the Dar es Salaam Water and Sanitation Authority (DAWASA) in Mwananyamala, Kinondoni. The visit came as residents across several city districts continue to grapple with inconsistent water
October 10, 2025

Inspector Testifies as Tundu Lissu Treason Case Deepens

The long-running treason trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu took another turn on Thursday as Inspector John Kaaya, a police cyber-crime officer, testified before a three-judge panel at the High Court of Tanzania. The courtroom, packed with observers and journalists, listened closely
October 10, 2025

Government Orders Tobacco Firms to Clear Farmer Debts

Minister of Agriculture Hussein Bashe issued a strong directive to tobacco-buying firms across Tanzania: settle your debts to farmers — more than US$5 million in total — by October 30, 2025. The announcement came during a special meeting that brought together farmers,
October 10, 2025

Historic Ceasefire Agreement Reached in Gaza

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on October 8, 2025, that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan aimed at ending the prolonged conflict in Gaza. The initial agreement includes the release of all hostages held by
October 9, 2025

Tanzania Strengthens Fight Against Mineral Smuggling

 Government experts from multiple agencies convened in Dodoma this week to discuss strategies for tackling mineral smuggling in Tanzania, under the guidance of Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Minerals, Msafiri Mbibo. The meeting brought together officials from law enforcement, inspection
October 9, 2025

ICC Convicts Former Militia Chief for Darfur Atrocities

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has found former Janjaweed commander Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, widely known as Ali Kushayb, guilty of 27 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity for his role in the brutal conflict that ravaged Sudan’s Darfur region
October 8, 2025

EAC Faces Growing Strains Amid Civil Society Alarm

Regional unity within the East African Community (EAC) is showing signs of strain, as civil society organisations warn that corruption, trade barriers, digital inequality, and insecurity are threatening to stall decades of integration efforts. These concerns were voiced during the 2025 East
October 8, 2025
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