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US Plans Ebola Treatment Facility in Kenya Amid Outbreak

 The United States is planning to establish a quarantine and treatment facility in Kenya for American citizens exposed to Ebola, according to international media reports, as the deadly outbreak linked to the Bundibugyo strain continues to spread across parts of Central and
May 28, 2026

Education or Leadership: Who Belongs in Parliament?

As political parties ramp up preparations ahead of Tanzania’s October General Election, a lively discussion has taken center stage across the country: What should truly qualify someone to serve in Parliament? Is it having formal education, such as a university degree, or
July 10, 2025

Traffickers Hide Drugs Inside Human Corpses

A chilling new drug smuggling tactic has come to light in Tanzania, where traffickers are now using human corpses to conceal narcotics, authorities revealed this week. In a press briefing held on July 9, 2025, at the Drug Control and Enforcement Authority
July 10, 2025

US Slashes Nigerian Visa Validity to 3 Months

The United States has cut the validity of nearly all newly issued non-immigrant visas for Nigerians to just three months—and limited them to single entry. The new rule, which took effect from July 8, 2025, means that once a Nigerian traveler enters
July 10, 2025

Ruto Tells Police: Shoot to Injure, Not to Kill

Kenya’s President William Ruto has come under both praise and criticism after publicly instructing police to shoot looters and rioters in the legs, rather than use deadly force. The directive follows days of chaos sparked by youth-led demonstrations and widespread public outrage
July 9, 2025

Trump Reverses Course, Approves Weapons For Ukraine

President Donald Trump on Monday evening authorized the delivery of additional weapons to Ukraine, amid mounting Russian drone and missile attacks that have devastated cities and pushed the war into a darker phase. “We’re going to send some more weapons. We have
July 9, 2025

Grief and Anger as Kenya Mourns Saba Saba Victims

The memory of Kenya’s Saba Saba Day was meant to honor a legacy of democratic struggle. Instead, this year’s commemoration has been marked by bloodshed, sorrow, and a resurgent youth-led movement demanding justice. At least 31 people have died and over 500
July 9, 2025

Deputy PM Praises Tanzania’s Thriving Cooperatives

Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Dotto Biteko has lauded the transformative progress of Tanzania’s cooperative sector, calling it a key driver of economic growth and rural empowerment. His remarks came during the country’s celebration of the International Day of Cooperatives, held this year
July 8, 2025
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