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Zimbabwe Halts Lithium Exports Amid Industry Overhaul

Zimbabwe has announced the immediate and indefinite suspension of all raw mineral and lithium concentrate exports, citing concerns over malpractice, revenue leakages, and weak regulatory oversight in the mining sector. The government says the move is aimed at strengthening domestic processing, boosting
February 26, 2026

Life Grows Harder in Goma Under Rebel Control

One year after armed fighters from the M23 movement seized the strategic lakeside city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, residents say daily life has become more difficult, uncertain, and painful than ever before. Once a vibrant commercial hub near
January 28, 2026

Unity Seen as Path to Tanzania’s New Constitution

A Tanzanian Member of Parliament has urged the nation to put unity and respect at the heart of the long-awaited constitutional reform process, warning that divisions could once again derail hopes for a new supreme law. Addressing Parliament in Dodoma on Tuesday,
January 28, 2026

Bulaya Urges Youth to Seize Economic Opportunities

A Tanzanian legislator has called on young people across the country to rise and seize emerging economic opportunities outlined by President Samia Suluhu Hassan, saying the future of national development rests firmly in the hands of the youth. Speaking on January 27,
January 28, 2026

African Youth Reject Handouts, Demand Jobs and Dignity

Youth in a local community recently made headlines after rejecting bags of rice offered by a visiting politician who had earlier promised employment opportunities but arrived instead with food handouts. What began as a campaign-style outreach quickly turned into a powerful protest,
January 27, 2026

Fake Kenyan Lawyer Case Exposes Gaps in Justice

The arrest of Brian Mwenda, a Kenyan man accused of impersonating a qualified lawyer and successfully handling dozens of court cases, has continued to spark intense public debate about professional regulation and the strength of legal safeguards in Kenya. Mwenda’s story first
January 27, 2026

President Samia to Mark Birthday With Tree Planting

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected today to mark her 66th birthday by leading a major tree-planting campaign in Zanzibar, turning the personal milestone into a national call for environmental protection and climate action. The president is scheduled to join residents
January 27, 2026

President Samia Pays Tribute to Late Judge Mushi

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has sent a heartfelt message of condolences to the Chief Justice of Tanzania, Justice George Masaju, following the death of retired High Court Judge Emilian Mushi. The late judge passed away on Saturday at Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH),
January 26, 2026

Cuba Condemns U.S. for Blocking Venezuelan Oil Shipments

A senior Cuban diplomat has accused the United States of engaging in what he described as “international piracy” amid escalating tensions over Venezuelan oil deliveries to the island nation. The allegations follow a series of U.S. actions that have disrupted oil shipments
January 26, 2026
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