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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

Iran Refuses Nuclear Talks Amid Israeli Airstrikes

In a defiant tone on Friday, Iran declared that it would not return to the negotiating table over its nuclear programme while under continued military assault by Israel a statement that deepens global concerns over a conflict now drawing attention from the
June 21, 2025

Retained Earnings Tax Sparks Heated National Debate

The Tanzanian government’s recent proposal to introduce a 10 percent withholding tax on retained earnings has ignited wide-ranging debate, drawing both support and skepticism from economic analysts, Members of Parliament, and the private sector. Announced as part of the 2025/2026 national budget,
June 19, 2025

East Africans To Shoulder Heavy Debt Repayments

The public debt crisis in East Africa is tightening its grip on national budgets, with fresh data showing that Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania will collectively spend over Tsh60 trillion (approx. $23 billion) on debt servicing during the 2025/2026 financial year. This growing
June 19, 2025

Khamenei Warns U.S. Against Striking Iran

Tensions in the Middle East reached a boiling point this week after Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, warned that any military aggression by the United States would provoke “serious, irreparable consequences.” The warning follows U.S. President Donald Trump‘s recent statement insisting
June 19, 2025

Tanzania Rejects UN Claims on Rights Violations

Tanzania has forcefully pushed back against allegations of human rights abuses raised at the United Nations Human Rights Council, following criticism from regional civil society groups and UN experts. The government insists it remains committed to respecting the rule of law and
June 19, 2025

Oil Prices Surge on Israel–Iran Crisis Escalation

Oil prices have surged sharply this week as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate. The ongoing hostilities between Israel and Iran have raised fears of a broader regional conflict that could endanger critical energy infrastructure and global oil supplies.
June 19, 2025

Israel Eliminates Iran’s New Military Commander

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have confirmed the targeted killing of Major General Ali Shadmani, who had just been appointed as head of the Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters — the nerve center of Iran’s wartime command. Shadmani was appointed only two days
June 18, 2025
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