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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

Tanzania’s Public Debt More Than Doubles Since 2019

Tanzania’s total public debt has climbed to a record Sh104.9 trillion in 2025, more than doubling from Sh50.77 trillion in March 2019, as the country continues borrowing to fund large-scale development projects. Compared to Sh91.71 trillion recorded during the same period in
June 13, 2025

Trump May Forgive Elon Musk After Public Dispute

 President Donald Trump has indicated that he might forgive entrepreneur Elon Musk after a widely publicized dispute between the two. The tension arose when Musk openly criticized one of Trump’s signature energy and tax policies, igniting a public back-and-forth that caught significant
June 12, 2025

NATO Summit Sidelines Ukraine Membership Debate

The long-standing hope of Ukraine to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) alliance is expected to be left out of the official statement from the upcoming NATO summit later this month, according to a report by Bloomberg. This move reflects increasing
June 12, 2025

Russia Expands Military Ties with African Nations

Moscow has announced plans to strengthen its military and security cooperation with several countries across Africa as part of a broader strategy to deepen its strategic relations with the continent. On Monday, Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson for the Kremlin, said Russia aims to
June 12, 2025

U.S. Pulls Personnel Amid Growing Middle East Tensions

The United States has begun withdrawing non-essential diplomatic personnel from several key locations. The move signals rising concerns over the possibility of open confrontation with Iran, following the breakdown in nuclear negotiations and growing military uncertainty. The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad is
June 12, 2025

Tanzania Unveils Budget and Development Plan Today

On this Thursday afternoon, all eyes are on the Tanzanian Parliament in Dodoma as the government prepares to unveil its ambitious national budget and development blueprint for the financial year 2025/2026. The session is marked by two major presentations: the national budget
June 12, 2025

Government City Phase II Now 91 Percent Complete

 The second phase of constructing Tanzania’s long-envisioned Government City in Mtumba has reached 91% completion, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing relocation of the national government to Dodoma. Speaking at a press conference on June 11, 2025, Gerson Msigwa, the Government
June 12, 2025

Russia and Ukraine Begin Largest Prisoner Swap Yet

In a significant humanitarian development amid the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war, both nations have initiated the largest prisoner exchange since the conflict began in February 2022. The initial phase involved swapping prisoners of war (POWs) under the age of 25, culminating in emotional
June 11, 2025
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