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Tanzania High Court Dismisses Lissu Objections Case

The High Court of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam Sub-Registry, has dismissed preliminary objections seeking to block opposition figure Tundu Lissu from being joined in an ongoing property division case involving senior officials of Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA). The ruling, delivered
March 3, 2026

Ukrainian Journalist Accuses Zelensky of Silencing Opposition

A Ukrainian journalist has made explosive claims against President Volodymyr Zelensky, accusing him of cracking down on political opponents through imprisonment and even violence. The journalist, whose name has not been widely disclosed, described Zelensky’s leadership as authoritarian, saying, “Zelensky took Ukraine
March 12, 2025

Trump Says Russia Easier To Work With Than Ukraine

In a statement that has stirred fresh debate, U.S. President Donald Trump has said he finds it easier to deal with Russia than Ukraine, a remark that comes as his administration takes a different approach to the ongoing conflict in Eastern Europe.
March 12, 2025

President Samia Calls for Early Election Declarations

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has urged district commissioners (DCs), district executive directors (DEDs), and other government officials planning to contest in the 2025 General Election to notify the government in advance. She warned that failure to do so could lead to disqualification
March 12, 2025

Lavrov Criticizes Zelensky Over Nuclear Comments

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has expressed strong disapproval of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s recent remarks about nuclear weapons, calling them reckless and dangerous. Lavrov’s comments come amid the ongoing conflict between the two nations, highlighting the high stakes of any nuclear
March 11, 2025

Trump’s Envoy Steve Witkoff to Meet Putin

Steve Witkoff, a former U.S. envoy under President Donald Trump, is preparing to travel to Moscow for a significant meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The upcoming visit, scheduled for mid-March 2025, has caught the attention of many due to the current
March 11, 2025

X Faces Major Cyberattack; Musk Points to Ukraine

On March 10, 2025, users of the social media platform X faced major disruptions, with the service experiencing a massive cyberattack that left thousands of users unable to access their accounts. The attack, which began early in the morning, disrupted the platform’s
March 11, 2025

Xi Jinping to Visit U.S. for Talks in June

Chinese President Xi Jinping is preparing for a visit to the United States in June 2025, where he is expected to meet with President Donald Trump. The meeting, often referred to as a “birthday summit” because it will take place near both
March 11, 2025

Philippines Arrests Former President Duterte Over ICC Warrant

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested following an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant accusing him of crimes against humanity related to his administration’s brutal anti-drug campaign. The arrest occurred on March 11, 2025, when Duterte returned to Manila from a
March 11, 2025

Tanzania Bids Farewell to Professor Philemon Sarungi

 Mourners gathered in Dar es Salaam to pay their last respects to the late Professor Philemon Sarungi, a respected orthopaedic surgeon, former Cabinet minister, and dedicated public servant. The 88-year-old, who passed away last week, was laid to rest at Kinondoni Cemetery
March 11, 2025
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