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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

U.S. Army Ends Transgender Enlistment and Health Coverage

The U.S. Army has announced that it will no longer accept transgender individuals for enlistment, nor will it provide gender-affirming medical care for active-duty service members. This new directive comes as part of a broader push from the Department of Defense, seeking
February 15, 2025

Tanzania Wins Two Seats at African Union

The United Republic of Tanzania has secured two positions in the African Union elections. Prof. Kennedy Gastorn won the seat for the African Union Commission on International Law, while Mr. Benjamin Kapera secured a position on the African Union Advisory Board on
February 14, 2025

US Shifts Stance on Ukraine’s NATO Membership

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth made waves on Wednesday with a candid statement about the future of Ukraine’s NATO membership, saying it’s “unrealistic” for the country to join the alliance while embroiled in its ongoing conflict with Russia. Hegseth’s comments marked
February 13, 2025

Court Begins Hearing DRC’s Case Against Rwanda

On February 12, 2025, the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) began hearing a high-stakes case filed by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) against Rwanda. The case, numbered 007/2023, is focused on alleged human rights violations committed by rebel
February 13, 2025

Tanzania’s ‘Made in Tanzania’ Logo Deadline Set

The government of Tanzania has set a three-month deadline for finalizing the much-anticipated “Made in Tanzania” logo, a project aimed at boosting the country’s brand identity on the global stage. On February 12, Minister for Industry and Trade, Dr. Selemani Jafo, announced
February 13, 2025

Trump and Putin Discuss Peace Talks for Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump has shared that he recently had a “very good” phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The two leaders discussed possible steps toward ending the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. According to Trump, Putin expressed a strong desire to
February 13, 2025

Zelensky Suggests Territory Swap for Peace

 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed a territorial exchange with Russia Speaking recently, he suggested that Ukraine could be open to exchanging land it currently controls in Russia’s Kursk region for the territories held by Russia in Ukraine. The proposal comes as
February 13, 2025
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