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Trump Signs Executive Order Limiting Flag Burning

President Donald Trump has reignited a decades-old controversy in the United States by signing an executive order that directs the Justice Department to prosecute individuals who burn or desecrate the United States flag. Announced from the Oval Office on August 25, the
August 26, 2025

Party Rift Deepens as Leaders Call for Unity

Political tensions are running high in Tanga Mjini after a decision by the ruling party to endorse Kassim Amari Mbaraka as its parliamentary candidate sparked protests among grassroots supporters. The move has left many questioning the balance between democracy at the local
August 25, 2025

DR Congo Seeks Death Sentence for Kabila

Military prosecutors in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have formally requested the death penalty for former President Joseph Kabila, accusing him of treason and collaborating with the M23 rebel group. Kabila, who led the DRC from 2001 to 2019, faces
August 25, 2025

President Samia Urges Unity Ahead October Elections

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has urged Tanzanians to place national interests above personal or political agendas, emphasizing that peace and justice are crucial as the country prepares for the General Election scheduled for October 29. Speaking at a Peace Symposium organized by
August 25, 2025

Tanzania Strengthens Oversight to Curb Public Misuse

Tanzania’s Vice President, Dr. Philip Mpango, has called for stricter financial oversight across government institutions, urging leaders to tighten procurement procedures, improve contract management, and enhance supervision of public resources. Speaking at a high-level working session in Arusha, Dr. Mpango emphasized that
August 25, 2025

Drone Strike Sparks Fire at Russian Nuclear Plant

Tensions in the war between Russia and Ukraine escalated sharply on Sunday after Moscow accused Kyiv of launching a drone strike against the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, located just 60 kilometers from the border. The attack coincided with Ukraine’s 34th Independence Day,
August 25, 2025

Trump Appoints Joe Gebbia to Lead Design Overhaul

Former Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia has been tapped by U.S. President Donald Trump to spearhead a new federal initiative aimed at modernizing the way Americans interact with their government online. The project, housed within a newly established National Design Studio (NDS), will
August 25, 2025