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Kagame Challenges West Over Human Rights Authority

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has launched a forceful challenge to Western governments over their approach to human rights and governance, questioning whether Europe has the moral authority to position itself as the world’s primary judge of political values. Speaking during an interview
June 25, 2026

CCM Adjusts Internal Poll Schedule Ahead of Elections

 Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) has officially announced a change in the timeline for selecting its candidates for parliamentary, local council, and Zanzibar House of Representatives seats ahead of Tanzania’s 2025 General Election. The announcement was made on Tuesday, April 16, 2025, by
April 16, 2025

Opposition Criticizes Tanzania’s Election Code Enforcement

 Tensions are rising in Tanzania’s political landscape after the country’s main opposition party, CHADEMA, was disqualified from participating in the upcoming October 2025 general elections. The disqualification follows the party’s refusal to sign the Code of Ethics issued by the Independent National
April 15, 2025

Lusinde Criticizes National Job System in Parliament

 In a passionate address in Parliament on Monday, April 14, 2025, Livingstone Lusinde, the Member of Parliament for Mvumi (CCM), raised serious concerns about the country’s current employment system. He argued that the system is failing to fairly serve the people of
April 15, 2025

Senegal Begins Formal Talks to Join BRICS Bloc

 Senegal has officially opened negotiations to become a member of the BRICS group of emerging economies, in a move that signals its growing ambition to strengthen its global economic footprint and deepen ties with countries shaping a new multipolar world order. The
April 15, 2025

Kabudi Highlights Four Years of Government Progress

The Minister for Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Prof. Palamagamba Kabudi, on April 14, 2025, shared a detailed reflection on the achievements of the Sixth Phase Government over the past four years, during a press briefing held at the MAELEZO Auditorium in
April 15, 2025

TLS President Faults Interpretation of Electoral Laws

 President of the Tanganyika Law Society (TLS), Advocate Boniface Mwabukusi, has raised serious concerns over what he describes as a misleading interpretation of the law by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), regarding the role of political parties in the upcoming elections.
April 15, 2025

Trump Delays Tech Tariffs to Ease Consumer Impact

President Donald Trump has paused a new wave of tariffs that would have hit smartphones, laptops, and key electronic components imported from countries like China. The decision offers a temporary breather to tech companies and everyday consumers alike, many of whom had
April 14, 2025

CHADEMA Faces Election Ban After Treason Charge

Tanzania’s primary opposition party may be barred from the upcoming general elections in October after its leader was charged with treason last week. On Saturday, the CHADEMA party chose to boycott an event where all political parties were expected to sign a
April 14, 2025

Putin Meets Trump’s Envoy Witkoff on Ukraine talks

  Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Steve Witkoff, a special envoy of U.S. President Donald Trump, in St. Petersburg on Friday to discuss the Ukraine conflict. The Kremlin stated that the meeting focused on “various aspects of the Ukrainian settlement,” with
April 13, 2025
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