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Rwanda Condemns U.S. Sanctions Over DRC Conflict

Rwanda has strongly condemned recent sanctions imposed by the United States on its military and senior officials, calling the move “one-sided” and unfair. The sanctions follow allegations that Rwanda provided support to the M23 rebel group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
March 4, 2026

Tanzanian Lawmakers Injured in Bus-Lorry Collision

Early on Friday, December 6, 2024, a bus carrying Tanzanian Members of Parliament (MPs) collided with a lorry in Mbande, Kongwa District, Dodoma Region, resulting in injuries to 19 individuals. Among those injured were 16 legislators, two parliamentary officers, and the bus
December 6, 2024

Russia’s Lavrov Warns Against NATO’s Actions

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has issued a stern warning to NATO and the United States, underscoring that Moscow will take all necessary measures to prevent what the West describes as a “strategic defeat” of Russia. Speaking amid heightened tensions over the
December 6, 2024

Warioba Warns of Electoral Risks for Tanzania

A retired Prime Minister and former judge, Joseph Warioba has issued a strong warning about Tanzania’s political environment, stating that the upcoming 2025 General Election could be a critical moment for the nation’s stability. Speaking with journalists, Warioba highlighted serious issues within
December 5, 2024

Germany’s Police Operation Targets Smuggling Network

 German police, assisted by Europol and partner agencies from across Europe, carried out an extensive operation targeting an Iraqi-Kurdish network accused of smuggling migrants from the Middle East and East Africa into Europe. The operation, which took place in several western German
December 5, 2024

Tanzania, UAE Celebrate 50 Years of Diplomacy

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo (Mb), has participated in the celebration of 50 years of relations between Tanzania and the UAE organized by the Anwar Gargash College of Diplomacy of the country. Speaking in
December 5, 2024

Brics Pay To Soon Kick-Out US- Dollar Dominance

The global financial system, heavily influenced by the United States, has been a significant player in international economics for decades. While it has provided stability and growth for many Western nations, it often comes at a steep price for countries in the
December 4, 2024

Biden Pledges $1 Billion in Humanitarian Aid

US President Joe Biden, currently on an official visit to Angola, has announced more than $1 billion in new humanitarian aid for Africans affected by “historic droughts and food insecurity. ” The funding is aimed at providing urgent relief to those displaced
December 4, 2024

Tanzania Bids Farewell To Dr. Faustine Ndugulile

 A heavy cloud of grief hung over Mwongozo Cemetery in Kigamboni on Tuesday afternoon as the body of the late Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, former Kigamboni Member of Parliament and World Health Organization (WHO) Africa Region Director-Elect, was laid to rest. Hundreds of
December 4, 2024

Nandi-Ndaitwah Elected Namibia’s First Female President

Namibia has made history with the election of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the country’s first female president. The announcement of the results on December 3, 2024, confirmed Nandi-Ndaitwah’s commanding victory, securing over 57% of the vote and surpassing the required majority to claim
December 4, 2024
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