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Russia Accuses NATO of Militarising Baltic Region

Russia has accused NATO of turning the Baltic region into a military staging ground for potential confrontation with Moscow, warning that the alliance’s growing military infrastructure and exercises could deepen tensions along Russia’s western borders. Vladislav Maslennikov, director of the Russian Foreign
October 27, 2026

Tanzania Removed From FATF Grey List Watch

After nearly two years of intense reforms and global scrutiny, Tanzania has officially been removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list—a category for countries under increased monitoring due to weaknesses in their systems to combat money laundering, terrorism financing,
June 16, 2025

Netanyahu Appeals To Iranians Amid Rising Conflict

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the people of Iran directly, just hours after Israel launched one of its most intense military operations against Iranian territory in recent years. “Our fight is not with you, the great people of Iran,” Netanyahu said
June 14, 2025

Magufuli Bridge Opening to Unite Lake Regions

Tanzania is preparing for a major milestone in its infrastructure journey with the official launch of the John Pombe Magufuli Bridge, a 3.2-kilometre structure that now connects Kigongo in Mwanza Region to Busisi in Geita Region, across the iconic Lake Victoria. The
June 14, 2025

Kawe MP Gwajima Free to Seek Re-election

Despite the recent deregistration of his church, Bishop Josephat Gwajima, the current Member of Parliament for Kawe, has been cleared by the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) to seek re-election in the upcoming 2025 Tanzanian General Election. The clarification came from Kinondoni
June 14, 2025

Errol Musk Urges Elon to Reconcile With Trump

Errol Musk—father of tech billionaire Elon Musk—has broken his silence over his son’s high-profile spat with U.S. President Donald Trump, calling for the two to reconcile and “restore their relationship.” Speaking to the BBC, Errol Musk described the rift as a product
June 13, 2025

Burundi’s Ruling Party Wins Entire Parliament Seats

The long-standing ruling party, the National Council for the Defense of Democracy–Forces for the Defense of Democracy (CNDD-FDD), has secured 100% of the seats in Parliament following the recently held general election. The official results were announced on Wednesday, June 11, 2025,
June 13, 2025

Tanzania’s Public Debt More Than Doubles Since 2019

Tanzania’s total public debt has climbed to a record Sh104.9 trillion in 2025, more than doubling from Sh50.77 trillion in March 2019, as the country continues borrowing to fund large-scale development projects. Compared to Sh91.71 trillion recorded during the same period in
June 13, 2025
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