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US Delegation to Visit Russia and Ukraine This Weekend

A United States delegation is expected to travel to Russia and Ukraine in the coming days as Washington intensifies diplomatic efforts aimed at finding a path toward ending the war between Moscow and Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed on Thursday that
September 4, 2026

Tanzania State Investments Deliver Record Treasury Windfall

Tanzania’s government has received a record Sh1.32 trillion (about US$510 million) in dividends and other investment returns from state-owned enterprises and companies in which it holds minority shareholdings, highlighting the growing contribution of public investments to the country’s finances. The figure, announced
June 30, 2026

Heavy Security Blankets Dar Ahead Of Protests

Tanzanian security authorities have significantly increased police deployments across Dar es Salaam as the country prepares for a potentially sensitive period marked by online calls for demonstrations and heightened security concerns ahead of the annual Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (Sabasaba).
June 30, 2026

Former Tanzania Tax Official Jailed 20 Years Over Ivory

A Tanzanian court has sentenced a former senior tax official to 20 years in prison after convicting him of illegally possessing and transporting government-protected wildlife trophies in a case that underscores the country’s continued crackdown on wildlife trafficking. The Resident Magistrate’s Court
June 30, 2026

Tanzania’s Tax Revolution Reaches 8.4 Million

Tanzania has transformed its tax administration over the past three decades, expanding the number of registered taxpayers from just 75 at the establishment of the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) in 1996 to 8.4 million today, a milestone that reflects the country’s growing
June 29, 2026

The ICC Faces Its Greatest Credibility Test

At the International Criminal Court’s headquarters in The Hague, a debate is unfolding that reaches far beyond one institution. It is a debate about the future of global justice, the balance between law and politics, and whether international courts can maintain public
June 29, 2026

The Digital Revolution Redrawing Global Power

In a small innovation centre in Kigali, a group of young developers works on software designed to solve problems far beyond their local market. In Lagos, financial technology companies are connecting millions of people to digital services. In Nairobi, entrepreneurs are building
June 29, 2026

The Race To Control Africa’s Energy Future

On the shores of Mozambique, beneath the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, vast energy resources have attracted international attention. In North Africa, solar projects covering enormous desert landscapes are becoming symbols of a possible renewable energy transformation. In East and West Africa,
June 29, 2026

Africa’s Young Generation Could Redefine Global Power

In a classroom in Accra, a young student learns artificial intelligence skills that could shape tomorrow’s industries. In a technology hub in Nairobi, entrepreneurs build digital platforms designed not only for African markets but for global consumers. In Johannesburg, Lagos and Cairo,
June 29, 2026

Uganda Media Shutdown Raises Press Freedom Alarm

A new controversy over press freedom has emerged in Uganda after reports that several major media organisations, including NTV Uganda, Spark TV and Daily Monitor, were ordered to stop operations following alleged instructions linked to the country’s military leadership. The reported shutdown
June 29, 2026

Samia Hosts Dangote As Investment Talks Intensify

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has held high-level talks with Africa’s richest businessman, Aliko Dangote, in a meeting widely seen as reinforcing Tanzania’s ambition to position itself as one of East Africa’s leading destinations for industrial investment and energy development. The meeting,
June 29, 2026
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