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Russia-Africa Trade Reaches All-Time High, Lavrov Says

Russia’s foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, addressed the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum, highlighting the significant achievements in trade relations between Russia and Africa, which reached an all-time high last year. Lavrov stressed that the growth in trade should be just the beginning, urging both
November 10, 2024

Tanga RC Commends Tanzania and Uganda for EACOP Project

Tanga Regional Commissioner, Dr. Batilda Buriani, has praised the governments of Tanzania and Uganda for constructing the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), which has opened up investment opportunities for citizens in both nations with longstanding ties. Dr. Buriani highlighted that these
November 10, 2024

EAC Ministers Agree to Accelerate Regional Integration

Ministers responsible for East African Affairs in the member states of the East African Community (EAC) have resolved to expedite the implementation of key regional agreements and initiatives aimed at strengthening economic integration. The decision was made during the 34th meeting of
November 9, 2024

South Sudan President Kiir Announces Election Delay

President of South Sudan, Salva Kiir, has announced the postponement of the country’s general elections until December 2026, citing delays in the preparation process. The announcement has stirred concern both within the country and internationally, as the move pushes back the possibility
November 9, 2024

Guinea Equatorial Appoints New Director to ANIF

 President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Guinea Equatorial has appointed Zenon Avomo as the new Director General of the National Financial Intelligence Agency (ANIF). This development follows the removal of Baltasar Engonga, the former director, after a corruption scandal involving illicit behavior and
November 9, 2024

Opposition Expels Anti-Corruption Officers, Sparks Debate

In a recent incident stirring political discourse in Tanzania, Godbless Lema, the Northern Zone Chairperson for the opposition party CHADEMA, expelled three anti-corruption officers from a CHADEMA candidate seminar, sparking concerns and a pointed response from the anti-corruption agency. The officers, affiliated
November 9, 2024

Makalla Calls for Fairness in Local Government Elections

Amid rising anticipation for Tanzania’s local government elections set for November 27, Amos Makalla, Secretary for Ideology, Publicity, and Training in the National Executive Council (NEC), has urged election supervisors to ensure a level playing field for all parties fielding candidates. Speaking
November 9, 2024

Black Communities Targeted by Racist Texts After Election

The day following a contentious presidential election, Black people across the United States including many children received alarming, racist text messages that referenced the President-elect. The messages, sent from anonymous sources, spread fear and frustration in communities already facing heightened tensions from
November 9, 2024
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