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Ghana Closes Tehran Embassy Amid Rising Tensions

Ghana has temporarily closed its embassy in Tehran, Iran, and successfully evacuated all diplomatic personnel following escalating tensions in the Middle East involving the United States and Israel. The government emphasized that the move was a precautionary measure to ensure the safety
March 5, 2026

Mvomero District to Begin Monitoring NGO Operations

The Mvomero District Administration has announced plans to begin systematic inspections of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) operating in the district to ensure they adhere to regulations, laws, and their stated objectives. This new measure is aimed at promoting accountability and efficiency in the
November 3, 2024

Botswana’s President Concedes Defeat in Election

 Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi has conceded defeat as preliminary election results indicate that his party has lost its parliamentary majority after nearly six decades in power. The concession came during a press conference in the capital, Gaborone, where Masisi acknowledged the significant
November 2, 2024

Government Urged to Control External Debt Levels

The Tanzanian government to maintain external debt servicing below the current limit of 11.1 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP) and to prevent it from escalating to the critical threshold of 15 percent. Oran Njeza, the Chairman of the Budget Committee
November 2, 2024

Children Under 18 Cannot Receive Life Sentences

The Attorney General of Tanzania, Hamza Johari, emphasized that the legal framework in Tanzania, as well as in many other nations, prohibits children under the age of 18 from being sentenced to life imprisonment. This policy stems from an understanding that children
November 1, 2024

LAAC Chair Urges Reforms in Local Government Leadership

The Chairperson of the Permanent Parliamentary Committee on Local Government Accounts (LAAC),  Halima Mdee, has raised urgent concerns regarding the appointment and accountability of Directors in local councils. During a session in Dodoma, where the committee presented its findings, Mdee urged the
November 1, 2024

MP Highlights Job Connection Issue in Tanzania

 The Member of Parliament for Sumve  Emmanuel Mageni, has shed light on a pervasive issue in Tanzania’s job market: the belief that employment opportunities heavily rely on personal connections. Speaking during a recent parliamentary session, Mageni emphasized that many citizens perceive connections
October 31, 2024

MP Advocates for National Mental Health Council

The Member of Parliament for Iringa Urban, Jesca Msambatavangu has spotlighted the pressing issue of mental health during a recent parliamentary session. She posed a direct question to the Prime Minister regarding the government’s plans to establish a National Mental Health Council,
October 31, 2024
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