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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

Ministry Conducts Workshop for MPs on WMAs

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism has organized a seminar for the Permanent Parliamentary Committee on Land, Natural Resources, and Tourism, as well as MPs representing Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in their constituencies.   The seminar, held on October 30, 2024,
October 31, 2024

Zimbabwe Ruling Party Seeks Extended Term for Mnangagwa

 Zimbabwe’s ruling party is advocating for an extension of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term. This development comes amidst ongoing concerns over governance, economic challenges, and human rights issues in the country. At a recent party congress, senior officials proposed amendments to the constitution
October 31, 2024

REA Supplies Electricity to 2,400 Njombe Residents

It has been reported that the Rural Energy Agency (REA) has supplied electricity to about 2,400 residents in eight villages within Lupembe Division, Njombe District, in Njombe Region, following support to Matembwe Village Company Ltd, which has generated 550 kilowatts of power.
October 31, 2024

Biden Responds to Criticism During Rally Speech

During a recent rally, President Joe Biden addressed controversial remarks made by a speaker who referred to Puerto Rico as a “floating island of garbage. ” The president did not shy away from responding, stating, “The only garbage I see floating out
October 30, 2024

Government Owes Contractors $14.2 Billion, Says Committee

The issue of unpaid debts to contractors remains a persistent problem, highlighted by the Chair of the Local Authorities Accounts Committee (LAAC), Hon. Halima Mdee, during parliamentary discussions. Speaking passionately in Parliament, Hon. Mdee criticized the government’s response to this issue, suggesting
October 30, 2024

Lawmakers Raise Concerns Over Youth Casino Addiction

Concerns are mounting in Tanzania over youth participation in neighborhood-based casinos, as highlighted by Iringa Urban Member of Parliament, Jesca Msambatavangu. Addressing parliament on October 29 in Dodoma, Msambatavangu voiced deep worries over the growing prevalence of casinos in residential areas and
October 30, 2024

President Samia Urges Spouses to Support Clean Energy

President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, has called upon the spouses of African leaders to leverage their influence in supporting the adoption of clean cooking energy solutions across their countries. Speaking at the opening of
October 29, 2024
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