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SIPRI Warns Peacekeeping Missions at Risk Globally

 A new report released today by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has raised serious concerns about the future of international stability efforts, warning that peacekeeping missions across the world are facing mounting pressure due to declining troop contributions, funding shortages,
May 26, 2026

Acting IG Masengeli Faces Six-Month Sentence

Acting Inspector General (IG) Gilbert Masengeli has been sentenced to six months in prison for contempt of court. The ruling was delivered by Justice Lawrence Mugambi, who ordered Masengeli to surrender himself to the Commissioner General of Prisons within seven days to
September 13, 2024

Police Ban Opposition Protests Set for September 23

Tanzania’s Police Force has officially banned the opposition Democratic Change Party’s planned protests for September 23, 2024, amid growing tensions over the abductions of party members. The protests were announced by party chairman Freeman Mbowe, who called on residents of Dar es
September 13, 2024

Senegal President Dissolves Parliament, Calls for Elections

Senegal’s political landscape is entering a period of heightened tension following President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s recent decision to dissolve the National Assembly, which is controlled by the opposition. This unprecedented move, announced during a nationally televised address, has set the stage for
September 13, 2024

Masauni Calls for Improved Police Conduct

Minister for Home Affairs Hamad Masauni recently addressed concerns regarding police conduct and reaffirmed the commitment to maintaining high standards within the force. Speaking during the inauguration of the Daraja B Police Station in Lushoto District, Tanga Region, Masauni acknowledged existing complaints
September 12, 2024

Kilosa DC Orders Probe into Maternal Death

Kilosa District Commissioner (DC) Shaka Hamdu Shaka has launched an official investigation into the tragic death of a pregnant woman who allegedly passed away due to delays in receiving emergency services after failing to raise TSh 180,000 for fuel for an ambulance.
September 12, 2024

Bashe Defends Farmers, Criticizes Mpina

Agriculture Minister Husein Bashe has called out Kisesa MP Luhaga Mpina, urging him to show gratitude towards the government rather than stirring controversy in the agricultural sector, which he described as vital to Tanzania’s economy. Bashe’s remarks followed Mpina’s claims, circulating in
September 12, 2024

CHADEMA Sets Nationwide Protests

Tanzania’s leading opposition party, CHADEMA, has announced plans for nationwide protests starting on September 23, 2024, if the government fails to address critical issues, including the return of abducted individuals and the resignation of certain political figures. The announcement was made by
September 12, 2024

Call for Swift Justice in Kibao Case

The family of Chadema cadre Ali Kibao has demanded a swift and thorough investigation into his death and requested regular updates on the progress. Kibao, who was abducted by armed men on September 6, 2024, from Kibo Complex, Tegeta, Dar es Salaam,
September 11, 2024

Minister Demands Simplified Water Service System

Minister for Water, Jumaa Awesso, has directed the Rural Water and Sanitation Agency (RUWASA) to ensure that the Government Electronic Payment Gateway (GePG) does not impede water service delivery across the country. The minister stressed that while the system was implemented to
September 11, 2024
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