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Lagos Assembly Orders Halt To Makoko Demolitions

The Lagos State House of Assembly has ordered an immediate halt to demolition activities in the historic waterfront community of Makoko, following widespread protests by residents and civil society activists. The suspension comes as authorities respond to concerns over human rights, forced
February 5, 2026

John Mrema Leads Kinyerezi’s New CCM Office Project

 In a move aimed at strengthening grassroots leadership infrastructure and improving public service delivery, the Deputy Mayor of Dar es Salaam, who also serves as the elected councillor for Kinyerezi Ward, John Ryoba Mrema, has officially launched the construction of a new
January 31, 2026

Ukraine Sets Clear Path Toward European Union Membership

Ukraine has taken a decisive step toward its Western future after President Volodymyr Zelensky publicly confirmed that the country is working toward full membership in the European Union by 2027, marking one of the most significant milestones in its modern political history.
January 30, 2026

Borno State Begins Voluntary Return Of Nigerian Refugees

The government of Borno State, northeastern Nigeria, has completed preparations to facilitate the voluntary return of more than 3,000 refugees from neighboring Cameroon to their ancestral homes after over 11 years in exile. This initiative comes as part of broader efforts to
January 29, 2026

Trump Warns Iran Nuclear Deal Deadline Approaches

US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, urging Tehran to negotiate a nuclear deal or face consequences that, he suggested, would be significantly harsher than previous actions. The exchange comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East and
January 29, 2026

Tanzania Strengthens Security, Remains Among Safest Nations

Tanzania continues to rank among Africa’s safest countries, Minister for Home Affairs, Patrobas Katambi, has confirmed, highlighting the professionalism of the Police Force and close collaboration with other security and defence agencies. Speaking in Dodoma on January 28, 2026, during his first
January 29, 2026

Tanzania Government Urges Banks to Ease Local Loans

The Tanzanian government has instructed banks working with local councils to simplify access to small business loans, acknowledging that strict requirements have been preventing many citizens from benefiting from the 10 percent council loan scheme. Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba told Parliament that
January 29, 2026

Borno Begins Voluntary Return of Displaced Refugees

The government of Nigeria’s Borno State has begun a carefully coordinated process to return more than 3,000 displaced citizens from Cameroon, marking a major step in rebuilding communities torn apart by over a decade of conflict in the country’s northeast. The first
January 29, 2026