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Ruling Party Claims 113 of 115 Women’s Special Seats

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed the appointment of 115 women to parliament under the special-seats quota, with one slot still pending as elections in the Fuoni and Siha constituencies await conclusion. Out of the 115 names released, the ruling
November 8, 2025

Observers Urge Overhaul After Tanzanian Vote Crisis

International observer teams have raised serious concerns about the conduct of Tanzania’s 29 October general election. While logistical efforts by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) were broadly noted, major democratic issues overshadowed the process. The mission of the Southern African Development Community
November 7, 2025

Putin Sends Special Message to Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu

President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania on Thursday received a special message from Russian President Vladimir Putin. The message was delivered at the State House in Chamwino, Dodoma by Russian envoy Sergei Kiriyenko on November 6, 2025. The closed-door meeting, which lasted
November 7, 2025

Zuma, Traoré Unite for Africa’s Liberation Path

A Former South African president Jacob Zuma and Burkina Faso’s leader Ibrahim Traoré met at the presidential palace for discussions that many observers regard as a signal of renewed ambition for African autonomy. Zuma, who served as South Africa’s head of state
November 6, 2025

Russian Officials Prepare for Potential Nuclear Tests

Russian President Vladimir Putin has told his key ministers and security agencies to begin drawing up options for the possible resumption of nuclear weapons testing — but only if the United States moves first. At a session of the Russian Security Council, Putin directed the
November 6, 2025

South Sudan President Fires Finance Minister Again

South Sudan’s political landscape has once again been shaken after President Salva Kiir dismissed his Finance Minister, Athian Diing Athian, barely two months after appointing him. The decision, announced by the national broadcaster on November 3, 2025, marks yet another reshuffle in
November 5, 2025

Tanzanian Opposition Leader John Heche Faces Charges

After spending nearly two weeks in police custody, Tanzania’s opposition figure John Heche, the Vice Chairman of the Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA), is expected to appear in court soon to face terror-related charges, his lawyer confirmed on Tuesday night, November
November 5, 2025

Dr. Nchimbi Takes Office as Tanzania’s New Vice-President

Tanzania’s new Vice-President, Dr. Emmanuel Nchimbi, officially assumed office on November 4, 2025, at Ikulu Chamwino in Dodoma. The event marked a moment of national reflection and transition as Dr. Philip Mpango, his predecessor, handed over responsibilities after years of dedicated public
November 5, 2025