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Ruto Urges Ukraine to Free Detained Kenyans

Kenya’s President William Ruto has appealed to the government of Ukraine to release several Kenyan nationals reportedly being held in the country after being misled into joining the ongoing war against Russia. According to information from State House, President Ruto held a
November 8, 2025

Ten Wanted as Violence Rocks Multiple Tanzanian Cities

The Tanzania Police Force has released the names of ten individuals wanted in connection with the widespread violence that erupted on 29 October 2025 across major regions including Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Mwanza, Mbeya, Shinyanga, Geita, Songwe, Ruvuma, Mara, Dodoma, Kilimanjaro and Iringa. According to the official
November 8, 2025

Mwanza Court Detains 172 Over Violent District Clashes

Authorities in Mwanza have brought 172 residents before the Nyamagana District Court to face a series of serious criminal charges, including armed robbery, willful destruction of property, unlawful assembly, and disorderly conduct. The suspects appeared before several magistrates on Friday, November 7,
November 8, 2025

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