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Ukonga Police Dispensary Opens New Maternity Ward

The Police Force has inaugurated a new maternity ward at the Field Force Unit (FFU) dispensary in Ukonga, Dar es Salaam, in a move aimed at strengthening maternal healthcare services for police personnel and other eligible patients. The facility was officially launched
October 16, 2026

Tanzania’s Tax Revolution Reaches 8.4 Million

Tanzania has transformed its tax administration over the past three decades, expanding the number of registered taxpayers from just 75 at the establishment of the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) in 1996 to 8.4 million today, a milestone that reflects the country’s growing
June 29, 2026

The ICC Faces Its Greatest Credibility Test

At the International Criminal Court’s headquarters in The Hague, a debate is unfolding that reaches far beyond one institution. It is a debate about the future of global justice, the balance between law and politics, and whether international courts can maintain public
June 29, 2026

The Digital Revolution Redrawing Global Power

In a small innovation centre in Kigali, a group of young developers works on software designed to solve problems far beyond their local market. In Lagos, financial technology companies are connecting millions of people to digital services. In Nairobi, entrepreneurs are building
June 29, 2026

The Race To Control Africa’s Energy Future

On the shores of Mozambique, beneath the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, vast energy resources have attracted international attention. In North Africa, solar projects covering enormous desert landscapes are becoming symbols of a possible renewable energy transformation. In East and West Africa,
June 29, 2026

Africa’s Young Generation Could Redefine Global Power

In a classroom in Accra, a young student learns artificial intelligence skills that could shape tomorrow’s industries. In a technology hub in Nairobi, entrepreneurs build digital platforms designed not only for African markets but for global consumers. In Johannesburg, Lagos and Cairo,
June 29, 2026

Uganda Media Shutdown Raises Press Freedom Alarm

A new controversy over press freedom has emerged in Uganda after reports that several major media organisations, including NTV Uganda, Spark TV and Daily Monitor, were ordered to stop operations following alleged instructions linked to the country’s military leadership. The reported shutdown
June 29, 2026

Samia Hosts Dangote As Investment Talks Intensify

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has held high-level talks with Africa’s richest businessman, Aliko Dangote, in a meeting widely seen as reinforcing Tanzania’s ambition to position itself as one of East Africa’s leading destinations for industrial investment and energy development. The meeting,
June 29, 2026

Smart Grid Prevented Bigger Tanzania Blackout

The Tanzanian government has defended the country’s nationwide power outage, saying the blackout was not the result of a catastrophic grid failure but rather the successful activation of an automated protection system designed to prevent far more serious damage to the national
June 29, 2026

Baby Makes History At EU Ministers’ Meeting

A routine meeting of European Union ministers turned into a historic moment this week when Sweden’s Minister for Climate and the Environment arrived with an unexpected participant: her three-month-old son. The infant is believed to be the first baby ever to attend
June 28, 2026

Israel Rejects Withdrawal Until Hezbollah Disarms

Israel has ruled out withdrawing its military forces from southern Lebanon until Hezbollah lays down its weapons, hardening its position despite renewed regional calls for de-escalation following the recent ceasefire involving Iran and the United States. Government spokesperson David Mencer said Israeli
June 28, 2026
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