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US Delegation to Visit Russia and Ukraine This Weekend

A United States delegation is expected to travel to Russia and Ukraine in the coming days as Washington intensifies diplomatic efforts aimed at finding a path toward ending the war between Moscow and Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed on Thursday that
September 4, 2026

Uganda Closes Congo Border as Ebola Outbreak Spreads

 Uganda has closed its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo with immediate effect following a worsening Ebola outbreak linked to the rare Bundibugyo strain, as health authorities race to contain the spread of infections across the region. Ugandan officials announced the
May 28, 2026

Trump Rejects Iran Sanctions Relief Without Uranium Deal

US President Donald Trump has said Iran will not receive sanctions relief in exchange for handing over its highly enriched uranium, as negotiations over a possible new nuclear agreement continue amid heightened regional tensions. According to US media reports, Trump has maintained
May 28, 2026

Hamas Military Commander Mohammed Odeh Killed in Gaza Strike

 The newly appointed commander of Hamas’s military wing, Mohammed Odeh, has been killed in an Israeli air strike targeting a residential building in Gaza City, marking another major escalation despite an existing ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. Hamas confirmed on Wednesday
May 28, 2026

US Strikes Iranian Targets as Hormuz Tensions Escalate

The United States has carried out fresh military strikes on Iranian targets amid stalled diplomatic negotiations, sharply escalating tensions in the Gulf and raising renewed fears of a wider regional confrontation. The US military’s Central Command confirmed that the operations targeted missile
May 27, 2026

Tanzania Says Economic Diplomacy Drives Billions in Investments

 Tanzania’s economic diplomacy has delivered significant gains across trade, investment, infrastructure, healthcare, and tourism, the government told Parliament on Tuesday, highlighting what officials describe as growing international confidence in the country’s economic direction. Presenting the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African
May 27, 2026

Tanzania Diaspora Remittances Surge to Sh3.3 Trillion

 Tanzania recorded a sharp rise in diaspora remittances, receiving Sh3.313 trillion in the 2024/25 financial year, up from Sh2.11 trillion in 2023/24, signaling growing financial confidence among Tanzanians living abroad and increasing engagement with the country’s economic development agenda. The figures were
May 27, 2026

Tanzania Says Citizens Safe Amid South Africa Unrest

The Tanzanian government has assured Parliament that no Tanzanian citizen living legally in South Africa has been affected by the ongoing unrest and anti-foreigner tensions reported in parts of the country, dismissing viral social media videos as outdated footage that does not
May 27, 2026

Ousmane Sonko Elected Senegal Parliament Speaker

 Senegal’s lawmakers have elected former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko as Speaker of the National Assembly in a dramatic political comeback that has intensified tensions within the country’s leadership and deepened uncertainty over the future direction of the government. The vote took place
May 27, 2026

Museveni Questions Uganda’s Obsession With Arsenal Victory

 Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has sparked nationwide debate after criticizing leaders and citizens for celebrating English football club Arsenal following the team’s historic Premier League title victory, questioning why the country was focusing heavily on football celebrations while millions of Ugandans continue
May 27, 2026

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
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