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Iran President Defends Religious Nuclear Weapons Ban

 Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, has strongly reaffirmed that his country will not develop nuclear weapons, pointing to a religious ruling by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei that explicitly forbids them. His comments come at a delicate time, as Tehran prepares for another round
February 27, 2026

US-Led Diplomacy Revives Hopes for Ukraine Peace Talks

 Renewed diplomatic efforts to bring an end to the prolonged conflict between Russia and Ukraine have sparked cautious optimism after high-level talks held in the German capital on December 14, 2025. The discussions were facilitated by a United States delegation led by
December 15, 2025

Tanzania Court Dismisses Mwambe’s Application After Bail

The Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court has officially struck out a legal application filed by former government minister Geoffrey Mwambe against top law enforcement officials, following his release on bail. The development brings a temporary pause to the high-profile legal proceedings that have
December 15, 2025

ECOWAS Rejects Guinea‑Bissau Military Coup Plan

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has firmly rejected the transition plan put forward by the military leaders who seized power in Guinea‑Bissau, insisting that the nation must return swiftly to constitutional governance and democratic processes. The statement, delivered after
December 15, 2025

Defamation Claim Against Zitto Kabwe Dismissed

The High Court of Tanzania has dismissed a Sh15 billion defamation lawsuit brought by a private businessman against veteran politician and former opposition leader Zitto Kabwe, ruling that the claim failed to meet the legal threshold required to restrict public debate on
December 15, 2025

UN Applauds Tanzania’s Democratic Resilience

The United Nations has once again highlighted Tanzania as a country that continues to stand out for peace, unity, and social cohesion, both within Africa and on the global stage, despite political pressures linked to the ongoing general election period. Speaking at
December 15, 2025

US Special Envoy Travels Germany For Ukraine Peace Talks

 A special envoy appointed by US President Donald Trump is set to travel to Germany later this week to engage in high-level diplomatic discussions aimed at advancing peace efforts in Ukraine, sources confirmed on Wednesday. The visit underscores the ongoing international push
December 13, 2025

Benin Military Thwarts December Coup Attempt

 Benin faced a tense political moment on December 7, 2025, when an attempted coup shook the capital, Cotonou, government officials confirmed on Wednesday. Spokesperson Wilfried Houngbédji provided a detailed account of the events, emphasizing that the swift and coordinated response by the
December 13, 2025

Tanzanian Minister Elected Vice President UNEA Council

Tanzanian Minister of State in the Vice President’s Office for Union and Environment, Engineer Hamad Masauni, has been elected Vice President of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA). The announcement was made during the seventh session of the Assembly, which convened at
December 13, 2025
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