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Eight Dead After Boat Capsizes on Lake Albert

At least eight people have been confirmed dead and 17 others rescued following a tragic boat accident on Lake Albert in the northeastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The incident occurred near Tchomia, in Ituri Province, when the vessel
March 20, 2026

UN Chief Proposes $577 Million Budget Cuts Globally

The head of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, has officially proposed reducing the organization’s budget for the coming year by US$ 577 million — a cut that could translate to roughly an 18 percent reduction in its global operations. In a statement to member states,
December 3, 2025

High Court Rules on Union Day Dispute

The High Court’s Main Registry in Dodoma has approved a case filed by advocate Peter Madeleka challenging the government’s decision to cancel this year’s Union Day celebrations. The suit names the President of Tanzania and the Attorney General as respondents, bringing into
December 3, 2025

Mange Kimambi Faces Money-Laundering Charges In Tanzania

A prominent social-media activist known for her work on X and Instagram, Mange Kimambi, reportedly residing in the United States, has been formally charged in Tanzania with money laundering in a case described by authorities as “economic sabotage.” Court documents (Criminal Case
December 3, 2025

Netanyahu Seeks Presidential Pardon Amid Trial

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally requested a presidential pardon from President Isaac Herzog amid his ongoing corruption trial, a case that has deeply divided the nation. The request, submitted in late November 2025, follows months of contentious legal proceedings and
December 2, 2025

Cameroon Opposition Leader Dies in Detention

A prominent Cameroonian opposition figure, Anicet Ekane, has died while in military custody in Yaoundé, the nation’s capital, his family and legal team confirmed on Monday. Ekane, aged 74, had been arrested on 24 October in Douala and held at the Ministry
December 2, 2025

DRC and Rwanda Leaders Meet for Peace Agreement

Leaders of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda are set to meet in Washington this week to sign a new peace agreement aimed at ending ongoing conflict in eastern DRC. The summit, hosted by the United States, comes months after
December 2, 2025
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