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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

Chadema Leaders Cleared In Court Contempt Case

The High Court of Tanzania has dismissed a contempt-of-court application filed against senior leaders of the opposition party, including the Mainland Vice Chairman and Secretary-General. The application accused them of violating a court order that temporarily halted party activities and froze assets
November 28, 2025

Guinea-Bissau Military Coup Sparks Regional Political Alarm

Guinea-Bissau faces a growing crisis after the military seized control of the country, ousting the president and appointing a transitional leader. The deposed president, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, fled to neighbouring Senegal, intensifying concerns over stability in the region. The coup unfolded on
November 28, 2025

NIDA Authorizes Special Window for Record Rectification

The National Identification Authority (NIDA) has opened a one-year special window to allow Tanzanians to correct or update their national identity information, marking the first large-scale record-cleaning initiative since the national ID system was introduced. The announcement was made on November 27,
November 27, 2025

Guinea-Bissau President Seized After Disputed Election

Guinea-Bissau has been thrown into uncertainty after President Umaro Sissoco Embaló was reportedly seized by unidentified armed men just days after a tense and highly disputed national election in which opposition candidates were restricted from fully participating. Sources in the capital, Bissau,
November 27, 2025

Police Probes Social Media Video on Fuel Warning

Tanzania’s Police Force has opened an investigation into a video that has been making the rounds on social media, allegedly showing the Chunya District Police Commander giving instructions to fuel station operators in Mbeya Region. The footage has sparked debate online and
November 27, 2025

Tanzania Leader Rejects Class-Based Society Concept

At the opening of the World Sustainable Transport Week on November 26, 2025, held at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s Prime Minister, Mwigulu Nchemba, delivered a strong message against social inequality and class divisions. He
November 26, 2025

Police Tighten Fuel Sales as December 9 Tensions Rise

Authorities in Chunya District have quietly stepped up security measures ahead of December 9, a date police believe could attract unrest, prompting tighter rules on fuel sales and closer monitoring of transport operators. District Police Commander SSP Nestory John said the move
November 26, 2025
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