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China Hosts Military Parade for WWII Anniversary

Beijing hosted a grand military parade on Wednesday, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, with President Xi Jinping welcoming Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at Tiananmen Square. The event drew high-level
September 3, 2025

Makini Candidate Promises to Abolish Student Loans

Coaster Kibonde, the presidential flag bearer of the Makini Party, has pledged to abolish Tanzania’s student loan system and replace it with free higher education if elected in the upcoming general elections. Launching his campaign in Manzese, Dar es Salaam, Kibonde told
September 3, 2025

Global Mining Interests Target Congo Lithium Reserves

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has granted seven exploration licences to a United States–backed mining firm, opening a new chapter in the global race for lithium, a mineral that has become indispensable for the clean energy revolution. According to officials in
September 3, 2025

CUF Candidate Vows Crackdown On Public Theft

Gombo Samandito Gombo, the presidential candidate for the Civic United Front (CUF), has promised to take a hard line against the theft of public resources if elected in the upcoming polls. Speaking in an exclusive interview, Gombo expressed deep frustration with what
September 2, 2025

Tanzania Opens Amnesty Window For Illegal Firearms

The government of Tanzania has announced a special two-month window allowing citizens to hand over illegally owned firearms without facing prosecution. The nationwide amnesty, which runs from September 1 to October 31, 2025, is part of efforts to strengthen community safety and
September 2, 2025

Israeli Strike in Yemen Kills Houthi Prime Minister

An Israeli airstrike on the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, has killed the prime minister of the Houthi-run administration along with several senior ministers, marking one of the most significant blows to the movement’s leadership since the war began. The attack, carried out on
September 1, 2025

Opposition Parties Chaumma and CUF Launch Campaigns

Tanzania’s political season gained fresh momentum on Sunday, August 31, 2025, as two opposition parties—Chaumma and the Civic United Front (CUF)—officially began their campaigns for the upcoming general election, each presenting bold promises for reform and accountability. In Dar es Salaam, Chaumma
September 1, 2025

ACT Wazalendo Expels Member Amid Election Dispute

ACT Wazalendo, a Tanzanian political party, has officially expelled Monalisa Joseph Ndala from its membership, citing violations of the party’s constitution. This decision follows her recent objections to the nomination of Luhaga Joelson Mpina as the party’s presidential candidate. In a formal
August 30, 2025
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