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UDOM Lecturer Faces Terrorism Charge

A legal case involving a University of Dodoma lecturer has entered a new and more serious phase after prosecutors formally charged Melkisedek Kaijage with a terrorism-related offence, transforming what initially appeared as a dispute over alleged public protest activities into a case
July 24, 2026

Venezuela Frees Political Prisoners After Pressure

Venezuela has begun freeing dozens of political detainees in what rights groups describe as a significant — though still limited — step following mounting international pressure and a dramatic shift in the country’s political landscape. Human rights organization Foro Penal confirmed that
January 26, 2026

CCM Names Lazaro Komba as Peramiho By-Election Candidate

Tanzania’s long-ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), has officially chosen Kalambo District Commissioner Dr. Lazaro Komba to represent the party in the upcoming parliamentary by-election for Peramiho Constituency in Ruvuma Region — a decision that has stirred strong political debate across the
January 26, 2026

John Mrema Transforms ARI Secondary School Development

Dar es Salaam’s Deputy Mayor and Kinyerezi Ward Councillor, Hon. John Ryoba Mrema, continues to bring tangible progress and hope to residents of Kinyerezi, fulfilling campaign promises and demonstrating hands-on leadership since taking office. One of Mrema’s most visible initiatives has been
January 25, 2026

Burundi President Reshuffles Cabinet in Strategic Shakeup

Burundi’s President, Évariste Ndayishimiye, has dismissed two senior government ministers as part of a wider cabinet reshuffle and appointed new leaders to take their place, signaling a fresh phase in the administration’s efforts to strengthen governance and policy direction. In a televised
January 25, 2026

Mbowe Calls for National Healing After Mtei Funeral

Tanzania’s former opposition leader, Freeman Mbowe, has issued a strong call for national reconciliation, urging the government to acknowledge past political wrongs and release political detainees, saying the country continues to carry deep emotional wounds from decades of political tension. Mbowe made
January 25, 2026

Uganda Opposition Leader Reports Violent Night Raid Home

Uganda’s political tensions intensified after opposition figure Robert Kyagulanyi, widely known as Bobi Wine, reported that armed security forces stormed his family residence in Magere during the early hours of Saturday, leaving his wife injured and the property badly damaged. In a
January 25, 2026
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