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Grieving Mother Speaks Out in Search for Humphrey Polepole

The Tanzania Police Force has opened a formal investigation into the alleged abduction of former diplomat Humphrey Polepole, following explosive claims made by his brother, Augustino Polepole, that have gripped the nation and fueled online speculation just weeks before the country’s general
October 7, 2025

Medvedev Warns NATO No-Fly Zone Could Spark War

Tensions in Eastern Europe have reached a new high as former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev warned that any attempt by NATO to impose a no-fly zone over Ukraine could be considered a direct act of war. His comments, shared on social media,
September 16, 2025

Rwanda and DRC Pursue U.S.-Backed Mineral Reforms

For years, the heart of Africa has been both blessed and burdened. Beneath the soil of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) lie vast reserves of minerals that power modern life  cobalt for electric cars, tantalum for smartphones, lithium
September 16, 2025

INEC Cancels Mpina, ACT-Wazalendo Faces Setback

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially annulled the presidential nomination of Luhaga Joelson Mpina, the candidate representing the opposition party ACT-Wazalendo, following the acceptance of a legal objection filed by the Attorney General, Hamza Saidi Johari. The decision, made during
September 15, 2025

Mpina Defends Nomination, Challenges Samia’s Candidacy

Opposition presidential candidate Luhaga Mpina has formally responded to legal objections that sought to block his candidacy, while simultaneously filing a challenge against the nomination of the ruling party’s candidate, Samia Suluhu Hassan. The submissions were made  September 14, 2025, to the
September 15, 2025

Rubio Reassures Israel Amid Qatar Strike Fallout

Marco Rubio stepped onto Israeli soil carrying both reassurance and unease. The U.S. Secretary of State arrived in Jerusalem only days after Israel’s controversial airstrike on Qatar, an operation that drew international condemnation for targeting alleged leaders of Hamas. Rubio’s message was
September 15, 2025

Samia Urges Unity Amid Kigoma Campaign Tensions

The political temperature in Kigoma rose over the weekend when presidential candidate Samia Suluhu Hassan addressed supporters during a campaign stop that has since stirred widespread discussion. Her response came after her parliamentary contender in Kigoma Mjini made remarks suggesting that she
September 15, 2025

Mpina Cleared by INEC, Party Declines Campaign Vehicle

Tanzania’s presidential race took a dramatic turn this week after the High Court overturned an earlier decision that had blocked opposition leader Luhaga Mpina from contesting in the upcoming polls. The Court ruled that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had acted
September 13, 2025

DRC Military Court Reopens Kabila Case Amid Controversy

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Supreme Military Court has ordered the reopening of the treason case against former President Joseph Kabila, raising fresh questions about accountability, politics, and regional stability. The move comes after the government requested that three new witnesses be
September 13, 2025
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