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Madagascar Assumes Leadership of SADC Council Ministers

Madagascar has formally assumed the chairmanship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Council of Ministers, as member states were urged to strengthen regional cooperation and push for deeper economic integration. The announcement came during a ceremony attended by top diplomats and
August 13, 2025

Samia Inspires Unity at CCM Fundraising Launch

President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Chairperson of Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), officially launched the party’s major fundraising drive ahead of the 2025 Tanzanian general election. The event, held at Mlimani City in Dar es Salaam, aimed to raise TZS 100 billion to finance
August 13, 2025

CCM Plans New Primary Elections for Kongwa Seat

The ruling Chama cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party has announced it will hold fresh primary elections for the Kongwa parliamentary seat on Sunday, August 17, 2025. This comes after the passing of former Speaker of the National Assembly Job Ndugai, who was leading
August 12, 2025

Tanzania Police Urged to Boost Cyber Election Security

Vice-President Dr. Philip Mpango has called on the Tanzania Police Force to strengthen their efforts in monitoring online spaces as the country approaches its upcoming General Election. Speaking at the annual conference for senior police officers held at the Tanzania Police School
August 12, 2025

Colombian Presidential Hopeful Dies Following Attack

Miguel Uribe, a leading candidate in the upcoming Colombian presidential race, tragically passed away late Monday night, nearly two months after he was critically wounded in a shooting incident during his election campaign. The 39-year-old senator from the conservative party had been
August 12, 2025

Deadly Assault on Sudan’s Abu Shouk Refugee Camp

At least 40 people have been killed and 19 others injured after fighters from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacked the Abu Shouk camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs) near El-Fasher in North Darfur, Sudan. The camp, home to approximately 450,000 displaced
August 12, 2025

Rwanda Denies UN Claims Over M23 Rebel Support

The government of Rwanda has strongly rejected recent allegations by the United Nations that its military is backing the M23 rebel group active in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). In an official statement, Rwanda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs dismissed the
August 12, 2025

East Africa Sees Major Drop in Call Rates

Consumers across Tanzania are enjoying significantly lower costs when making calls to other East African Community (EAC) countries, thanks to a new regional initiative aimed at harmonising roaming charges. According to the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA), the average cost of a
August 12, 2025

Federal Takeover Intensifies Washington Crime Debate

Tensions are rising in the U.S. capital after President Donald Trump announced a sweeping plan to address crime and homelessness, including taking federal control of the city’s police force and deploying hundreds of National Guard troops. Speaking from the White House, Trump
August 12, 2025
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