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Nepal Farmers Struggle After US Aid Cuts

Thousands of smallholder farmers in Nepal are struggling to adapt after the termination of U.S.-funded agricultural development programs that had supported rural communities for years. Among the initiatives affected was Feed the Future, a major USAID-backed program that provided seeds, training, technical
June 12, 2026

Fire Interrupts COP30 Climate Summit in Brazil

A sudden fire broke out inside one of the main pavilions at the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, forcing delegates to evacuate and briefly halting negotiations during a crucial stage of the global talks. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon inside
November 22, 2025

Minister Orders Action Over Delayed Road Project

Tanzania’s Minister of Construction has directed security agencies to detain and question contractors responsible for prolonged delays in a major road project, accusing them of failing to honour their obligations despite the Government making timely payments. The directive follows growing frustration over
November 21, 2025

Samia Launches Independent Inquiry Commission on Violence

Tanzania’s President, [Samia Suluhu Hassan], has officially inaugurated the Independent Commission to investigate incidents of civil unrest that occurred during and after the [2025 Tanzanian general election]. Speaking at the ceremony held at Ikulu Chamwino in Dodoma on November 20, 2025, the
November 20, 2025

Kenyan Authorities Accused of Targeting Young Protesters Online

Amnesty International has revealed that Kenyan authorities allegedly used digital tools and online networks to intimidate and suppress young activists, particularly members of [Generation Z], who led mass protests between 2024 and 2025. The protests, which initially opposed a controversial [Finance Bill],
November 20, 2025

Mudavadi Denies Ruto Family Profiting From Labour Program

Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, [Musalia Mudavadi], has strongly dismissed claims that President William Ruto’s family benefits financially from the government’s labour export scheme to Saudi Arabia. Speaking before Parliament on Wednesday, Mudavadi addressed allegations stemming from a report
November 20, 2025

AU Board Sets New Agenda Against Corruption

Members of the African Union Advisory Board Against Corruption (AUABC) have begun a six-day strategy retreat in Arusha, gathering to reassess how the continent can confront corruption at a time when financial losses continue to rise sharply. According to new estimates, Africa
November 20, 2025

Tanzania’s Main Opposition Rejects Presidential Probe

Tanzania’s opposition party CHADEMA (Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo) has publicly rejected the commission formed by President Samia Suluhu Hassan to investigate the post-election violence following the October 29, 2025 poll. In a statement signed by Vice-Chairperson John Heche, the party described the inquiry
November 19, 2025
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