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UNESCO Declares Swahili Official Global Language

Tanzania is celebrating a proud moment after the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) officially recognized Kiswahili as one of its working languages. The historic decision was announced on November 11, 2025, during the organization’s General Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan,
November 11, 2025

Congo Students Brave Conflict to Take Exams

In the conflict-ridden eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where the armed group M23 rebels have controlled significant territory, thousands of secondary school students took part in the annual national secondary school exams—a crucial step toward higher education and
June 7, 2025

Tanzania Unveils Ten-Point Health Strategy Agenda

Tanzania’s government has rolled out a bold ten-point agenda aimed at improving health services across the country during the 2025/2026 fiscal year, with a strong emphasis on prevention, affordable care, and equitable access. The Minister for Health, Jenista Mhagama, presented the new
June 3, 2025

Tanzania Moves Forward On Sign Language Rights

Tanzania is making significant strides toward improving communication accessibility for people with hearing disabilities, with more than 300 sign language interpreters now officially registered in a national interpreter database. The milestone was disclosed in Parliament by Hamis Mwinjuma, Deputy Minister for Information,
June 2, 2025

Judge Blocks Ban on Harvard’s Foreign Students

A U.S. federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order against the Trump administration, blocking its controversial attempt to revoke the ability of Harvard University to enroll international students. The ruling was handed down by U.S. District Judge Allison D. Burroughs in
May 24, 2025