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Kenya Rolls Out Six-Month HIV Prevention Injection

Kenya has taken a significant step in the fight against HIV by introducing a new long-acting prevention injection that provides protection for up to six months with a single dose. Health officials say the rollout positions the country among the first in
February 28, 2026

Archbishop Ruwa’ichi: Nation Wounded, Dignity Lost

During a solemn Mass on Monday, November 10, 2025, commemorating citizens who lost their lives amid last week’s general election, Archbishop Jude Thaddaeus Ruwa’ichi delivered a powerful homily highlighting the deep wounds inflicted on the nation and the erosion of its dignity. The service
November 10, 2025

Influencer Niffer’s Mother Seeks President Samia’s Clemency

The mother of well‑known Tanzania‑based entrepreneur Jenifer “Niffer” Jovin has broken down in a video appeal, begging Samia Suluhu Hassan for mercy on behalf of her daughter. The plea comes after Niffer’s arrest on 27 October 2025 amid heightened tensions ahead of the 2025 Tanzanian general
November 7, 2025

Tanzanian Intern’s Remains Return Home After Two Years

The remains of a 21‑year-old Tanzanian student, sent home after enduring more than two years of anguish, have finally been returned, bringing some solace to his grieving family. The young man, who travelled to Israel through an agricultural training programme, was among
November 7, 2025

TMA Warns, Dodoma Heatwave Strains Residents

On November 5, residents of Dodoma felt the intensity of an unrelenting heatwave as the Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) provided a detailed update on soaring temperatures and the ongoing dry spell affecting the city. Acting Director-General Dr. Ladislaus B. Chang’a explained that
November 6, 2025

Network Restored as Tanzanians Mourn Loved Ones

Late on the evening of 3 November 2025, internet access was restored in Tanzania, ending a government‑ordered blackout that began on 29 October 2025 amid violent protests spreading across major cities. The move came just hours after the inauguration of President Samia Suluhu Hassan and her
November 4, 2025

Africa CDC Unveils Plan for Stronger Health Institutes

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has launched a new framework to help African countries establish or strengthen their National Public Health Institutes (NPHIs), institutions critical for managing health emergencies and building resilient healthcare systems. The framework was
October 27, 2025

WHO Urges Africa to Invest in Youth

The World Health Organization (WHO) Africa has called on African governments to prioritize investment in youth as a cornerstone for building a healthier, self-reliant, and resilient continent. This appeal was made by WHO Regional Director for Africa, Professor Mohamed Yakub Janabi, during
October 27, 2025

Tanzanian Muslims Unite in Prayers for Peace

 Muslims across Tanzania gathered on Friday for Jumu’ah prayers, delivering a strong message of peace, unity, and national harmony amid calls for citizens to protect the country’s long-standing stability. In Dar es Salaam, the Regional Sheikh, Walid Omar Al Hadi, led hundreds
October 24, 2025
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