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Africa Confronts Escalating Urban Waste Pollution Crisis

African cities are facing mounting environmental pressure from rapidly increasing solid waste pollution, forcing governments across the continent to introduce tougher regulations and new accountability measures aimed at preventing a worsening public health and ecological crisis. From overcrowded landfills to plastic-clogged waterways
June 3, 2026
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Tanzania Sees Rising Cancer Cases Nationwide

Tanzania is witnessing a steady rise in cancer cases, with 16,516 new diagnoses reported between 2019 and 2023, according to the latest Ministry of Health report. The increase is partly attributed to lifestyle changes that heighten the risk of non-communicable diseases, highlighting
November 13, 2025
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Few Tanzanian Sex Workers Receive Cervical Screening

A recent study in northern Tanzania has revealed a worrying health gap: less than five percent of female sex workers have ever undergone cervical cancer screening, despite being among the most vulnerable populations. The research, conducted in the Kilimanjaro Region, surveyed 351
November 13, 2025
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Tanzania Battles Rising Threat of Antibiotic Misuse

Across Tanzania, a quiet but alarming trend is emerging — pharmacies are increasingly selling antibiotics and other prescription drugs without requiring a doctor’s prescription. What was once a tightly controlled practice meant to ensure safe medication use has now turned into a
November 12, 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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