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Tanzania Rolls Out Universal Health Insurance

The Government of Tanzania has officially begun implementing a nationwide Universal Health Insurance programme targeting low-income households, in a major step aimed at expanding access to affordable healthcare services across the country. The initiative follows the allocation of Sh48.8 billion to support
May 11, 2026

East Africa Backs Plan to Ease Money Transfers

The East African Community (EAC) has endorsed a transformative Cross-border Payment System Masterplan, a five-year regional strategy aimed at modernizing the way money moves between its partner states. Approved during the 28th Ordinary Meeting of the EAC Monetary Affairs Committee (MAC) held
June 6, 2025

Tanzania Shuts Down Church Amid Controversy

The decision by Tanzanian authorities to deregister the Glory of Christ Tanzania Church, led by outspoken Bishop Josephat Gwajima, has ignited a heated national debate about the intersection of religious freedom and state control. On June 2, 2025, the Registrar of Civil
June 5, 2025

Suspected Suicide Bombers Killed Near Kampala Shrine

In a swift counter-terrorism operation Tuesday morning, two suspected terrorists — including a woman believed to be wearing a suicide vest — were killed in an explosion just outside the Munyonyo Martyrs Shrine, a prominent Catholic pilgrimage site in Uganda’s capital, Kampala.
June 4, 2025

Tanzania Moves to Produce ARVs Locally

In a bold move toward pharmaceutical independence, Tanzania has announced plans to revive the Tanzania Pharmaceutical Industries (TPI) plant in Arusha for the local production of antiretroviral (ARV) drugs. Health Minister Jenista Mhagama revealed the initiative on Monday, June 2, 2025, while
June 3, 2025

Tanzanian Government Shuts Down Gwajima’s Church

A tense atmosphere surrounded the Glory of Christ Tanzania Church – Ufufuo na Uzima on Tuesday after the Tanzanian government officially deregistered the church, citing violations of national laws regulating religious organisations. The church, led by Bishop Josephat Gwajima, a prominent Pentecostal
June 3, 2025

Malian Judge Modibo Sacko Takes Over African Court

Justice Modibo Sacko of the Republic of Mali has officially been elected President of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR), marking a new chapter for Africa’s top human rights tribunal. His election was confirmed during the Court’s 77th Ordinary
June 3, 2025
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