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Historic Ruling Settles Gaddafi-Funded Mosque Dispute

The High Court of Tanzania has brought an end to a years-long ownership dispute over a prominent religious complex in Butiama that traces its origins to a unique chapter in African political and religious history involving Tanzania’s founding president, Julius Nyerere, and
June 25, 2026

World Bank Raises Poverty Threshold to $3 Daily

The World Bank has officially revised the international poverty line, increasing it from $2.15 to $3.00 per person per day. The new figure—equivalent to approximately TSh7,834—is now the globally accepted threshold for extreme poverty. The change was announced following the release of
July 8, 2025

Uganda’s HIV Burden Grows Beyond 1.5 Million

Uganda is facing a renewed public health challenge as the number of people living with HIV/AIDS has climbed to over 1.5 million, according to new data released in 2024 by the Uganda AIDS Commission. The rise serves as a stark reminder that
July 4, 2025

Pastoralists Urge Action on Brain Disease Killing Goats

 For the Maasai and other pastoralist communities in northern Tanzania, livestock are more than economic assets—they represent history, culture, and survival. But now, a deadly and little-known disease is threatening their way of life. Known locally as Ormilo—meaning “dizziness” in the Maasai
July 4, 2025

Kenyan Protest Victim Boniface Kariuki Declared Brain Dead

Boniface Kariuki, a 29-year-old face mask vendor in Nairobi, has been declared brain dead after being shot in the head by police during anti-government protests on June 17, 2024. The shooting occurred amid widespread demonstrations against Kenya’s controversial Finance Bill 2024, which
June 30, 2025

Eleven Killed in Sudan Desert Gold Mine Collapse

A devastating mine collapse in northeastern Sudan has left eleven gold miners dead and seven others injured, in yet another tragic incident highlighting the dangerous conditions facing artisanal miners in the country. The collapse occurred at the Kirsh al-Fil site, deep in
June 30, 2025

Lenacapavir: A New Biannual Injection Offering Hope in HIV Prevention

Lenacapavir is the latest development in HIV prevention—a biannual injection designed to significantly reduce the risk of HIV infection. Initially developed to address drug resistance in patients living with HIV/AIDS, lenacapavir has shown remarkable effectiveness in recent clinical trials, with prevention rates
June 25, 2025
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