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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

Tanzania Tightens Rules on Foreign Currency Use

In a major move to protect the strength of the Tanzanian Shilling and reinforce economic independence, the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has officially banned the use of foreign currencies in domestic transactions. The directive means that all goods, services, and payment agreements
May 3, 2025

Tragedy In Mara Village As Nurse Killed

A small village in Tanzania’s Mara Region is reeling after a well-known local nurse was brutally killed, in what authorities believe was a case of intimate partner violence. The shocking incident took place late Thursday night in Malembeka Village, located in Bunda
May 2, 2025

Soaring Divorce Rates Spark National Concern

The government has voiced growing concern over the rising number of divorce cases across Tanzania, urging families, marriage institutions, and community leaders to help strengthen the foundation of relationships through values-based education and counseling. Speaking in Parliament during the presentation of the
May 1, 2025

Tanzania Reviews Laws to Tackle Youth Addiction

Concerned by the rising number of young people becoming addicted to shisha smoking and gambling, the Tanzanian government has launched a review of laws regulating tobacco use and gaming activities. The Minister for Constitutional and Legal Affairs, Dr. Damas Ndumbaro, made the
May 1, 2025

Namibian Minister Fired Amid Rape, Bribery Scandal

Namibia’s government has been rocked by a major political scandal following the dismissal of Mac-Albert Hengari from both cabinet and parliament amid serious criminal allegations, including rape, kidnapping, and attempted bribery. The case marks the first major crisis under newly elected President
April 30, 2025

Cardinals to Begin Voting May 7 for New Pope

 The Roman Catholic Church is preparing for a historic moment as 135 eligible cardinals will gather on May 7 inside the sacred walls of the Sistine Chapel to elect a new pope, following the passing of Pope Francis on April 21 at
April 30, 2025

Uganda Brings Latest Ebola Outbreak to End

Uganda has officially announced the end of its latest battle with the deadly Ebola virus, three months after the outbreak first emerged in the busy streets of its capital, Kampala. On Saturday, the Ministry of Health shared the good news with the
April 28, 2025
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