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Flags Lowered Nationwide to Honor Pope Francis

In a solemn display of respect and mourning, President Donald Trump has directed that all U.S. flags be flown at half-staff to honor the life and passing of Pope Francis, who died on Monday at the age of 88. The order, issued
April 22, 2025

Jangwani Bridge Project Set to Begin This Year

The people of Dar es Salaam may soon breathe a sigh of relief, as plans for the long-awaited construction of the Jangwani Bridge are finally set in motion. After years of seasonal flooding and disrupted transport, President Samia Suluhu Hassan has given
April 21, 2025

Pope Francis Dies at 88 on Easter Monday

Pope Francis, a spiritual leader who spent more than a decade reshaping the Catholic Church with his message of compassion, humility, and reform, passed away peacefully on Easter Monday at the age of 88. The Vatican confirmed that he died in the
April 21, 2025

Truck Crash Raises Alarms Over Urban Safety

When a heavy-duty lorry crashed into a newly built Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) stand earlier this month, it didn’t just damage public infrastructure it struck a nerve across Dar es Salaam. The mangled structure now stands as a painful reminder of a
April 21, 2025

Fifty Dead, Hundreds Missing After Congo Boat Fire

A late-night tragedy on the Congo River has left at least 50 people dead and hundreds more missing after a crowded passenger boat caught fire and capsized, authorities confirmed Wednesday. The vessel, believed to be carrying more than 400 passengers, was making
April 17, 2025

LGBTQ Flag Sparks Firestorm at Polish Debate

A Polish presidential debate took a dramatic and unexpected turn this week when conservative candidate Karol Nawrocki placed a small LGBTQ+ flag on the podium of liberal rival Rafał Trzaskowski, setting off a flurry of reactions both on stage and across the
April 14, 2025

Fierce Winds Paralyse Northern China, Public Warned

Life in northern China has been thrown into disarray as violent winds swept across several provinces, damaging property, grounding flights, and leaving streets eerily empty. For days now, residents have battled gusts so intense that authorities issued a warning for people weighing
April 14, 2025

Tanzania Energy Official, Driver Die In Car Crash

The country is mourning the sudden and tragic loss of Engineer Gissima Nyamo-Hanga, the Managing Director of Tanzania’s national power utility, and his driver, Muhajiri Haule, following a fatal car crash that occurred on the night of Saturday, April 12, in Bunda
April 14, 2025

Dar es Salaam Leads in Number of Street Children

 Dar es Salaam has been ranked as the region with the highest number of children living and working on the streets, painting a troubling picture of the ongoing struggles faced by vulnerable young people in Tanzania’s fast-growing cities. The information was shared
April 12, 2025
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