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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
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Food Shortages Spark Deadly Protests in Kakuma Camp

Widespread demonstrations have rocked security in Kakuma refugee camp in north-western Kenya , with police firing live bullets at the protestors, according to local media. The protests erupted over food and water shortages in the camp. According to residents, conditions in the
May 4, 2025
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Cholera Outbreak Hits Tanganyika Province in DRC

A cholera outbreak has struck Tanganyika Province in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with over 100 cases reported since the start of this week in the Nyemba and Kalemie health zones. Health officials have confirmed two deaths linked to the outbreak. Dr.
May 4, 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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