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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
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Zambian Police Officer Detained Over New Year Jailbreak

A Zambian police officer has been arrested for allegedly releasing 15 prisoners on New Year’s Eve in a bizarre incident that has shocked the nation. Detective Inspector Titus Phiri, reportedly under the influence of alcohol, is accused of taking the keys to
January 3, 2025
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New Orleans Tragedy: 15 Killed in New Year’s Attack

A joyous New Year’s celebration turned tragic in New Orleans when a truck barreled into a crowd of revelers, killing 15 people and injuring more than 30. The attack occurred in the heart of the city’s French Quarter, shattering the festive atmosphere
January 3, 2025
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Montenegro Shooting Claims 10 Lives, Leaves Four Injured

A small Montenegrin community is reeling from shock after a tragic mass shooting in the southern city of Cetinje claimed 10 lives, including two children. Four others sustained severe injuries and are receiving medical care in the capital, Podgorica, according to Prime
January 2, 2025
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Benjamin Mkapa Hospital Achieves 50 Kidney Transplants

The Benjamin Mkapa Hospital (BMH) in Dodoma has marked a significant milestone by successfully performing its 50th kidney transplant, a service it introduced six years ago. This achievement has saved Tanzanians an estimated TZS 1.6 billion in medical expenses that would otherwise
January 2, 2025
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WHO Urges Funding to Tackle Uganda’s Mpox Crisis

The World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted an urgent need for funding to combat the ongoing mpox outbreak in Uganda. The country has reported over 1,000 confirmed cases and six deaths, putting a strain on its healthcare system and resources. In a
January 1, 2025
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Tragic Truck Accident in Ethiopia Claims 71 Lives

A devastating truck accident in southern Ethiopia has left at least 71 people dead, with many others injured, in what has become one of the country’s deadliest road accidents in recent years. The crash occurred in the Bona district, located in the
December 31, 2024
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Tanzania Seeks Investors for $400 Million Soda Ash Plant

The National Development Corporation (NDC) has opened bids for the development of a soda ash processing plant in the Engaruka Basin, located in Monduli District, Arusha Region. This project, expected to cost $400 million, marks a significant milestone in Tanzania’s efforts to
December 31, 2024
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27 Arrested Over Highway Blockade in Kilosa

In Kilosa District, Morogoro Region, 27 individuals are in police custody following unrest in the Magubike area, where they blocked the Morogoro-Dodoma highway. The protest was sparked by the tragic death of 20-year-old Piason Senyagwa, who was fatally struck by a vehicle
December 31, 2024
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Two Suspects Arraigned in Murder of 6-Year-Old

Two suspects charged in connection with the tragic death of six-year-old Graison Kanyenye appeared in court in Dodoma on Monday, December 30, 2024. The case has drawn significant attention, as the young boy’s death has left the community in shock. At this
December 30, 2024
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Kenya Leads Eastern Africa in Diaspora Inflows

Kenya continues to dominate diaspora remittances in Eastern Africa, receiving $4.8 billion in 2024, according to newly released World Bank statistics. This figure dwarfs Somalia’s $1.73 billion and Uganda’s $1.49 billion, cementing Kenya’s position as a leader in leveraging financial support from
December 30, 2024
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