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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

Death Toll from Uganda Landslide Rises to 28

The devastating landslide that struck eastern Uganda last week has claimed 28 lives, with more bodies being recovered from the mud, including two young children. The tragedy unfolded on Wednesday when the landslide buried several villages along the slopes of Mount Elgon,
December 3, 2024

Dispute Over Trustees at Mwanza’s Ijumaa Mosque

 A legal dispute has emerged over the newly elected trustees at Ijumaa Mosque in Mwanza, with a group of worshippers questioning their legitimacy. The controversy came to light when 20 members of the mosque, led by Juma Kibira, filed a lawsuit against
December 3, 2024

Prison Facilities Improve with Upgraded Toilets

The issue of sanitation in Tanzanian prisons has seen remarkable improvements, according to the Commissioner General of Prisons, CGP Jeremiah Katungu. He highlighted that in the past, prisons faced significant challenges in providing proper toilet facilities, leading to poor living conditions for
December 3, 2024

More Than 50 Dead in Guinea Soccer Tragedy

A devastating stampede during a soccer match in southern Guinea has left over 50 people dead, with many more injured. The tragedy occurred as crowds tried to flee from growing chaos at a packed stadium. The incident took place in the town
December 2, 2024

Three Dead, 32 Hospitalized After Eating Sea Turtle

Three people have tragically lost their lives, and 32 others are receiving medical treatment in the Philippines after consuming sea turtle meat. The incident took place in the coastal town of Maguindanao del Norte, where members of the Teduray community fell seriously
December 2, 2024

Truck Crash Kills One, Injures Several in Dar

A tragic incident occurred earlier today, Monday, December 2, 2024, in Dar es Salaam, where a woman is believed to have died and several others were injured after a sand truck lost its brakes and crashed into three fish stalls and mattress
December 2, 2024

Tanzania Braces for Heavy Rainfall Over Weekend

Tanzania is preparing for several days of heavy rainfall, as the Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) has issued a warning for 11 regions across the country. Starting today, Saturday, November 30, 2024, intense rain is expected to hit some of the country’s key
November 30, 2024

Landslides in Uganda Leave Over 100 Missing

 A serene evening turned tragic in eastern Uganda as landslides engulfed five villages, leaving behind a grim scene of loss and devastation. The disaster, fueled by days of relentless rain, has claimed 15 lives and left more than 100 people unaccounted for.
November 29, 2024

Dr. Ndugulile’s Body to Be Honored December 3

Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, a trailblazer in Tanzania’s healthcare and political sectors, will be laid to rest on December 3, 2024, in Kigamboni, Dar es Salaam. His passing on November 27 in India, where he was undergoing medical treatment, has left a significant
November 28, 2024
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