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U.S.-Kenya Ebola Plan Sparks National Outrage

Kenya is facing mounting political and public unrest after the government defended a controversial agreement with the United States to establish an Ebola treatment and quarantine facility in Laikipia, a plan that has triggered protests, legal battles, and growing fears over national
June 4, 2026

Mozambique Declares Two Days to Mourn Cyclone Victims

Mozambique is reeling from the devastation caused by Cyclone Chido, which claimed at least 73 lives and left countless others grappling with loss and destruction. In response, the government has declared two days of national mourning, set to begin at midnight on
December 21, 2024

Arusha Aims to Eliminate Begging in Six Months

The city of Arusha is taking bold steps to eliminate street begging within the next six months, an initiative designed to improve the city’s appeal to tourists, visitors, and businesspeople. The plan, led by the Arusha Regional Government in collaboration with community
December 20, 2024

Tanzania Unveils Affordable Health Insurance Plans

Tanzania has rolled out new health insurance packages designed to make medical care more accessible and affordable for its citizens. The announcement, made by the Minister for Health on Tuesday, introduced two fresh schemes—**Ngorongoro Afya** and **Serengeti Afya**—while discontinuing the older Najali,
December 19, 2024

Tragic Collision Near Mikese Claims 14 Lives

A devastating accident late on December 17, 2014, has left the nation in mourning. Fourteen lives were tragically lost, and eight others sustained injuries in a collision along the busy Morogoro-Dar es Salaam highway near Mikese. The accident involved a cargo truck
December 18, 2024

Cyclone Chido Devastates Mozambique and Mayotte

Cyclone Chido, a storm of unprecedented strength, has left a trail of destruction across Mozambique and the Indian Ocean island of Mayotte. The cyclone, which struck Mozambique on Sunday, brought fierce winds reaching up to 260 kilometers per hour and heavy rains,
December 18, 2024

Tanzania’s Debt Strategy Ensures Sustainable Growth

Tanzania is investing heavily in key infrastructure projects, including the construction of its standard gauge railway, which has raised concerns about the country’s increasing debt levels. However, despite the growing borrowing, the country’s debt situation remains relatively stable compared to its neighbors,
December 16, 2024

 Cyclone Chido Brings Heavy Rain Risk to Mtwara

Southern Tanzania is bracing for potential short bursts of heavy rain as Cyclone Chido continues its journey across the Indian Ocean. The cyclone, currently lingering north of Madagascar, has prompted cautious optimism, with weather experts noting it is unlikely to have a
December 15, 2024

USAID Completes Malaria Initiative in Tanzania

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced the successful completion of the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) Vector Control Project, a four-year effort aimed at reducing malaria transmission in Tanzania. The project, which concluded on December 12, 2024, distributed over 20
December 13, 2024
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