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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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Minister Urges TAWA to Enhance Wildlife Management

The Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism, Angellah Kairuki has underscored the critical role of the Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (TAWA) in efficiently managing the nation’s wildlife resources for national development. Her directives were issued during a comprehensive visit to TAWA’s headquarters
July 9, 2024
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TANESCO Announces Planned Power Interruptions for Upgrades

Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) has announced planned power interruptions affecting various regions as part of ongoing railway infrastructure upgrades. Commencing on Monday, July 8, 2024, the interruption will impact areas including Iringa, Njombe, Ruvuma, Mbeya, Songwe, Singida, Shinyanga, Simiyu, Tabora, Mwanza,
July 8, 2024
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Tanzania Grapples with Healthcare Staff Shortage

Tanzania’s healthcare sector faces significant challenges due to a critical shortage of medical personnel, hindering service delivery despite recent infrastructure expansions and technological upgrades. Health Minister Ummy Mwalimu disclosed at a stakeholders’ forum in Dar Es Salaam that over 60% of necessary
July 8, 2024
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Ubungo Market Protest, Authority’s Clarification

The District Commissioner of Ubungo, Dar Es Salaam Hassan Bomboko made an on-site visit today to address escalating concerns among local traders. The visit follows reports that traders had shut down their businesses and blocked roads to protest the decision by the
July 8, 2024
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Sugar Board Works to Regulate Prices

The Sugar Board has been actively working to regulate sugar prices and address the recurring shortages that have plagued Tanzania. The Board’s recent focus has been on determining the real production costs of sugar to ensure fair pricing for consumers. This effort
July 6, 2024
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Gombe Chimpanzee Colony Faces Existential Threat

The renowned chimpanzee colony in Gombe National Park, Tanzania, is under serious threat due to habitat loss and disease. Once home to around 150 chimpanzees in the 1960s, the population has dwindled to approximately 90 today. This alarming decline is primarily attributed
July 6, 2024
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Gold Mine Shutdown Sparks Heated Conflict

The Tanzanian government has suspended operations at a gold mining site in Handali ward, Chamwino District, Dodoma Region, following a violent clash between local small-scale miners and a Chinese miner. The dispute erupted when a Chinese miner introduced a new extraction plant
July 6, 2024
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Sierra Leone Bans Child Marriage Nationwide

Sierra Leone has officially outlawed child marriage, a practice that has long been a severe issue in the country. The new legislation, signed into law by President Julius Maada Bio, prohibits marriage for anyone under the age of 18, imposing stringent penalties
July 6, 2024
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