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US Tightens Ebola Travel Restrictions on DRC

 The United States has imposed stricter travel measures for its citizens departing the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as health authorities respond to the country’s ongoing Ebola outbreak, which has spread into new areas and continues to claim lives. Under the new
July 16, 2026
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Tz, Issues Public Alert: Rising Cases of Influenza and Dengue

The government of Tanzania has issued a renewed public health alert following an increase in seasonal respiratory infections and ongoing regional risks linked to infectious disease outbreaks, urging citizens to remain vigilant and maintain preventive measures to protect public health. In an
February 25, 2026
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Kano Islamic Police Detain Muslims During Ramadan

In northern Nigeria’s Kano State, Islamic authorities have detained nine Muslims — seven men and two women — for eating in public on the first day of Ramadan, highlighting the strict enforcement of fasting under Sharia law in the region. Ramadan, the
February 20, 2026
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Tanzania Cardinal Polycarp Pengo Dies, Church Mourns

The death of Polycarp Pengo, the retired Archbishop of Dar es Salaam, has marked the end of one of the most influential religious careers in Tanzania and Africa, closing a chapter that spanned more than five decades of priesthood, episcopal leadership, and
February 20, 2026
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Climate Displacement Crisis Forces Urgent Global Action

 A rapidly intensifying wave of climate-driven displacement is forcing governments, humanitarian agencies and global institutions to confront what experts now describe as one of the defining challenges of the 21st century. Across continents, millions of people are being pushed from their homes
February 19, 2026
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UN Warns Migrants Face Extreme Libya Abuses Crisis

A new report by the United Nations has raised alarm over worsening abuses against migrants trapped inside Libya, warning that thousands of vulnerable people — including young girls — face extreme violence, sexual exploitation, torture and even death while attempting to reach
February 18, 2026
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Twelve Miners Die in DRC Copper Mine Collapse

Twelve miners tragically lost their lives after a copper mine collapsed in Tulizembe, located in the mineral-rich Katanga Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The incident occurred early Saturday morning, trapping workers deep inside the mine and prompting a rapid but
February 10, 2026
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Government Pledges Sh15.7 Billion To Transform NCD Care

The Tanzanian government has allocated Sh15.7 billion to support underprivileged patients suffering from non-communicable diseases (NCDs), marking a major step toward addressing the growing burden of chronic illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, kidney disease, and heart conditions. Of this amount, Sh6.7 billion
February 9, 2026
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Catholic Priest Father Rwezahura Missing Six Months

Father Peter Rwezahura of the Claretians Missionaries has been missing for six months after disappearing from Makoko Centre in the Catholic Diocese of Musoma, prompting a public appeal and renewed scrutiny over clergy movements and accountability within the church. In a statement
February 9, 2026
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Long Rains Expected, Flood Risks Loom – TMA

About six regions in Tanzania, including Dar es Salaam, are expected to receive normal to above-normal rainfall during the upcoming Masika season (March–April–May 2026), raising concerns over flooding and potential outbreaks of waterborne diseases, weather experts have warned. The Tanzania Meteorological Authority
February 9, 2026
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