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Building Owners Face Court Over Kariakoo Collapse

Three building owners linked to the tragic collapse of a multi-story building in Kariakoo are set to appear before the Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court today. The defendants, Leondela Mdete, 49, Zenabu Islam, 61, and Ashour Awadh Ashour, 38, face 31 charges of
December 12, 2024

 Chadema Pushes for Electoral Reform in Court

Tanzania’s opposition party, Chadema, is preparing to take legal action to demand changes to the country’s electoral system. Party chairman Freeman Mbowe announced this decision on December 10, 2024, following a review of the recent local government elections held on November 27,
December 11, 2024

Kenyan Police Use Tear Gas to Disperse Protesters

Tensions flared in Nairobi, Kenya, when police used tear gas to break up protests highlighting the increasing cases of femicide across the country. The demonstrations, led by activists and women’s rights groups, called for urgent action to address gender-based violence and protect
December 11, 2024

Queensland Lab Under Scrutiny for Missing Virus Samples

A biosecurity lapse in Queensland, Australia, has led to the disappearance of 323 vials containing dangerous virus samples, including Hendra virus, Lyssavirus, and Hantavirus. The missing samples, initially stored at the Public Health Virology Laboratory, vanished following a freezer malfunction in 2021.
December 11, 2024

Lightning Strikes Kill 22 Cattle Amid Severe Storms

Intense thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and strong winds have brought tragedy to Songambele Azimio Village in Rukwa Region, where 22 cattle belonging to a single farmer were killed by a lightning strike. The incident occurred on Monday, December 9, 2024, during heavy
December 10, 2024

CHADEMA Demands Reforms for Fair Elections in 2025

The Central Committee of CHADEMA, Tanzania’s leading opposition party, has doubled down on its call for constitutional and electoral reforms, insisting that these are essential to ensuring free and fair elections in 2025. During a press conference on Tuesday, December 10, 2024,
December 10, 2024

President Samia Pardons 1,548 Prisoners Nationwide

In a gesture of hope and compassion, President Samia has pardoned 1,548 prisoners across the country as Tanzania celebrates its 63rd Independence Anniversary. The move, aimed at giving individuals a fresh chance to reintegrate into society, was announced by Daniel Sillo, the
December 10, 2024

Tanzania To Nominates Prof. Janabi for WHO Post

President Samia Suluhu has announced Tanzania’s decision to nominate Professor Mohamed Janabi as a candidate for the position of Regional Director for the World Health Organization (WHO) Africa Region. During a swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed leaders in Tunguu, Zanzibar, on December
December 10, 2024

Separated Conjoined Twins Return to Tanzania

 Conjoined twins from Tanzania, Hassan and Hussein Amri Jumanne, have returned home after a transformative surgical procedure that separated them and gave them a chance at independent lives. The boys, born joined at the hips, chest, and with three legs, were first
December 10, 2024
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