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Over 250 Girls Flee FGM Threat In Mara Region

In the past month, more than 250 young girls have reportedly escaped attempts to subject them to female genital mutilation (FGM) in parts of Mara Region, where the practice remains disturbingly common. The girls fled from two of the 13 wards dominated
December 8, 2025

100 Students Freed, Many Remain Missing In Nigeria

Around 100 students abducted from St Mary’s Catholic School in Niger State, Nigeria, have been rescued, government officials confirmed Sunday, though the whereabouts of approximately 165 pupils and staff remain unknown. The mass abduction, which occurred in late November, has left families
December 8, 2025

Dar Residents Rush Stores Amid December 9 Protest Fears

Shoppers filled supermarkets and crowded aisles across Dar es Salaam on Sunday, as residents prepared for the upcoming December 9 demonstrations. Families stocked up on food, water, and essential supplies amid growing uncertainty, creating scenes of bustling crowds reminiscent of holiday rushes
December 8, 2025

Rain, Sunshine Predicted Across Regions Of Tanzania

The Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) has released its 24-hour weather forecast, warning residents of varying conditions across the country, including isolated showers, partly cloudy skies, and sunny intervals. The forecast is effective from 9:00 p.m. on December 5. Western regions such as
December 5, 2025

Global Malaria Deaths Rise Amid Growing Health Threats

Despite decades of progress in the fight against malaria, the disease claimed 610,000 lives in 2024, according to the latest report from the World Health Organization (WHO). The report highlights a troubling rise in infections worldwide, with an estimated 282 million people
December 5, 2025

Venezuela Faces Critical Medicine Shortages Crisis

Venezuela is rapidly sliding toward a serious health‑system breakdown as international flight suspensions and sustained sanctions threaten the country’s access to vital medicines and medical supplies. According to Huniades Urbina‑Medina, head of the national medical academy, the situation is grim: many hospitals
December 5, 2025

Dr.Graham Advocate For Increased Education on HPV

Dr. Anna Graham, a women’s health specialist at CCBRT Hospital, is advocating for enhanced education on human papillomavirus (HPV). She emphasizes the importance of informing communities about the benefits of HPV vaccination and the necessity of regular screenings. Dr. Graham’s call to
December 5, 2025

Women’s Forum Maps Path to National Unity

The 2025 Women’s Forum has outlined five major resolutions aimed at strengthening peace, unity and social cohesion across the country. The commitments were announced in Dodoma by Mary Chatanda, the national chairperson of the women’s wing of the ruling party, as she
December 5, 2025

MP Shingo Pledges Cooperation With City Leaders

Member of Parliament for Ukonga, Bakari Shingo, has pledged to work closely with the City Council and the newly elected Mayor of Dar es Salaam, Nurdin Bilali, to ensure residents of Ilala District receive quality public services and development support. Speaking on
December 4, 2025
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