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BRICS Expansion Drives New Global Financial Order

The rapid expansion of the BRICS bloc is accelerating a shift in the global financial architecture, with emerging economies pushing for alternatives to dollar-dominated trade and lending systems. As the grouping widens its membership and deepens cooperation mechanisms, African countries are increasingly
February 12, 2026

Tanzania Wins Uganda Support for UN Council Seat

Tanzania has received a major diplomatic boost after Uganda agreed to withdraw from the race for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council and instead back Tanzania’s bid, a move that strengthens regional cooperation within East Africa. The understanding was
February 7, 2026

Tanzania Launches Universal Health Insurance Nationwide

Tanzania has taken a major step toward affordable healthcare for all with the official launch of the Universal Health Insurance (UHI) scheme, which comes into force today, Monday, January 26, 2026. The programme is designed to remove financial barriers that have long
January 26, 2026

Kenya Moves to Shield Millions From Hunger

The Kenyan government has announced a broad set of measures aimed at protecting more than two million people who are at risk of hunger as a severe drought continues to affect wide parts of the country. The prolonged dry spell, which has
December 17, 2025

EU Aid Freeze Won’t Derail Tanzania National Budget

Following the European Union’s decision to suspend €156 million (around TSh 400 billion) in planned aid for Tanzania in 2026, the government has reassured citizens that national finances remain stable. Officials emphasized that the country has strong domestic revenue streams and will not face a
November 28, 2025

Australia Imposes Historic Under‑16 Social Media Ban

Australia is preparing to enforce a groundbreaking law banning children under 16 from holding social media accounts, starting 10 December 2025. Platforms will be required to block the creation of new accounts for minors and deactivate existing ones, or face fines of
November 24, 2025

Fertiliser Subsidy Boosts Farming but Faces Crisis

Tanzania’s agriculture sector is experiencing a significant revival. In the 2023/24 season alone, the country produced a record 12 million tonnes of maize and 3.2 million tonnes of rice, helping it surpass 128% food self-sufficiency—a remarkable achievement in a region often plagued
July 26, 2025

Errol Musk Urges Elon to Reconcile With Trump

Errol Musk—father of tech billionaire Elon Musk—has broken his silence over his son’s high-profile spat with U.S. President Donald Trump, calling for the two to reconcile and “restore their relationship.” Speaking to the BBC, Errol Musk described the rift as a product
June 13, 2025
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