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Tanzania Unveils Sh6.31 Trillion Railway Lifeline To Kigoma

 For generations, communities in western Tanzania have watched economic opportunities pass them by, limited by distance, costly transportation and the challenge of moving people and goods through a region with enormous untapped potential. Now, a new railway project is set to change
July 28, 2026

Kenyan Police Officers Suspended Over Blogger’s Death

Five Kenyan police officers have been suspended following the death of a teacher and blogger, Albert Omondi Ojwang, who died in police custody under circumstances that have sparked public outrage and calls for justice. Ojwang, a 35-year-old educator and digital commentator from
June 10, 2025

US Imposes Sweeping Travel Ban Amid Protests

This week, the United States government enacted a broad travel ban that prevents citizens from twelve countries from entering the country. Officials say this move is intended to block potential terrorists from gaining access, but it has sparked widespread controversy and intensified
June 10, 2025

Congo Challenges China’s Hold on Cobalt Trade

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is taking decisive steps to assert control over its vast mineral resources, seeking a more balanced relationship with global powers. In a bold policy shift, President Félix Tshisekedi suspended cobalt exports for four months starting
June 9, 2025

BRICS Accelerates Digital Drive For Global South

As anticipation builds for the upcoming 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro this July, the alliance of five major emerging economies—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—is intensifying efforts to reshape the global economic architecture through digital innovation, alternative financial systems,
June 9, 2025

BRICS Leaders To Meet In Rio This July

The vibrant Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro is set to host the 17th BRICS Summit from July 6 to 7, 2025, marking a crucial moment for cooperation among major emerging economies. The summit will convene under the theme, “Inclusive and Sustainable
June 9, 2025

Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Shot During Rally

A wave of shock gripped Colombia on Saturday after Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, a rising political figure and likely 2026 presidential hopeful, was shot during a campaign rally in the Fontibón district of Bogotá. The 39-year-old lawmaker was addressing a crowd in
June 9, 2025

Greta Thunberg Detained On Gaza-Bound Aid Ship

Tension continues to rise in the eastern Mediterranean after Israeli naval forces intercepted a civilian aid boat headed to Gaza, detaining Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg and 11 other human rights campaigners. The boat, part of a humanitarian initiative organized by the
June 9, 2025

Kenya Confirms 25 Chikungunya Cases in Mombasa

Health officials in Kenya have confirmed an outbreak of Chikungunya virus in the coastal city of Mombasa, with 25 cases reported so far. The virus, which is transmitted by Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, has sparked concern among public health authorities,
June 7, 2025

Congo Students Brave Conflict to Take Exams

In the conflict-ridden eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where the armed group M23 rebels have controlled significant territory, thousands of secondary school students took part in the annual national secondary school exams—a crucial step toward higher education and
June 7, 2025
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