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Namibia to Cull Wild Animals Amid Drought Crisis

Namibia’s Environment Ministry has announced a controversial plan to cull 723 wild animals, including 83 elephants, to address severe food shortages exacerbated by an unprecedented drought affecting southern Africa. The drastic measure is aimed at alleviating human-wildlife conflicts and distributing meat to
August 28, 2024
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Africa Celebrates New WHO Leader

August 27, 2024, Dr. Faustine Ndugulile was elected as the new Regional Director of the World Health Organization (WHO) for Africa, making history as the first Tanzanian and East African to occupy this influential position since its inception 72 years ago. This
August 28, 2024
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Tanzania Backs Kenyan Odinga for AU Chair

The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, has expressed Tanzania’s unwavering support for the former Prime Minister of Kenya, H.E. Raila Amolo Odinga, who is vying for the prestigious position of Chairperson of the African Union
August 27, 2024
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Cristiano Ronaldo Surpasses Music Stars in Subscribers

The new YouTube channel of global soccer icon Cristiano Ronaldo, launched this month, continues to amass millions of subscribers every day. In just four days since its first video was uploaded, the channel has gathered over 46 million subscribers. Also Read: Tanzanian
August 26, 2024
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Kagame Plans Church Tax to Curb Exploitation

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has announced a proposal to introduce a tax on church collections, responding to growing concerns about the exploitation of vulnerable populations by some religious leaders. Kagame highlighted the rapid increase in churches across Rwanda, many of which have
August 24, 2024
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Kenya Confirms Second Mpox Case, Border Alert

Kenya has confirmed its second case of Mpox, identified at the Malaba One Stop Border Post in Busia County. The patient, a middle-aged truck driver, exhibited symptoms after entering Kenya from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), an area currently grappling with
August 24, 2024

Kenyan Traders Oppose New Import Levies

Kenyan traders are protesting the government’s decision to impose new levies on cereals, legumes, herbs, and tubers, arguing that these measures violate regional trade agreements. According to the new policy enacted by the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), a 2% levy will
August 23, 2024
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EAC Pushes for Intra Regional Trade Growth

The private sector is being urged to rally behind the motto “Buy East African, Build East Africa.” This appeal was made by EAC Secretary General Veronica Nduva during a roundtable event held for chief executive officers of major companies affiliated with the
August 23, 2024

Tanzania Bolsters Strategic Partnership with China

Tanzania is intensifying its collaboration with China in the realms of industrialization, agriculture, and the blue economy as the country gears up for its post-2025 development vision. This strategic direction was emphasized by Prof. Kitila Mkumbo, the Minister of State in the
August 23, 2024
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Putin Names Swahili-speaking Envoy To Nairobi Mission.

Russian President Vladimir Putin appoints Vsevolod Tkachenko, a seasoned diplomat with over 40 years of experience, as Russia’s new ambassador to Kenya. This move signals Moscow’s growing interest in a region that houses the UN’s sole headquarters in the southern hemisphere. Mr.
August 21, 2024
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