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Gabon’s Interim Leader Implements Travel Restrictions

Gabon‘s temporary leader, who took control in a coup a year ago, has prohibited members of his interim government from vacationing abroad. General Oligui Nguema has also capped the holiday leave for government officials at one week maximum. These fresh limitations were
August 21, 2024

Putin’s State Visit Strengthens Russia-Azerbaijan Ties

The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, is currently on a two-day state visit to Azerbaijan. Discussions  focused on advancing the strategic partnership and allied relations between Russia and Azerbaijan, along with addressing current international and regional issues. Accordng to Russian President Vladimir
August 19, 2024

Zambia Backs Tanzania in SADC Leadership Transition

Zambia has expressed strong support for Tanzania as it prepares to take over the chairmanship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Organ on Politics, Defense, and Security Affairs for the 2023/2024 term. This assurance was given by Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema
August 17, 2024

Thailand Elects Youngest Prime Minister Paetongtarn

Thailand has elected Paetongtarn Shinawatra, 37, as its new Prime Minister, marking the third time a member of the influential Shinawatra family has held the country’s highest office. Paetongtarn’s victory, secured by a significant two-thirds majority in Parliament, follows the controversial ousting
August 17, 2024

Tanzania Reaffirms Regional Leadership in SADC Peace Efforts

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Hon. Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, emphasized Tanzania’s unwavering commitment to bolstering peace and security within the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The gathering was part of the Committee of Ministers Meeting for the Political,
August 16, 2024

Uganda Shifts Oil Exports to Dar es Salaam

The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has officially announced the commencement of using the Port of Dar es Salaam for the loading and transportation of oil to Uganda. This move follows new agreements reached on May 24-25, 2024, during the Second Uganda-Tanzania
August 16, 2024

Deputy Minister Cosato Chumi inaugurates Kiswahili Conference

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Hon. Cosato Chumi, officially opened the International Kiswahili Conference organized by the East African Kiswahili Association (CHAKAMA) at the University of Dodoma on behalf of Minister Hon. Mahmoud Thabit Kombo. The conference, themed
August 15, 2024

Economic Issues, Inflation Major Challenges in East Africa

For over a decade, the Sauti za Wananchi initiative has been a vital conduit for capturing and amplifying the voices of ordinary citizens across Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda. Through more than 125 nationally-representative survey rounds, involving an estimated 74,000 hours of interviews,
August 15, 2024
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