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BRICS Currency Shift Gains Global Momentum

Discussions within the BRICS bloc over alternative trade settlement systems are gaining renewed attention in early 2026, as member states push to reduce dependence on the U.S. dollar in cross-border transactions. The grouping — comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa and
February 16, 2026

Tanzania Included in New U.S. Travel Restrictions

The United States has placed Tanzania among a group of countries facing new partial travel restrictions that will take effect on January 1, 2026. The announcement, made on December 16, 2025, reflects Washington’s stated concerns about visa compliance, national security, and immigration
December 17, 2025

Tanzanian Innovator Wins Africa’s Premier Business Award

Tanzanian entrepreneur Diana Orembe, founder of NovFeed Tanzania, has emerged as the 2025 champion of the prestigious Africa’s Business Heroes competition, taking home a $300,000 cash prize for her innovative solution that converts food waste into sustainable fish feed. Her work impressed
December 17, 2025

Bobi Wine Condemns Security Action at Kampala Market

Uganda’s opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has strongly criticized security forces over their use of water to disperse civilians at Kalerwe Market in Kampala, an incident that has sparked renewed concern about civil liberties and the protection of
December 17, 2025

Strong Winds Bring Down Liberty Statue In Brazil

A powerful windstorm has toppled a replica of the Statue of Liberty in southern Brazil, after violent gusts swept through the area at speeds of up to 90 kilometres per hour, local authorities have confirmed. The incident occurred in the city of
December 16, 2025

Truphena Muthoni Honoured After Breaking Environmental Record

A 22-year-old environmental guardian, Truphena Muthoni, received special recognition from President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi, on 15 December 2025, following her extraordinary achievement of hugging a tree continuously for 72 hours, setting a new world record. The feat has sparked
December 16, 2025

Ex-Congo Rebel Leader Sentenced Thirty Years Prison

A French court has sentenced Roger Lumbala, the former leader of a Congolese rebel faction, to 30 years in prison for his role in crimes against humanity during the Second Congo War. The judgment, delivered on 15 December 2025, highlights the growing
December 16, 2025

M23 Rebels Set Conditional Exit From Uvira Town

The M23 rebel group has announced its planned withdrawal from the town of Uvira in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), describing the move as a step to ease military tensions and signal its willingness to participate in renewed peace efforts. The
December 16, 2025

Dangote Deepens Dispute With Nigeria Fuel Regulators

Nigeria’s billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote has sharpened his criticism of petroleum regulators, accusing them of allowing cheap fuel imports that he says threaten local refining, jobs and the country’s energy future. Speaking at his massive oil refinery near Lagos, Dangote warned that
December 16, 2025

Redefining Parenting And Mental Health In Diaspora Homes

Raising children far from home is forcing many parents to rethink ideas they once considered unquestionable. For Tanzanian parents living in the diaspora, particularly in Western countries, parenting has become a delicate balancing act between deeply rooted cultural values and unfamiliar social
December 16, 2025
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