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Senegal President Dissolves Parliament, Calls for Elections

Senegal’s political landscape is entering a period of heightened tension following President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s recent decision to dissolve the National Assembly, which is controlled by the opposition. This unprecedented move, announced during a nationally televised address, has set the stage for
September 13, 2024

Sexual Addiction Emerges as Global Threat

Sexual addiction, a distinct mental health disorder, is emerging as a significant global threat, with potential consequences that may surpass even those posed by substance abuse. This alarming trend, driven by increasing sexual pressures, is linked to a rise in serious crimes
September 12, 2024

Kenya Airport Workers Strike Over Lease

Hundreds of travelers have been stranded at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport following a strike by airport staff. The strike began on Wednesday at midnight, prompted by ongoing disputes over the Kenyan government’s plans to lease the airport to Indian conglomerate Adani Enterprises.
September 11, 2024

Global Ministers Conclude Fisheries, Blue Economy Talks

The 8th Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Oceans, Inland Waters, and Fisheries of the Organization of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, is concluding today at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC). The gathering, which began
September 11, 2024

EU Demands Action on Tanzania’s Violations

The European Union, in collaboration with the ambassadors from member countries including Canada, Norway, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, has expressed deep concern over recent reports of violence, disappearances, and the deaths of political and human rights activists in Tanzania. In a
September 10, 2024

Ugandan Athlete’s Ex-Lover Dies After Attack

The former partner of Ugandan Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei, Dickson Ndiema has died from severe burn injuries sustained in an attack on Cheptegei at her home in Trans Nzoia. Ndiema passed away on Monday night at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital
September 10, 2024

Fuel Tanker Explosion Kills 48

Nigeria, has claimed the lives of at least 48 people after a fuel tanker collided with another vehicle and exploded. The tanker, loaded with petrol, collided with a truck carrying cattle and passengers in the Agaie district, resulting in a massive fire
September 9, 2024

China Opens Market for Tanzanian Avocados

Farmers growing avocados in Tanzania are poised to achieve significant economic success as China, the world’s most populous country, has approved Tanzanian companies to export avocados directly to its market. This pivotal development, effective from August 14 this year, marks a significant
September 7, 2024
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