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Tanzania faces ICC dilemma amid US sanctions

The latest decision by the United States to impose sanctions on senior officials of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has renewed an important debate in Tanzania over the country’s relationship with the court and the broader implications of aligning itself with international
August 20, 2026

South Africa Closes Border Amid Mozambique Election Unrest

South Africa briefly reopened its border with Mozambique on Thursday, only to close it again as post-election violence intensified in Mozambique, sparking clashes between demonstrators and police forces. South African authorities also urged citizens to delay any non-essential travel to the neighboring
November 11, 2024

Human Rights Groups Urge FIFA to Block Saudi Bid

Human rights organizations, including Amnesty International and the Rights Alliance (SRA), are calling on the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) to temporarily halt its decision to select Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 World Cup. The appeal, reported by
November 11, 2024

Mauritius Holds National Assembly Elections

The Republic of Mauritius is holding its National Assembly Elections today, 10th November 2024, with polls opening at 7 AM and closing at 7 PM. The total number of registered voters is 1,002,857, who are casting their ballots to determine the country’s
November 10, 2024

Russia-Africa Trade Reaches All-Time High, Lavrov Says

Russia’s foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, addressed the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum, highlighting the significant achievements in trade relations between Russia and Africa, which reached an all-time high last year. Lavrov stressed that the growth in trade should be just the beginning, urging both
November 10, 2024

South Sudan President Kiir Announces Election Delay

President of South Sudan, Salva Kiir, has announced the postponement of the country’s general elections until December 2026, citing delays in the preparation process. The announcement has stirred concern both within the country and internationally, as the move pushes back the possibility
November 9, 2024

Guinea Equatorial Appoints New Director to ANIF

 President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Guinea Equatorial has appointed Zenon Avomo as the new Director General of the National Financial Intelligence Agency (ANIF). This development follows the removal of Baltasar Engonga, the former director, after a corruption scandal involving illicit behavior and
November 9, 2024

Black Communities Targeted by Racist Texts After Election

The day following a contentious presidential election, Black people across the United States including many children received alarming, racist text messages that referenced the President-elect. The messages, sent from anonymous sources, spread fear and frustration in communities already facing heightened tensions from
November 9, 2024

President Samia’s Cuba Visit Delayed Due to Storm

President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s planned two-day state visit to Cuba, scheduled for November 6-8, 2024, has been postponed due to severe weather conditions preventing her aircraft from landing. The announcement was made on November 7, 2024, by Tanzania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs
November 8, 2024
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