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Almayew Breaks Steeplechase Record at U20s

Sembo Almayew from Ethiopia captured the gold medal in the Women’s 3000m Steeplechase at the World Athletics U20 Championships. Almayew set a new championship record with a time of 9:12.71, outpacing her rivals and establishing herself as a standout competitor in the
August 31, 2024
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Rwanda’s President Kagame Fires 216 Military Personnel

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has dismissed 216 soldiers from the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) amid ongoing restructuring within the military. Among those dismissed are Major General Martin Nzaramba and Colonel Etienne Uwimana. This decision follows the recent appointment of new leadership within
August 30, 2024
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Trippier Ends England Career After Euro Final

Kieran Trippier, the right-back for Newcastle United, has officially announced his retirement from international football, marking the end of a significant chapter in his career with England. Trippier, who is 33 years old, made this decision after contributing to England’s run to
August 29, 2024

DRC Mpox Outbreak Claims 610 Lives

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing a dire Mpox outbreak, with the Ministry of Health reporting 35 additional deaths, pushing the total fatalities to over 600 since the beginning of the year. This alarming increase establishes the DRC as the
August 29, 2024

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
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