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Africa Demands Greater Control Of Strategic Resources

A growing number of African governments are adopting tougher policies to assert greater control over their natural resources, signaling a decisive shift away from decades of exporting raw materials toward building domestic industries that can generate jobs, technology and long-term economic growth.
July 27, 2026

Gachagua Claims Exclusion from Presidential Event

Kenya’s Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, has spoken out about missing key national events typically attended by government officials and President William Ruto. In an interview with Citizen TV on Friday, Gachagua revealed that he and his team were recently removed from a
September 21, 2024

Tanzania, Saudi Arabia Sign Security Pact

The governments of Tanzania and Saudi Arabia have signed a bilateral agreement aimed at enhancing cooperation in combating crime, including cybercrime, and improving disaster response capabilities for incidents such as fires, road accidents, and maritime accidents. Tanzania’s Minister of Home Affairs, Engineer
September 21, 2024

Zanzibar Commits to Combat Trachoma with UK Support

Zanzibar’s President and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, has assured the United Kingdom that the island is making significant strides in controlling and eliminating Trachoma, a major public health concern. This commitment was articulated during a meeting at
September 19, 2024

Former Gabon President Calls for Family’s Release

Former Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba has called for the release of his wife, Sylvia, and their son, Nourredin, who have been imprisoned for over a year. In a public letter signed by Bongo, he implores both national and international leaders, as
September 19, 2024

Hezbollah-Linked Explosions in Lebanon Kill 20, Injure 450

In northern Lebanon tragically resulted in at least 20 fatalities and left around 450 individuals injured. The blasts, attributed to remotely triggered walkie-talkie devices utilized by Hezbollah militants, have raised serious concerns about the nation’s stability amid escalating violence. This incident marks
September 19, 2024

Adani Pays $50,000 for JKIA Proposal

Adani Airport Holdings Limited has paid a $50,000 (about Ksh.6.47 million) review fee to the Kenyan government for its $1.85 billion (Ksh.242 billion) proposal to take over and renovate Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi. The fee was deposited into the
September 18, 2024

Ex-Tanzania President Leads Harvard Leadership Program

Former Tanzanian President, Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, is participating in the Harvard Ministerial Leadership Program, hosted by Harvard University in Boston, USA. The program aims to provide leadership training to Health and Education Ministers from various developing countries.Dr. Kikwete, one of several
September 18, 2024

Woman Seeks Divorce Over Husband’s Poor Hygiene

A woman in Agra, India, has left many stunned by seeking a divorce from her husband just 40 days after their wedding, citing his poor hygiene as the cause. The woman complained that her husband, Rajesh, only bathes once or twice a
September 18, 2024
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