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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

Kishida Resigns as Japanese Prime Minister Amid Scandals

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced his resignation on Wednesday, stepping down as the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) after a tumultuous three-year tenure marked by persistent scandals and eroding public trust. Addressing a press conference, Kishida emphasized the importance of
August 14, 2024

Mahmoud Thabit Kombo Pledges SADC Cooperation

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo,has committed to collaborating with the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Council of Ministers to enhance the regional economy. This commitment was made during his participation in the SADC Ministerial
August 13, 2024

Minority Chaos Halts Akufo-Addo Court Vetting

Chaos erupted at Ghana‘s  Appointments Committee of Parliament as the Minority attempted to halt the vetting of two individuals nominated by President Akufo-Addo for the Supreme Court. Justice Sophia Bernasko Essah and Professor Richard Frimpong Oppong were set to answer questions regarding
August 13, 2024

Chadema Leaders Freed After Mass Arrests

Several leaders of Tanzania’s main opposition party CHADEMA and hundreds of their supporters were released on Tuesday after mass arrests over a banned youth meeting in the southwest of the country, police and a party spokesperson said. Most of the senior leaders
August 13, 2024

Amnesty, Rights Groups Unite To Condemn Mass Arrests

Amnesty International, a global human rights organization, has joined local groups in condemning the arrest of Chadema party leaders and supporters. The International has called on Tanzanian authorities to immediately stop the widespread arrests and arbitrary detention of government critics, citing increased
August 13, 2024

Zimbabwe, Zambia Diplomatic Rift Escalates Further

A diplomatic dispute has erupted between the neighboring countries of Zambia and Zimbabwe following controversial statements made by Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa during his recent visit to Russia. In his remarks, Mnangagwa accused the United States of using Zambia as a tool
August 13, 2024
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