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Tanzania Says Middle East Crisis Not Harming Fuel Sector

Tanzania has reassured citizens and businesses that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has not yet significantly affected the country’s fuel supply, despite rising global oil prices and increasing regional tensions. Government officials say the nation’s robust petroleum reserves and careful
March 12, 2026

Deadly Floods Devastate Kenya As Death Toll Rises

At least 42 people have been confirmed dead in Kenya after heavy rains triggered widespread flooding in several parts of the country, with the capital city of Nairobi recording the highest number of casualties. Police officials said that among those who lost
March 9, 2026

Iran Clerics Appoint Mojtaba Khamenei As New Supreme Leader

The political landscape in Iran has shifted dramatically following the reported death of longtime leader Ali Khamenei, with the country’s powerful clerical establishment selecting his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, as the new Supreme Leader. The decision was made by the influential Assembly of
March 9, 2026

Iran Rejects Surrender As Regional Strikes Intensify

Iran’s president has declared that the country will never surrender, even as military tensions in the Middle East continue to rise following a series of strikes and counter-strikes involving Iran and Israel. Speaking during a televised address, Masoud Pezeshkian, the president of
March 8, 2026

Fire Erupts at Iconic Kuwait City Towers Landmark

Emergency crews rushed to the scene in Kuwait City after a fire broke out at the well-known Kuwait Towers, one of the country’s most recognizable landmarks overlooking the Arabian Gulf. Witnesses reported seeing thick smoke rising from part of the tower complex,
March 8, 2026

Why the World Celebrates Women Every March 8

Every year on March 8, people across the globe pause to recognize the strength, achievements, and contributions of women. The day, widely known as , has become one of the most important global observances dedicated to human rights, equality, and social progress.
March 8, 2026

Uganda Takes Leadership of East African Community

Uganda has officially assumed the chairmanship of the East African Community (EAC), succeeding Kenya after completing its term as the regional bloc’s leading nation. The transition was marked during the 25th Ordinary Summit of EAC Heads of State, held at the Arusha
March 8, 2026

Iran President Apologises To Neighbours Amid Rising Tensions

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has apologised to neighbouring countries affected by recent Iranian missile strikes, saying Tehran does not intend to target regional states unless attacks against Iran are launched from their territory. Speaking in remarks broadcast on state television, the president
March 7, 2026

UN Appoints James Swan As Congo Envoy

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed American diplomat James Swan as the new Special Representative and head of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the organization announced on Thursday. Swan will lead the United Nations Organization
March 7, 2026

Jihadist Group Claims Deadly Attack On Military Patrol

A jihadist group operating in the Sahel region of West Africa has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack that killed at least 15 soldiers, highlighting the persistent security crisis affecting several countries across the region. The militant group known as JNIM, formally
March 7, 2026