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Kagame Challenges West Over Human Rights Authority

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has launched a forceful challenge to Western governments over their approach to human rights and governance, questioning whether Europe has the moral authority to position itself as the world’s primary judge of political values. Speaking during an interview

June 25, 2026

Politics·World

Ofori-Atta’s exit from Finance Ministry won’t affect IMF deal – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo has assured that the reshuffle of Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta will not disrupt Ghana’s ongoing bailout package implementation with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Speaking during his State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Tuesday, February 27, Akufo-Addo reaffirmed

February 28, 2024

Politics·World

Museveni and Ruto discuss Odinga’s bid for top AU role

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has discussed with Kenyan counterpart William Ruto about Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga’s candidacy for the top African Union job. Odinga is seeking support from different African countries to help him succeed current AU Commission chair Moussa Faki

February 28, 2024

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Nigeria to merge, scrap, government agencies to trim costs

Nigeria’s government has approved a plan to merge, scrap, and relocate several agencies to streamline its bureaucracy and cut costs, the information minister said. The move followed recommendations from a 2012 report from a government-appointed committee that suggested the elimination or merger

February 28, 2024

Business·Tanzania·World

Tanzania Awards Chinese Firm $270M Contract to build Fuel Storage Tanks

The Tanzanian government has granted a contract to two Chinese companies for the construction of tanks and associated infrastructure at the Dar Es Salaam Port to improve the efficiency of handling petroleum and energy products. Valued at $270 million (equivalent to Sh678.6

February 28, 2024

Politics·Tanzania·World

Ethiopian PM Abiy to visit Dar

Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Dr Abiy Ahmed Ali, is expected to arrive in the country for a three-day state visit from February 29-March 2,2024 .His visit comes from a special invitation from President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan.

February 28, 2024

Business·Tanzania·World

Russian Fertilizer Trade Boosts Agricultural Sector in Tanzania

In recent developments, the fertilizer trade between Russia and Tanzania has had a significant impact on the agricultural landscape in Tanzania, fostering growth and sustainability in the sector. The collaboration between the two countries has led to positive outcomes for Tanzanian farmers

February 28, 2024

Business·Tanzania·World

Tanzania to introduce new strategies to boost tax collections

The government is set to introduce new strategies to enhance the country’s revenue collection to 15 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). During the 2024 Tax and Investment Forum at the Julius Nyerere International Conference Center (JNICC) in Dar Es Salaam,

February 28, 2024

Tanzania·World

High hopes as JNHPP begins production

Analysts have expressed optimism following the beginning of power production at the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP), arguing that the new development will facilitate economic activities and uplift people’s living conditions. Speaking to the ‘Daily News’ in separate interviews, yesterday, they said

February 27, 2024

World

French Reporter Arrested in Ethiopia on Allegations of Plotting to Incite Disorder

Ethiopian authorities have detained a visiting French journalist for being part of a “conspiracy to create chaos” in the east African country. Antoine Galindo, a reporter for the Paris-based Africa Intelligence (AI) news website, was arrested by plainclothes security officers at the Ethiopian Skylight

February 26, 2024

World

Algeria Unveils Africa’s Largest Mosque, Ranking Third Globally

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune officially inaugurated the Grand Mosque of Algiers, the third largest in the world and the biggest in Africa, on Sunday. The vast mosque, which can hold 120,000 worshippers, first opened for prayers in October 2020, but Tebboune was

February 26, 2024

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