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Historic Ruling Settles Gaddafi-Funded Mosque Dispute

The High Court of Tanzania has brought an end to a years-long ownership dispute over a prominent religious complex in Butiama that traces its origins to a unique chapter in African political and religious history involving Tanzania’s founding president, Julius Nyerere, and
June 25, 2026

NEC announces by-elections in 23 wards

The National Electoral Commission (NEC) has announced by-elections for vacant Councillor positions in 23 wards in mainland Tanzania. NEC Director of Elections Mr Ramadhani Kailima stated this in Dodoma on Friday through the public statement which revealed that the election is scheduled
February 17, 2024

Kenyan central bank buys dollar to curb volatility

Kenya’s central bank bought dollars on the foreign exchange market on Thursday to curb volatility, traders said, as the shilling rocketed to its strongest level since June 2023. The central bank says it only intervenes to smooth out volatility when the shilling
February 16, 2024

Nigerian ex-Prez Buhari’s signature forged to withdraw $6m

Nigeria is seeking Interpol’s help to arrest three suspects who allegedly stole $6.2m from the central bank, using the forged signature of then President Muhammadu Buhari. Authorities believe that the suspects conspired with Nigeria’s former central bank chief Godwin Emefiele. He is
February 16, 2024
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