Nationwide Blackout Exposes Tanzania’s Power Grid Risks
Tanzania was plunged into darkness on Saturday evening after a major technical fault crippled the National Electricity Grid, triggering a nationwide blackout that disrupted
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Tanzania Moves To End Annual Elections
Tanzania is preparing to introduce significant reforms to its local government leadership structure, with the government set to table legislation that would abolish the
Tanzania’s Rally Ban Sparks Political Storm
Tanzania has entered a new phase in the debate over the balance between national security and constitutional freedoms after the government temporarily suspended all
Tanzania Drops Controversial Motorcycle Tax Plan
Tanzania has withdrawn a controversial proposal to impose a 5 percent excise duty on motorcycles, marking another significant revision to the government’s 2026 Finance
Tanzania Shifts Sugar Tax To Imports
Tanzania has revised its proposed fiscal measures by scrapping a planned levy on domestically produced sugar and shifting the tax burden to imported sugar,
Tanzania Blocks Central Bank Emergency Lending
A major debate over fiscal discipline and central bank independence has ended in Tanzania after the government withdrew controversial proposals that would have allowed
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France to Host Emergency Talks on Congo
When President Emmanuel Macron addressed the United Nations this week, his words went beyond diplomacy. They echoed the anguish of millions in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) who continue to live in the shadow of conflict and displacement. Macron confirmed that
Barrick Mining Reaches 13-Year High After Nevada Gold Find
Barrick Mining (NYSE: B) (TSX: ABX) has surged to its highest level in 13 years, fueled by a “game-changing” gold discovery in Nevada and the overall strength of the precious metals market. The company’s shares listed in Toronto jumped as much as
Are Western Travel Warnings The New Sanctions?
It starts with a travel advisory. Then a visa delay. Then a quiet list of “high-risk” regions. To the casual observer, these may look like routine security updates. But for diplomats and travelers across Africa, they increasingly resemble something else — the
Malawian Toddler Dies Amid South Africa Clinic Dispute
A tragic incident in Johannesburg has left communities in shock and grief after a one-year-old Malawian child, Praise Banda, died following denial of medical care. The child’s mother, Grace Banda, says she was prevented from taking her son to a local public
Guinea Votes on New Constitution Amid Tensions
Guinea has entered a decisive moment in its political history after millions of citizens cast their ballots in a constitutional referendum that could reshape the country’s future. The vote, held on September 21, seeks to replace the transitional charter with a new
Congo Speaker Kamerhe Steps Down Amid Rift
In Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is entering a fresh political chapter after Vital Kamerhe, Speaker of the National Assembly, announced his resignation. The decision came as 262 out of 500 lawmakers initiated a no-confidence motion against him, citing mismanagement
Congo President Says Peace Deal Not Working
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s president, Félix Tshisekedi, has warned that the highly publicized peace agreement signed with Rwanda earlier this year has failed to stop fighting in his country’s troubled eastern provinces. Speaking in New York, Tshisekedi said the deal,
Tanzania Court Rejects Lissu’s Legal Objections
The High Court of Tanzania in Dar es Salaam has dismissed preliminary objections raised by opposition leader Tundu Lissu in his ongoing treason trial, ruling that his arguments lacked merit and the proceedings should continue without delay. Lissu, who is the national
ACT Wazalendo Sets Out Vision for National Change
The opposition party ACT Wazalendo launched its 2025 election manifesto in a spirited ceremony at the party’s headquarters in Magomeni, Dar es Salaam. The event, led by Party Leader Doroth Semu, drew parliamentary candidates, local councillors, and senior figures including outspoken legislator