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Over 20,000 CCM Members Seek Leadership Posts

July 4, 2025
More than 20,000 members of Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) have picked up nomination forms in a spirited internal race ahead of Tanzania’s 2025 General Election, signalling widespread enthusiasm and grassroots involvement within the ruling party. The surge of interest spans across Tanzania

Bridge-Area Land Plan Set for Kigongo Launch

July 4, 2025
The Tanzanian government has launched a major land planning operation worth TSh 1 billion (approximately USD 385,000) to modernize and regulate land use near the newly inaugurated John Pombe Magufuli Bridge, a record-setting infrastructure project connecting the regions of Kigongo and Busisi

Uganda’s HIV Burden Grows Beyond 1.5 Million

July 4, 2025
Uganda is facing a renewed public health challenge as the number of people living with HIV/AIDS has climbed to over 1.5 million, according to new data released in 2024 by the Uganda AIDS Commission. The rise serves as a stark reminder that

South Sudan’s First Quarter Plagued by Violence

July 4, 2025
Between January and March 2025, South Sudan experienced one of its most violent periods in recent memory, with at least 739 civilians killed and nearly 680 others injured, according to a new report from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).

Tanzania, Somalia Reconnect Through Direct Flights Deal

July 4, 2025
Tanzania and Somalia have signed a major aviation agreement that will soon see direct commercial flights resume between Dar es Salaam and Mogadishu, a move expected to boost diplomatic, economic, and cultural exchange. The announcement came during Somalia’s 65th Independence Day celebration

Pastoralists Urge Action on Brain Disease Killing Goats

July 4, 2025
 For the Maasai and other pastoralist communities in northern Tanzania, livestock are more than economic assets—they represent history, culture, and survival. But now, a deadly and little-known disease is threatening their way of life. Known locally as Ormilo—meaning “dizziness” in the Maasai
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