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CHADEMA Rejects Sectarian Allegations

October 3, 2024
The Democratic Change Party (formerly known as CHADEMA) has firmly rejected recent statements made by its elders’ council, BAVICHA, which suggested sectarianism and tribalism within the party’s ranks. The comments were made by BAVICHA Chairman Hashim Juma during an event celebrating the

Man Allegedly Kills Wife, Attempts Suicide Afterwards

October 3, 2024
A local businessman, Dervinus Nkabatina, aged 46, is accused of murdering his wife, Rausa Mohamed, aged 36. The alleged crime took place on the evening of September 28, 2023, and has raised serious concerns about domestic violence and relationship breakdowns. According to

US Expands Influence in CAR Under Mpox Pretext

October 3, 2024
The U.S. Embassy in Bangui announced on October 1,2024 that the United States will provide $2 million in financial assistance to the Central African Republic (CAR) through USAID to combat the spread of monkeypox. The funds, according to a statement from the

Election Filing Date Extended After Opposition Concerns

October 3, 2024
 The Democratic Change Party (Chadema) Vice-Chairperson for Mainland, Tundu Lissu, has raised concerns about the limited time allocated for candidates to collect nomination forms for local government elections. The initial schedule, issued by the Ministry of Regional Administration (TAMISEMI), provided only one

Government Ramps Up Efforts To Counter Marburg Virus Spread

October 2, 2024
The government has intensified its preparedness measures to prevent the Marburg virus from entering the country, following confirmed cases in neighboring Rwanda. With the outbreak in Rwanda leading to 26 cases and six fatalities, Tanzanian health authorities are on high alert, particularly

Mandatory National ID Now Required For Marriages In Uganda

October 2, 2024
Ugandans will now be required to possess a National Identification Number (NIN) to legally marry, following a directive from the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB). This applies to all marriage types in Uganda, including civil, customary, and religious unions. The decision to

Israel Declares UN Chief Persona Non Grata

October 2, 2024
Israel has barred UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres from entering the country, declaring him *persona non grata* on Wednesday. The move, announced by Foreign Minister Israel Katz, comes after Guterres’ perceived failure to unequivocally condemn Iran’s missile attack on Israel. Katz expressed strong

Tanzania Sees Fuel Prices Drop in October

October 2, 2024
Tanzania vehicle owners are experiencing relief as fuel prices have decreased for October 2024. The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (Ewura) announced the revised prices on Wednesday, attributing the drop to a decline in fuel costs in the Middle East. According
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