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27 Arrested Over Highway Blockade in Kilosa

December 31, 2024
In Kilosa District, Morogoro Region, 27 individuals are in police custody following unrest in the Magubike area, where they blocked the Morogoro-Dodoma highway. The protest was sparked by the tragic death of 20-year-old Piason Senyagwa, who was fatally struck by a vehicle

CHADEMA Leadership Race, Lissu and Mbowe Face Off

December 31, 2024
Tanzania’s leading opposition party, CHADEMA, the political spotlight has turned to a high-stakes leadership contest. Tundu Lissu, a veteran politician and the party’s outspoken Vice Chairman, has declared his candidacy for the party’s chairmanship, challenging the longstanding leader, Freeman Mbowe. This announcement

Putin Withdraws Russia from Global Nuclear Pact

December 30, 2024
 Russian President Vladimir Putin has formally withdrawn the country from the Multilateral Nuclear Environmental Program (MNEPR), a long-standing international agreement focused on nuclear safety and environmental protection. The decision marks another step in Russia’s retreat from global arms control and environmental frameworks

Russia Rejects Trump’s NATO Delay Proposal

December 30, 2024
Russia has firmly dismissed a proposal from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to postpone Ukraine’s NATO membership as part of a potential peace agreement. The proposal, which suggested delaying Ukraine’s accession to the alliance by 20 years, was aimed at easing tensions and

Trump Urges EU to Buy US Energy or Face Tariffs

December 30, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump has issued a bold challenge to the European Union (EU), calling for the bloc to significantly increase its purchase of American oil and gas. Trump argues this would help reduce the substantial trade deficit between the two economic powers,

Minister Orders Action Against Tobacco Cartels

December 30, 2024
Minister of Agriculture, Hussein Bashe, issued directives on December 29, 2024, aimed at addressing the ongoing issue of tobacco cartels. His instructions include measures to ensure the return of tobacco sacks worth over 1.4 billion Tanzanian Shillings to farmers. These sacks were

Two Suspects Arraigned in Murder of 6-Year-Old

December 30, 2024
Two suspects charged in connection with the tragic death of six-year-old Graison Kanyenye appeared in court in Dodoma on Monday, December 30, 2024. The case has drawn significant attention, as the young boy’s death has left the community in shock. At this

Kenya Leads Eastern Africa in Diaspora Inflows

December 30, 2024
Kenya continues to dominate diaspora remittances in Eastern Africa, receiving $4.8 billion in 2024, according to newly released World Bank statistics. This figure dwarfs Somalia’s $1.73 billion and Uganda’s $1.49 billion, cementing Kenya’s position as a leader in leveraging financial support from
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