Court Appeal Throws Tundu Lissu Trial Into Limbo
The treason trial facing opposition leader Tundu Lissu has been put on hold indefinitely, introducing fresh uncertainty into a case that has drawn nationwide
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Tz, Issues Public Alert: Rising Cases of Influenza and Dengue
The government of Tanzania has issued a renewed public health alert following an increase in seasonal respiratory infections and ongoing regional risks linked to
Tanzania Links Security With Economic Growth Momentum
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has underscored the critical role of national security in supporting Tanzania’s economic growth, highlighting that a stable and secure environment
Court Weighs New Evidence In Lissu Treason Case
The High Court in Dar es Salaam is expected to rule on whether prosecutors can introduce additional evidence in the treason case facing Tundu
Dar Fibre Boom Sparks Regulation, Urban Planning Concerns
The fast-growing spread of fibre-optic cables across Dar es Salaam is transforming how residents connect to the internet, but it is also raising new
Tanzania Extends Election Violence Inquiry Amid Rising Questions
The government of Tanzania has granted a 42-day extension to a national commission investigating violent unrest linked to the October 2025 general election, in
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Congo Says New Proof Shows Rwandan Troops In East
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has once again accused neighbouring Rwanda of direct military involvement in its eastern conflict, saying newly obtained evidence confirms the presence of Rwandan soldiers fighting alongside rebel forces in North Kivu and South Kivu provinces. According
Iran Calls For Maduro Release After U.S. Arrest
Iran has publicly demanded the release of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, condemning his arrest by the United States as unlawful and warning that the move could set a dangerous precedent in international relations. The statement from Tehran adds a new diplomatic dimension
Angola Seeks Fresh Path To End Eastern Congo Conflict
Angola has once again stepped forward as a regional mediator, presenting new proposals aimed at ending the long-running conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, a crisis that has resisted multiple peace initiatives over the years. The renewed effort follows a
Burundi President Moves To Contain Qatar Diplomatic Fallout
Burundi’s President Évariste Ndayishimiye has stepped in personally to defuse a diplomatic situation after controversial remarks made by his foreign minister about Qatar briefly threatened to strain relations between the two countries. The incident, which unfolded on social media over the weekend,
Maduro Denies Charges After Dramatic U.S. Court Appearance
Venezuela’s embattled leader Nicolás Maduro has pleaded not guilty to sweeping narco-terrorism and drug trafficking charges during a tense court appearance in the United States, insisting before a federal judge that he was forcibly taken from his country and remains a legitimate
Venezuela Oil Wealth Reshapes Global Energy Politics
For decades, Venezuela’s extraordinary oil wealth has been widely discussed but rarely fully understood outside energy circles. The South American nation holds the largest proven oil reserves in the world, estimated at nearly 300 billion barrels, surpassing even Saudi Arabia. These reserves
Museveni Urges Africa Toward Unified Military Strategy
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has called on African nations to strengthen collective military and strategic cooperation, warning that the continent’s long-term security depends on unity rather than fragmented national approaches. Speaking to a gathering of young people in Uganda, the veteran leader
Late Night Tension Grips Burkina Faso Capital
In the early hours of the morning, around 1:00 a.m. local time, residents of Burkina Faso’s capital were jolted awake by reports of unusual military movements and rising tension near key state institutions. According to multiple accounts circulating locally, groups of civilians
Trump Remarks Stir Tensions Over Colombia’s Political Direction
President Donald Trump’s recent comments describing Colombia as being “run by a sick person” have sparked diplomatic unease and renewed debate, as observers across Latin America and beyond seek to understand what his words could mean for future relations between Washington and