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Police Urges Citizens to Respect Voting Rights

The head of Dar es Salaam’s Special Police Zone, Jumanne Muliro, has urged citizens to respect their constitutional right to vote and to actively discourage anyone attempting to interfere with the electoral process. In a statement issued on Friday, Muliro emphasized that
October 25, 2025

Court Rejects Video Evidence in Lissu Trial

 In a landmark decision on October 23, 2025, the High Court in Dar es Salaam ruled in favor of opposition leader Tundu Lissu, rejecting crucial video evidence presented by the prosecution in his ongoing treason trial. The ruling represents a significant moment
October 23, 2025

Sierra Leone Bans Child Marriage Nationwide

Sierra Leone has officially outlawed child marriage, a practice that has long been a severe issue in the country. The new legislation, signed into law by President Julius Maada Bio, prohibits marriage for anyone under the age of 18, imposing stringent penalties
July 6, 2024

Putin Orders Business Expansion Into Africa

Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed the Cabinet of Ministers to work out measures that would help Russian entrepreneurs improve logistics and trade with African, Asian and South American countries.  The corresponding instruction was published on June 24 on the Kremlin website. “To
June 25, 2024

Bagbin calls for involvement of Chiefs in active politics

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has indicated that chiefs who have already assumed leadership positions must be allowed to take part in active politics. He explained that sidelining the chieftaincy institution and preventing it from taking its rightful position
December 16, 2023