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Turkish-Tanzanian Businessman Shot Dead in Kinondoni

A Turkish-born Tanzanian businessman, Alptekin Zeynelabidin Aksoy, 52, was gunned down by unidentified assailants in broad daylight in the Kinondoni area of Dar es Salaam, sending shockwaves through the local and international business communities. The shooting occurred around 11:30 a.m. on Friday,
July 19, 2025

Tanzania Intensifies National Efforts to Tackle Epilepsy

The Tanzanian government has ramped up its nationwide efforts to combat epilepsy, a neurological condition that affects thousands of children and families, often in silence. The country’s Ministry of Health revealed that over 192,000 epilepsy cases were reported in health facilities across
July 19, 2025

DRC Catholic Church Rejects Pregnancy School Mandate

The Catholic Church in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has openly opposed a government directive requiring schools to allow pregnant girls to continue their education alongside other students. In a strongly worded public letter, the National Episcopal Conference of Congo
July 18, 2025

Trump Diagnosed With Chronic Vein Condition

U.S. President Donald J. Trump, 79, has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency—a long-term vascular condition affecting blood circulation in the legs. The announcement came from the White House following a week of speculation over photographs showing swelling and discoloration on his
July 18, 2025

Tanzania Destroys Cannabis Farms in Wildlife Corridor

Tanzania has launched a major crackdown on illegal cannabis cultivation in one of the country’s most important conservation zones. Over a span of nine days, authorities destroyed 614 acres of cannabis farms in the wildlife corridor that links Mikumi National Park with
July 17, 2025

Four Injured in Hyena Attack in Tabora Village

Fear and shock gripped the small community of Bulundela village in Azimio Ward on the night of July 14, 2025, after four villagers were attacked and injured by a stray hyena. The incident occurred in Manonga Division, Igunga District, raising alarm over
July 16, 2025

Excessive Screen Time Threatens Children’s Eyesight

Parents are being urged to rethink how their children interact with digital devices, as eye health experts raise serious concerns over the long-term impact of screen exposure on developing eyes. A pediatric ophthalmologist has warned that allowing young children to sit too
July 16, 2025

Global Education Partners Deepen Tanzania Commitment

A new chapter of international support has opened for Tanzania’s education sector, as key global partners reaffirm their backing for inclusive, gender-responsive learning throughout the country. During an official visit to Kibasila Secondary School in Temeke District, former President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete,
July 15, 2025

Parents Demand Action After School Food Theft

Parents at Magegele Primary School, situated in Kivavi Ward, Makambako Town Council of Njombe Region, Tanzania, are demanding legal action against teachers accused of stealing vital school food supplies and cash contributions. The theft, they say, has shattered trust and risks disrupting
July 15, 2025
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