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Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu Dies at 68

Former President of Zambia, Edgar Chagwa Lungu, has died at the age of 68. His death was confirmed on Thursday, June 5, by his daughter Tasila Lungu-Mwansa and a family lawyer, following his passing at a medical facility in Pretoria, South Africa.

June 6, 2025

Health·Politics·Tanzania

Samia Donates TZS 150 Million Special Needs Centre Construction

President Samia Suluhu Hassan, the first female head of state of Tanzania, has generously contributed 150 million Tanzanian shillings towards the establishment of a centre dedicated to children with special needs in Bagamoyo District, part of the Coast Region. The Bagamoyo Diaconic

June 5, 2025

Health·Politics·Tanzania

Tanzania Shuts Down Church Amid Controversy

The decision by Tanzanian authorities to deregister the Glory of Christ Tanzania Church, led by outspoken Bishop Josephat Gwajima, has ignited a heated national debate about the intersection of religious freedom and state control. On June 2, 2025, the Registrar of Civil

June 5, 2025

Health·World

Suspected Suicide Bombers Killed Near Kampala Shrine

In a swift counter-terrorism operation Tuesday morning, two suspected terrorists — including a woman believed to be wearing a suicide vest — were killed in an explosion just outside the Munyonyo Martyrs Shrine, a prominent Catholic pilgrimage site in Uganda’s capital, Kampala.

June 4, 2025

Health·Tanzania

Tanzania Moves to Produce ARVs Locally

In a bold move toward pharmaceutical independence, Tanzania has announced plans to revive the Tanzania Pharmaceutical Industries (TPI) plant in Arusha for the local production of antiretroviral (ARV) drugs. Health Minister Jenista Mhagama revealed the initiative on Monday, June 2, 2025, while

June 3, 2025

Health·Tanzania

Over 25,000 Tanzanian Schools Gain Water Access

The Tanzanian government has confirmed that more than 25,000 schools across the country now have consistent and reliable access to clean water sources. The announcement was made in Parliament by Dr. Festo Dugange, the Deputy Minister in the President’s Office – Regional

June 3, 2025

Health·Tanzania

Tanzania Launches Trial To Prevent Diabetes In HIV Patients

The Tanzanian government has announced a large-scale medical trial aimed at reducing the risk of diabetes among individuals living with HIV, as the country deepens its investment in integrated health research and non-communicable disease prevention. The announcement was made in Parliament by

June 3, 2025

Education·Tanzania

Tanzania Unveils Ten-Point Health Strategy Agenda

Tanzania’s government has rolled out a bold ten-point agenda aimed at improving health services across the country during the 2025/2026 fiscal year, with a strong emphasis on prevention, affordable care, and equitable access. The Minister for Health, Jenista Mhagama, presented the new

June 3, 2025

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Government Deregisters Gwajima’s Church Over Political Sermons

Tanzania’s government has revoked the registration of the Glory of Christ Tanzania Church—widely known by its Swahili name, Kanisa la Ufufuo na Uzima—citing serious legal violations and concerns over politically charged preaching. The church is led by Bishop Josephat Gwajima, who also

June 2, 2025

Education·Politics·Tanzania

Tanzania Moves Forward On Sign Language Rights

Tanzania is making significant strides toward improving communication accessibility for people with hearing disabilities, with more than 300 sign language interpreters now officially registered in a national interpreter database. The milestone was disclosed in Parliament by Hamis Mwinjuma, Deputy Minister for Information,

June 2, 2025

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