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Bus Crash Survivor Dies In Second Accident

A bus crash survivor, Ahmad Ally, has died after being involved in a second road accident while being transferred for specialised treatment to Muhimbili National Hospital, authorities have confirmed. Ally, believed to have been aged between 40 and 50, was among victims
February 9, 2026

Deadly Landslides Hit Coltan Mines In DRC

The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has expressed grave concern after reports emerged that approximately 200 people may have died following massive landslides at the Rubaya mine in the eastern part of the country, an area currently under the
February 2, 2026

Tanzania Strengthens Domestic Funding for NTD Programs

Tanzania has ramped up domestic financing and strengthened district-led delivery for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) following the sudden withdrawal of international donor support in early 2025. The shift represents a decisive move toward national ownership of disease control initiatives and underscores the
February 1, 2026

Villagers Search For Victims After Deadly DRC Attack

Residents of Otomaber village in Irumu Territory, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, are struggling to recover after a brutal attack by armed militants linked to the Islamic State. The raid, which occurred in the early hours of the morning, left dozens
January 29, 2026

Tanzania Launches Universal Health Insurance Nationwide

Tanzania has taken a major step toward affordable healthcare for all with the official launch of the Universal Health Insurance (UHI) scheme, which comes into force today, Monday, January 26, 2026. The programme is designed to remove financial barriers that have long
January 26, 2026

East Africa Launches Regional Health Emergency Framework

The East African Community (EAC) has officially launched its first regional system to prevent, prepare for, and respond to health emergencies, marking a significant step in strengthening cooperation among its member states in tackling disease outbreaks. Unveiled in Arusha, Tanzania, the new
January 25, 2026

Catholic Priest Released After Months In Captivity

The Catholic Church in Nigeria has confirmed the safe release of Father Bobbo Paschal, who was abducted in November 2025, bringing relief and renewed hope to the faithful in Kaduna and beyond. According to the Chancellor of the Kaduna Archdiocese, Father Paschal
January 23, 2026
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