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Grief and Anger as Kenya Mourns Saba Saba Victims

The memory of Kenya’s Saba Saba Day was meant to honor a legacy of democratic struggle. Instead, this year’s commemoration has been marked by bloodshed, sorrow, and a resurgent youth-led movement demanding justice. At least 31 people have died and over 500
July 9, 2025

Deputy PM Praises Tanzania’s Thriving Cooperatives

Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Dotto Biteko has lauded the transformative progress of Tanzania’s cooperative sector, calling it a key driver of economic growth and rural empowerment. His remarks came during the country’s celebration of the International Day of Cooperatives, held this year
July 8, 2025

Kagame Warns Kinshasa Over Peace Deal Breach

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has voiced strong support for a peace agreement recently signed with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), but has also issued a stern warning about any potential bad faith actions from Kinshasa. Speaking in Kigali during Rwanda’s Liberation
July 8, 2025

Tanzania Embarks on Nuclear Energy Future

Tanzania has officially announced its intention to integrate nuclear power into its national electricity mix, a historic move that signals the country’s commitment to energy modernization and climate-conscious development. Speaking at the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit in Kigali, Rwanda on June 30,
July 8, 2025

World Bank Raises Poverty Threshold to $3 Daily

The World Bank has officially revised the international poverty line, increasing it from $2.15 to $3.00 per person per day. The new figure—equivalent to approximately TSh7,834—is now the globally accepted threshold for extreme poverty. The change was announced following the release of
July 8, 2025

Tazara Moves to Digital Ticketing Era with E-Government Link

The Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA), a historic symbol of pan-African connectivity, is set to embrace a modern future by adopting a centralized e-ticketing system connected to the Tanzania e-Government platform. The announcement was made during the 49th Dar es Salaam International Trade
July 8, 2025

Tanzania Hosts Global UN Peacekeeping Trainers Course

Tanzania has become the first African nation—and only the second globally after Italy—to host the prestigious United Nations Staff Officer Training of Trainers (UNSO ToT). This vital course in the international peacekeeping architecture is being conducted at the Tanzania Peacekeeping Training Centre
July 8, 2025
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