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EU to Revise Foreign Aid Strategy Amid Shifts

The European Union (EU) is rethinking its foreign aid programme, aiming to better align it with broader foreign policy goals. This comes as the United States makes its own significant changes to how it manages foreign aid, particularly under the leadership of
February 12, 2025

Tanzania’s Civil Society Grapples with Aid Freeze

Tanzania’s civil society is facing a serious crisis after the US government decided to freeze aid, leaving many local organizations struggling to stay afloat. A new study by the Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition (THRDC), which includes more than 300 member organizations,
February 12, 2025

Prince Rahim Aga Khan V Begins His Leadership

Prince Rahim Aga Khan V officially stepped into his role as the 50th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslim community during a special ceremony on February 11, 2025, held at the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat in Lisbon, Portugal. Joined by
February 12, 2025

Over 50 Killed in Militia Attack in Congo

At least 55 people have tragically lost their lives in a deadly attack by Codeco militia fighters in the northeastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The violence erupted on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, in the village of Djaiba, located
February 12, 2025

Saudi Arabia Imposes Visa Restrictions on 14 Countries

Saudi Arabia has introduced new visa restrictions for citizens from 14 countries, including Nigeria, limiting them to single-entry visas that last up to 30 days. This change applies to tourists, business travelers, and those visiting family members. However, it does not affect
February 12, 2025

Zitto Kabwe Criticizes Election Case Delays

ACT Wazalendo has filed 51 cases challenging the outcomes of the recent Local Government Elections in Tanzania. The party has already secured a victory in one case in Kigoma region, with several other cases still in progress. In a statement to the
February 11, 2025

Sudan to Form New Government After Military Takes Control

Sudan is on track to establish a new government after the military regained full control of the capital, Khartoum. This decision follows months of conflict, with the country enduring political instability since 2023. General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, the leader of Sudan’s Armed
February 11, 2025

Xi Jinping to Join Russia’s WWII Victory Commemoration

Chinese President Xi Jinping has accepted an invitation to join Russia’s 80th anniversary celebrations of the victory over Nazi Germany in May, as confirmed by Russia’s ambassador to China, Igor Morgulov. In addition to attending the event in Moscow, President Xi has
February 11, 2025
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