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Netanyahu Aide Arrested Amid Intelligence Leak Scandal

Israeli police have arrested a senior aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, intensifying concerns over an alleged intelligence leak that may have obstructed sensitive negotiations related to the ongoing Gaza crisis. The aide, Eliezer Feldstein, is accused of disclosing classified information to
November 5, 2024

Botswana’s President Concedes Defeat in Election

 Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi has conceded defeat as preliminary election results indicate that his party has lost its parliamentary majority after nearly six decades in power. The concession came during a press conference in the capital, Gaborone, where Masisi acknowledged the significant
November 2, 2024

US Partners with Tanzania for Pandemic Preparedness Grant

The United States has collaborated with Tanzania to secure a $25 million grant from the World Bank’s Pandemic Fund. This initiative aims to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response capabilities across 40 countries, encompassing six geographical regions. The announcement was made through
November 1, 2024

Children Under 18 Cannot Receive Life Sentences

The Attorney General of Tanzania, Hamza Johari, emphasized that the legal framework in Tanzania, as well as in many other nations, prohibits children under the age of 18 from being sentenced to life imprisonment. This policy stems from an understanding that children
November 1, 2024

LAAC Chair Urges Reforms in Local Government Leadership

The Chairperson of the Permanent Parliamentary Committee on Local Government Accounts (LAAC),  Halima Mdee, has raised urgent concerns regarding the appointment and accountability of Directors in local councils. During a session in Dodoma, where the committee presented its findings, Mdee urged the
November 1, 2024

MP Highlights Job Connection Issue in Tanzania

 The Member of Parliament for Sumve  Emmanuel Mageni, has shed light on a pervasive issue in Tanzania’s job market: the belief that employment opportunities heavily rely on personal connections. Speaking during a recent parliamentary session, Mageni emphasized that many citizens perceive connections
October 31, 2024

MP Advocates for National Mental Health Council

The Member of Parliament for Iringa Urban, Jesca Msambatavangu has spotlighted the pressing issue of mental health during a recent parliamentary session. She posed a direct question to the Prime Minister regarding the government’s plans to establish a National Mental Health Council,
October 31, 2024

Ministry Conducts Workshop for MPs on WMAs

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism has organized a seminar for the Permanent Parliamentary Committee on Land, Natural Resources, and Tourism, as well as MPs representing Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in their constituencies.   The seminar, held on October 30, 2024,
October 31, 2024
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