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Church Leaders Call for Ceasefire in Goma

Leaders from both the Catholic and Protestant churches in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have called for an immediate ceasefire in Goma, following the arrival of rebel leaders who recently seized control of the city in the country’s volatile eastern region.
February 13, 2025
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Lissu Calls for Electoral Reforms Ahead of Election

Tundu Lissu, the newly elected National Chairman of Chadema, has raised serious concerns about the credibility of this year’s general election, citing ongoing issues with past elections. In his first public address since taking on the leadership role, Lissu criticized the 2019
February 13, 2025
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Parliament Pushes for Urgent Road Repairs Amid Delays

The Parliamentary Committee on Local Government Affairs (LAAC) has raised alarms over the slow progress in repairing rural roads damaged by last year’s El Niño rains and Tropical Cyclone Hidaya. Justin Nyamoga, the chairperson of the committee, told Parliament that many of
February 13, 2025
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Minister Kombo Joins African Union Council Meeting

Tanzania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Hon. Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where he will lead Tanzania’s delegation at the 46th Session of the African Union (AU) Council of Ministers. This important meeting will
February 12, 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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