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Rights Group Demands Release of Election Detainees

The Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition (THRDC) has called for the immediate release of all individuals arrested or detained in connection with the 2025 General Election, arguing that many of the cases show signs of irregularities and lack of due process. The
November 19, 2025

New Agriculture Minister Vows Steady Sector Continuity

The newly appointed Minister for Agriculture, Daniel Godfrey Chongolo, has assured senior officials and staff of the ministry that the government’s development agenda will continue smoothly by building on the foundation laid by his predecessor. He emphasized that the achievements recorded so
November 19, 2025

Congo, M23 Move Toward New Peace Path

A renewed sense of cautious hope is emerging in Central Africa after the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel movement signed a fresh framework agreement in Qatar, aimed at easing one of the region’s most protracted conflicts. The
November 18, 2025

Bangladesh Court Sentences Ex-Leader Hasina to Death

Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death after a tribunal found her guilty of authorising a violent crackdown on a student-led uprising that convulsed the country last year. The verdict, delivered in a tightly secured courtroom in Dhaka,
November 18, 2025

Commonwealth Deploys Chakwera for Tanzania Dialogue

The Commonwealth has appointed former Malawi president Dr Lazarus Chakwera as its Special Envoy to Tanzania, assigning him the task of helping ease political tension and supporting the start of a national dialogue after the country’s disputed electoral period. Announced by Commonwealth
November 18, 2025

Samia Names New Ministers to Strengthen Government

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has unveiled her new Cabinet, marking a fresh start for her administration with a focus on efficiency, accountability, and advancing national development priorities. The appointments bring a mix of experienced leaders and new faces to key government roles,
November 17, 2025
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