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Al-Shabaab Claims Raid On Strategic Somali Island

Fighting broke out on a strategic island off southern Somalia after fighters from Al-Shabaab launched a coordinated assault, triggering clashes with government-aligned forces and renewing concerns over security in the volatile region. The attack targeted Kuday Island, located along Somalia’s southern coastline,
January 23, 2026

Putin Weighs Backing Trump’s Global Peace Proposal

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signaled that Moscow may be open to supporting a new international peace initiative championed by  United States President Donald Trump, hinting at a potential financial contribution that could place Russia among the permanent members of the proposed
January 22, 2026

Guinea-Bissau Sets December Date For Elections

Guinea-Bissau’s military-led transitional authorities have announced that presidential and legislative elections will be held on 6 December 2026, formally setting a timetable for a return to civilian governance more than a year after the country’s latest seizure of power. The decision was
January 22, 2026

ACT Wazalendo Condemns Police Blocking CHADEMA Events

Tanzania’s opposition party, ACT Wazalendo, has strongly condemned police actions that prevented Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA) from celebrating its founding anniversary on January 21, 2026, in Nkasi District, Rukwa Region. The planned celebrations, which included community service initiatives such as
January 22, 2026

Tanzania Plans National Farewell for Edwin Mtei

Tanzania is preparing to honor the life and legacy of Edwin Mtei, a pioneering economist and opposition leader whose contributions helped shape the country’s democratic and financial institutions. The funeral for the late Mtei is scheduled for Saturday, January 24, 2026, according
January 22, 2026

Bobi Wine Says Life Threatened After Uganda Election

Uganda’s leading opposition figure, Robert Kyagulanyi, widely known as Bobi Wine, has confirmed that he is currently in hiding, citing serious fears for his personal safety following the country’s disputed general election. In a rare interview with international media, the opposition leader
January 22, 2026

Heche Hails Mtei Legacy as Democratic Transformation

Senior opposition leader John Heche has described the late Edwin Mtei as one of the most influential architects of Tanzania’s democratic and economic transformation, saying his legacy goes far beyond founding a political party and instead lies in the policy reforms and
January 22, 2026

European Parliament Freezes US Trade Agreement Talks

The European Parliament has put negotiations on a proposed trade agreement with the United States on hold, reflecting rising political tensions between Washington and European capitals. The move follows strong objections from lawmakers over recent statements and actions by US President Donald
January 22, 2026

CCM Denies Role in CHADEMA Activities Suspension

Tanzania’s ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), has dismissed allegations linking it to the court-ordered suspension of political activities by the main opposition party, Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA), saying the move is purely the result of internal disputes within the
January 22, 2026

Trump Pushes Fresh Nile Dam Diplomacy Effort

 United States President Donald Trump has indicated his willingness to help revive long-stalled negotiations between Egypt and Ethiopia over the controversial hydroelectric dam on the Nile, signaling a renewed push for dialogue on one of Africa’s most sensitive water disputes. Trump made
January 22, 2026
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