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US Shifts Stance on Ukraine’s NATO Membership

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth made waves on Wednesday with a candid statement about the future of Ukraine’s NATO membership, saying it’s “unrealistic” for the country to join the alliance while embroiled in its ongoing conflict with Russia. Hegseth’s comments marked
February 13, 2025

Court Begins Hearing DRC’s Case Against Rwanda

On February 12, 2025, the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) began hearing a high-stakes case filed by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) against Rwanda. The case, numbered 007/2023, is focused on alleged human rights violations committed by rebel
February 13, 2025

Tanzania’s ‘Made in Tanzania’ Logo Deadline Set

The government of Tanzania has set a three-month deadline for finalizing the much-anticipated “Made in Tanzania” logo, a project aimed at boosting the country’s brand identity on the global stage. On February 12, Minister for Industry and Trade, Dr. Selemani Jafo, announced
February 13, 2025

Trump and Putin Discuss Peace Talks for Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump has shared that he recently had a “very good” phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The two leaders discussed possible steps toward ending the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. According to Trump, Putin expressed a strong desire to
February 13, 2025

Concerns Raised Over U.S. Weapons in Ukraine

In recent statements, Tucker Carlson has raised serious concerns over the fate of U.S. weapons sent to Ukraine, alleging that as much as half of the military aid may be resold. Carlson claims that a significant portion of these arms end up
February 13, 2025

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

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

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
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