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President Samia Calls for Urgent Action on DRC

President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania  At the EAC and SADC Joint Summit in Dar Es Salaam,  called on her fellow leaders to take immediate action as the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to deteriorate. Speaking as Chairperson
February 8, 2025

Tshisekedi Attends Online Meeting on DRC Peace Efforts

President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) took part in an online summit focused on peace efforts for his country, which is currently being held in Dar es Salaam. The president’s representative at the in-person meeting was Prime Minister
February 8, 2025

Tshisekedi Misses Critical Summit on DRC Crisis

 President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) did not attend today’s important summit between the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community (EAC), aimed at discussing the ongoing crisis in eastern DRC. Instead, Prime Minister Judith
February 8, 2025

Grieving Family in Shock as Infant’s Body Disappears

A family in Nakuru is reeling from shock and devastation after the body of their seven-month-old baby vanished from the mortuary, turning their moment of mourning into an unimaginable nightmare. The family, from Menengai East, had gone to Nakuru Level Five Hospital
February 8, 2025

Government Moves to Strengthen Environmental Protection Laws

The Tanzanian government is pushing forward with key amendments to the Environmental Management Act, aiming to grant the National Environment Management Council (NEMC) full regulatory authority. The move is part of a broader effort to enhance environmental governance and ensure stronger oversight
February 8, 2025

US Halts Aid to South Africa Over Land Seizures

The United States has announced an immediate suspension of foreign aid to South Africa, citing concerns over land seizures targeting the Afrikaner minority and Pretoria’s growing diplomatic ties with nations seen as hostile to American interests. The decision, outlined in an executive
February 8, 2025

UN Reports Nearly 3,000 Deaths in Goma Crisis

The situation in Goma is becoming increasingly dire, with the death toll continuing to rise following the recent fighting. The city is grappling with the heartbreaking sight of bodies floating in Lake Kivu and others still being retrieved from around the area.
February 6, 2025

Tanzania Hopes for Peace to Boost Trade in Region

Tanzanian transporters and logistics professionals are eagerly awaiting the upcoming summit aimed at addressing the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). They are hoping that the summit will lead to a peaceful resolution, allowing trade and transport to
February 6, 2025

U.S. Moves Immigrants to Guantanamo Bay Facility

The U.S. government has recently transported the first group of immigrants to the Guantanamo Bay detention center, a decision that follows President Donald Trump’s announcement to expand the facility. This move comes as part of a broader effort to manage unauthorized immigration
February 6, 2025

US State Department Moves to Close USAID Operations

The U.S. State Department has ordered the closure of all overseas missions run by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and is preparing to recall thousands of staff members stationed around the world. This decision comes amid President Donald Trump’s broader
February 6, 2025
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