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Tanzanian Minister of State in the Vice President’s Office for Union and Environment, Engineer Hamad Masauni, has been elected Vice President of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA). The announcement was made during the seventh session of the Assembly, which convened at

 A high-profile case opened on Thursday in Cameroon’s Yaoundé Military Court, involving 77 individuals detained after widespread protests following the October presidential election. Among those charged are prominent opposition leaders who had disputed the official results that gave President Paul Biya another

Sudan is edging closer to a severe humanitarian setback as food assistance for millions of people faces drastic reductions in the coming months. Aid officials warn that unless urgent financial support is secured, food rations will be cut starting early next year,

Burundi’s President Évariste Ndayishimiye has raised concerns over what he described as continued foreign interference in the security situation of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), warning that peace in the eastern region remains fragile despite ongoing regional efforts. Speaking on

In a sudden turn of events that has intensified conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the rebel group known as M23 announced it has taken control of the strategic city of Uvira, close to the border with Burundi, despite

The Legal and Human Rights Centre has filed Case No. 56/2025 before the East African Court of Justice, challenging the nationwide internet shutdown that affected Tanzania during the 2025 General Election. The blackout, which lasted from October 29 to November 4, cut

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has reminded the world that human rights are not distant principles but fundamental parts of daily life. In his global message marking International Human Rights Day, Türk said people often recognise the

Ghana and Israel are working to ease tensions after an unusual diplomatic standoff triggered by reciprocal deportations that unfolded within days. It began when three Ghanaian travellers were denied entry and deported from Israel under circumstances Ghana described as unfair and disrespectful.