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Ethiopia Chosen to Host 2027 COP32 Climate Summit

Ethiopia has been informally selected to host the 32nd UN Climate Change Conference (COP32) in 2027, following backing from the Africa Group of Negotiators (AGN). The announcement was made during the ongoing COP30 talks in Belém, Brazil, where negotiators are discussing urgent
November 12, 2025
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UNESCO Declares Swahili Official Global Language

Tanzania is celebrating a proud moment after the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) officially recognized Kiswahili as one of its working languages. The historic decision was announced on November 11, 2025, during the organization’s General Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan,
November 11, 2025
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Museveni Confirms Arrest of Missing Kenyan Activists

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has for the first time admitted that two Kenyan human rights activists who disappeared more than a month ago were being held by his country’s security forces. The activists, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, were detained on October
November 10, 2025
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Ruto Calls for Stronger Democracy Across East Africa

Kenyan President William Ruto has underscored his belief that democracy remains the best system of governance—despite its many challenges. Speaking in Doha, Qatar, on November 9, 2025, during the World Summit for Social Development, Ruto said that genuine democracy thrives where leaders
November 10, 2025
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Lissu’s Treason Trial Begins Without His Presence

 The treason trial of Tundu Lissu, chairman of Tanzania’s opposition party Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA), commenced today at the High Court’s Masjala Ndogo division in Dar es Salaam, notable for the absence of the accused. Lissu was not brought to court due
November 10, 2025
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South Africa Assumes Interim SADC Leadership Role

South Africa has taken over as the Interim Chair of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), following Madagascar’s decision to step down due to domestic political unrest. The announcement was made after an Extraordinary Virtual Summit of SADC Heads of State and
November 10, 2025
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Ruto Urges Ukraine to Free Detained Kenyans

Kenya’s President William Ruto has appealed to the government of Ukraine to release several Kenyan nationals reportedly being held in the country after being misled into joining the ongoing war against Russia. According to information from State House, President Ruto held a
November 8, 2025
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Tanzanian Intern’s Remains Return Home After Two Years

The remains of a 21‑year-old Tanzanian student, sent home after enduring more than two years of anguish, have finally been returned, bringing some solace to his grieving family. The young man, who travelled to Israel through an agricultural training programme, was among
November 7, 2025
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Observers Urge Overhaul After Tanzanian Vote Crisis

International observer teams have raised serious concerns about the conduct of Tanzania’s 29 October general election. While logistical efforts by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) were broadly noted, major democratic issues overshadowed the process. The mission of the Southern African Development Community
November 7, 2025
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