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Tanzania Secures Approval for Direct Nigeria Flights

Tanzania has taken a major step toward launching direct passenger flights between Dar es Salaam and Lagos after receiving formal clearance from Nigeria’s aviation authorities. The milestone comes with the issuance of a Foreign Carrier Operation Permit (FCOP), officially presented in Abuja
August 14, 2025

Sudan Stuns Nigeria with Dominant 4–0 Victory in CHAN

Sudan’s Prime Minister, Kamil Idris, has lauded the national football team for their “outstanding performance” after they delivered one of the most remarkable results in the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). The emphatic 4–0 triumph over Nigeria on Tuesday in Zanzibar has
August 14, 2025

Tanzania Leads Landmark SADC–U.S. Dialogue Forum

Senior officials from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the United States met in Antananarivo for the inaugural SADC–U.S. Senior Officials Dialogue Forum. The event represents a major step in strengthening cooperation between the two partners. Tanzania’s Permanent Secretary in the
August 14, 2025

Trump Eases Rocket Launch Rules, Boosts Space Industry

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on August 13, 2025, aimed at relaxing federal regulations for commercial rocket launches. The order is intended to simplify the permitting process by removing or speeding up environmental reviews for launch licenses managed by
August 14, 2025

Museveni Warns Ugandans Against Paying for Access

President Yoweri Museveni has cautioned citizens against giving money to individuals who claim they can arrange meetings with him, calling the practice “unacceptable” and warning that it undermines trust in government institutions. Speaking during a meeting with the Army Council at State
August 14, 2025

EU Leaders Urge Trump to Ensure Europe’s Security

European Union leaders have appealed to U.S. President Donald Trump to safeguard European security ahead of his upcoming summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. The meeting, scheduled for Friday, is expected to focus on the ongoing Ukraine conflict, now in
August 13, 2025

Africa Emerges as Leader in HIV Research

The 13th International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Science, recently held in Kigali, Rwanda, has highlighted a transformative shift in the role of African researchers in global HIV research. For decades, Africa was seen primarily as a testing ground for studies
August 13, 2025

Madagascar Assumes Leadership of SADC Council Ministers

Madagascar has formally assumed the chairmanship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Council of Ministers, as member states were urged to strengthen regional cooperation and push for deeper economic integration. The announcement came during a ceremony attended by top diplomats and
August 13, 2025

Tanzanian Extradited to U.S. in Cartel Arms Case

A Tanzanian man is facing trial in the United States after being accused of helping supply military-grade weapons worth $58 million (Sh145 billion) to one of the world’s most violent drug cartels. Subiro Osmund Mwapinga, was arrested in Accra, Ghana, on April
August 13, 2025

Colombian Presidential Hopeful Dies Following Attack

Miguel Uribe, a leading candidate in the upcoming Colombian presidential race, tragically passed away late Monday night, nearly two months after he was critically wounded in a shooting incident during his election campaign. The 39-year-old senator from the conservative party had been
August 12, 2025
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