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Over Three Million Return Home Amid Sudan Displacement Crisis

More than three million people have returned to their homes in Sudan this year, marking a significant reduction in the country’s displaced population, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported. The movement signals cautious hope for stability, though many returnees continue to
December 18, 2025

Tanzania Included in New U.S. Travel Restrictions

The United States has placed Tanzania among a group of countries facing new partial travel restrictions that will take effect on January 1, 2026. The announcement, made on December 16, 2025, reflects Washington’s stated concerns about visa compliance, national security, and immigration
December 17, 2025

Kenya Moves to Shield Millions From Hunger

The Kenyan government has announced a broad set of measures aimed at protecting more than two million people who are at risk of hunger as a severe drought continues to affect wide parts of the country. The prolonged dry spell, which has
December 17, 2025

Tanzanian Innovator Wins Africa’s Premier Business Award

Tanzanian entrepreneur Diana Orembe, founder of NovFeed Tanzania, has emerged as the 2025 champion of the prestigious Africa’s Business Heroes competition, taking home a $300,000 cash prize for her innovative solution that converts food waste into sustainable fish feed. Her work impressed
December 17, 2025

Bobi Wine Condemns Security Action at Kampala Market

Uganda’s opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has strongly criticized security forces over their use of water to disperse civilians at Kalerwe Market in Kampala, an incident that has sparked renewed concern about civil liberties and the protection of
December 17, 2025

Strong Winds Bring Down Liberty Statue In Brazil

A powerful windstorm has toppled a replica of the Statue of Liberty in southern Brazil, after violent gusts swept through the area at speeds of up to 90 kilometres per hour, local authorities have confirmed. The incident occurred in the city of
December 16, 2025

Truphena Muthoni Honoured After Breaking Environmental Record

A 22-year-old environmental guardian, Truphena Muthoni, received special recognition from President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi, on 15 December 2025, following her extraordinary achievement of hugging a tree continuously for 72 hours, setting a new world record. The feat has sparked
December 16, 2025

Ex-Congo Rebel Leader Sentenced Thirty Years Prison

A French court has sentenced Roger Lumbala, the former leader of a Congolese rebel faction, to 30 years in prison for his role in crimes against humanity during the Second Congo War. The judgment, delivered on 15 December 2025, highlights the growing
December 16, 2025

M23 Rebels Set Conditional Exit From Uvira Town

The M23 rebel group has announced its planned withdrawal from the town of Uvira in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), describing the move as a step to ease military tensions and signal its willingness to participate in renewed peace efforts. The
December 16, 2025
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