Chaumma Union presidential candidate Salum Mwalimu has promised major constitutional changes if elected, focusing on full autonomy for Zanzibar and Tanganyika as well as promoting […]
Year: 2025
TANZANIA: Firewood Shortage and Climate Change Push Girls Out of Class in Mwanza
In Mwanza, many schoolchildren—especially girls—are missing classes because they spend hours collecting firewood for cooking. For low-income families, firewood is still the main source of […]
U.S. Recalls Frozen Shrimp Over Possible Radioactive Contamination
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered a recall of frozen shrimp imported from Indonesia over fears of radioactive contamination. The seafood, […]
President Museveni Advises Small Farmers: Avoid Tea Farming Unless You Have Big Land
President Yoweri Museveni has warned small-scale farmers against planting tea, saying the crop needs a lot of land and resources to make good money. The […]
Uganda Approves New Malaria Drug for Infants to Save Young Lives
Uganda has taken a major step in the fight against malaria by approving a new treatment designed for newborn babies and young infants. The medicine, […]
China to Showcase New Military Power in Grand Parade Marking WWII Anniversary
China will hold a massive military parade in Beijing next month to mark 80 years since the end of World War II and reveal its […]
Former Mali Prime Minister Charged with Embezzlement Amid Growing Junta Crackdown
Mali’s former Prime Minister, Choguel Kokalla Maiga, has been charged with embezzlement and remanded in custody, as the country’s military rulers intensify a crackdown on […]
UGANDA: NRM Launches Museveni’s Official 2026 Campaign Poster and Election Theme
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party has officially unveiled President Yoweri Museveni’s campaign poster for the upcoming 2026 general elections. The event took place […]
TANZANIA: Diamond Platnumz and Mbosso in Public Dispute Over Song Credits
Popular Tanzanian musicians Diamond Platnumz and Mbosso are publicly clashing over the credits of their song “Pawa.” Diamond reminded Mbosso that he had once advised […]
Over 12,000 Young People to Benefit from East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project
More than 12,000 young people across four regions in Tanzania will benefit from a youth empowerment project linked to the East African Crude Oil Pipeline […]