The Commonwealth has appointed former Malawi President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera as its special envoy to support Tanzania’s post-election reconciliation efforts, following rising political tensions in […]
Year: 2025
Chinese National Fired After Assaulting Kenyan Worker, Embassy Confirms
A Chinese national who was caught on video assaulting a Kenyan worker has been dismissed from his position, the Chinese Embassy in Kenya confirmed on […]
Africa’s Top 10 Military Powers in 2025: Strength, Strategy and Spending
In 2025, Africa’s military landscape continues to be shaped by a handful of dominant regional powers whose strength is underpinned by a combination of manpower, […]
UN Security Council to Vote on US-Backed International Force for Gaza Amid Global Divisions
The United Nations Security Council is set to vote Monday on a US-drafted resolution that seeks to reinforce former President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, […]
Kagame Says AI Could Boost Rwanda’s GDP by 5% as Africa Races Toward a Digital Future
Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame says artificial intelligence (AI) could contribute up to 5% of Rwanda’s GDP, transforming sectors such as education and agriculture, as African […]
Pope Leo XIV Calls on Global Leaders to Act Against Poverty During Jubilee of the Poor
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday issued a powerful appeal to world leaders and Catholics across the globe, urging them not to abandon the poor as […]
Why President Samia’s Move to Establish a Youth Ministry Is Timely and Strategic
As Tanzania navigates a rapidly shifting socioeconomic landscape, President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s decision to establish a standalone Ministry of Youth Development has been widely described […]
Global HPV Vaccine Drive Prevents 1.4 Million Cervical Cancer Deaths, Gavi Reports
A three-year global campaign to deliver the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to low-income countries has prevented 1.4 million future cervical cancer deaths, the Vaccine Alliance […]
Kenya Intensifies Ruminant Vaccination Drive to Boost Livestock Health and Productivity
Kenya has intensified efforts to strengthen ruminant vaccination following a major multi-stakeholder forum in Nairobi that brought together government agencies, private sector players, researchers and […]
Tragedy at Kalando: Bridge Collapse at DRC Cobalt Mine Kills at Least 32
At least 32 miners have died after a bridge collapsed at a cobalt mine in southeast Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a regional government official […]