Tanzanians remain under a partial internet blackout following a five-day nationwide shutdown that began on October 29, during a tense and violent general election. The […]
Year: 2025
If Tanzania Burns, East Africa Bleeds: Why Regional Peace Must Be a Shared Priority
When flames rise in Tanzania, the smoke does not stop at her borders — it drifts across East Africa. The recent post-election violence in Tanzania […]
Uganda’s First Oil Expected to Flow in 2026 as Drilling Accelerates in Albertine Region
Uganda’s long-awaited dream of becoming an oil-producing nation is closer than ever, with government officials and oil companies confirming that commercial oil production is expected […]
Experts Urge Uganda to Cut Smartphone Taxes and Focus on Broadband Use to Bridge Digital Divide
Experts and industry leaders have called on the Ugandan government to reduce taxes on smartphones and shift focus from expanding network coverage to increasing internet […]
“It Swept Everything Away”: Survivors Recount Horror of Elgeyo Marakwet Landslide That Killed 30
Residents of Chesongoch village in Elgeyo Marakwet County are still in shock after a deadly landslide swept through their homes on Saturday night, killing at […]
Uhuru’s Secret Barber: Meet Julius Ngugutu, the Man Behind the Former President’s Sharp Look
Behind every great man, there is someone who helps him stay confident — and for former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, that person is Julius Ngugutu, […]
Nigerians Unite Against US Threats as Trump Warns of Strikes Over Christian Killings
Nigerians from both Christian and Muslim communities have strongly condemned recent threats by former US President Donald Trump to launch military strikes in response to […]
Sierra Leone’s Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary Reopens After Months of Protest Over Deforestation
After five months of closure in protest of widespread deforestation, the world-renowned Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary in Sierra Leone has reopened its gates to visitors. The […]
Moments That Matter: The Swearing In of Tanzania’s President Elect Samia Suluhu Hassan
On a bright morning in Dodoma, Tanzania’s administrative capital, thousands of onlookers and dignitaries gathered as Samia Suluhu Hassan took the presidential oath. It was […]
Why More Millennials Are Getting Cancer — And What We Can Do About It
If you’re a millennial — born between 1981 and 1995 — you’ve probably noticed something worrying: more people in your age group are being diagnosed […]