An international investment fund, Sino American Global Fund (SinoAm LLC), is targeting a $5 billion investment push in Tanzania, signalling growing global investor confidence in […]
Month: January 2026
France Moves to Ban Social Media for Under-15s as Lawmakers Approve Child Protection Bill
French lawmakers have passed a bill that would ban children under the age of 15 from using social media, marking a major step in President […]
Tinubu Briefly Stumbles During Turkey Visit, Presidency Dismisses Health Concerns
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu briefly stumbled and fell on Tuesday during an official welcome ceremony in Ankara, Türkiye, sparking momentary concern over his health while […]
KENYA: Elephant Invasions Leave Makueni Farmers Counting Losses as Human-Wildlife Conflict Intensifies
Farmers in Mikomani village and surrounding areas of Mtito Andei, Makueni County, are counting heavy losses after elephants invaded their farms overnight, destroying food crops […]
KENYA: “I Stand by My Words”: Oketch Salah Pushes Back Against Winnie Odinga’s Claims
Businessman Oketch Salah has publicly defended his claims about being present during the final moments of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, pushing back against strong […]
Uganda’s Export Earnings Jump 70.5% as Coffee and Gold Drive Trade Recovery
Uganda’s export earnings recorded a strong rebound in November 2025, rising 70.5 percent year-on-year, underscoring the growing contribution of key commodities—particularly coffee and gold—to the […]
President Ruto Appoints 15 Judges to Bolster Court of Appeal Capacity
President William Ruto has appointed 15 new judges to the Court of Appeal, acting on recommendations made by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) in a […]
Tanzania Targets June Agreement for $42 Billion LNG Export Megaproject
Tanzania is aiming to finalise a long-awaited agreement by June 2026 for a $42 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project, a move that could […]
KENYA: “Dangerous Lies”: Winnie Odinga Blasts Oketch Salah Over Claims on Raila Odinga’s Death
East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Member of Parliament Winnie Odinga has strongly dismissed claims by businessman Oketch Salah that he was present during the final […]
Tanzania’s Digital Economy Accelerates as Internet Penetration Reaches 85 Percent
Tanzania’s digital economy is gaining strong momentum as internet penetration across the country has climbed to 85 percent, marking a major milestone in the government’s […]