Tanzania is taking new steps to support and protect startups as venture capital funding across Africa slows down in 2026. The move comes at a […]
Month: February 2026
Tanzanian Woman Gives Birth While in Transit at Mumbai Airport
A Tanzanian passenger delivered a baby while in transit at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai, India. The woman was travelling through the busy […]
How Norway Turned Oil Wealth into a $2 Trillion Future
In 1969, Norway discovered one of the largest offshore oil fields in the world — the Ekofisk field in the North Sea. At the time, […]
Tanzania and Liberia Partner to Grow Africa’s Blue Economy
Tanzania and Liberia have agreed to work together to strengthen maritime cooperation as part of efforts to grow Africa’s blue economy. The two countries signed […]
Eight Killed in Fireworks Store Explosion in Eastern China
Eight people have died and two others were injured after an explosion at a fireworks store in eastern China. The incident happened on Sunday afternoon […]
China to Allow Visa-Free Travel for UK and Canadian Visitors from February 17
China has confirmed that citizens from the United Kingdom and Canada will be able to travel to China without a visa starting Tuesday, February 17, […]
Relatives of Venezuelan Political Prisoners Launch Hunger Strike After 17 Freed
Relatives of political prisoners in Venezuela have begun a hunger strike outside a prison in Caracas, demanding the release of all remaining detainees despite the […]
Samia Calls for Sustainable Financing and Strong African Leadership in Malaria Fight
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has called for sustainable financing and stronger African leadership to accelerate the fight against malaria across the continent. Speaking to journalists […]
Bangladesh’s Jamaat-e-Islami Concedes Defeat After BNP Landslide Victory
Bangladesh’s largest Islamist party, Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh, has accepted defeat in the country’s general election, following a landslide victory by the rival Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). […]
At Least 46 Killed as Gunmen Attack Villages in Central Nigeria
At least 46 people have been killed after armed men riding motorcycles attacked three villages in central Nigeria, according to a humanitarian source. The attacks […]