President Samia Suluhu Hassan has explained her decision to appoint senior military officers as regional commissioners in Tanzania’s border areas, saying the move was driven […]
Month: February 2026
Singapore Raises Growth Forecast as AI Boom Boosts Economy
Singapore has raised its economic growth forecast for 2026, driven by strong demand for artificial intelligence (AI) products and resilient global trade despite rising trade […]
AI Chatbots Offer Risky Health Advice, New Study Finds
Artificial intelligence chatbots may not be as reliable for medical advice as many users believe, according to new research that warns of potential health risks. […]
Kenyan Man Recounts How He Was Tricked Into Joining Russian Army and Escaped Ukraine War
A Kenyan man has shared a chilling account of how he was allegedly duped into joining the Russian military and sent to fight in the […]
Meta and Google Accused of Designing Social Media to Addict Children in Landmark US Trial
Meta and Google-owned YouTube have been accused of deliberately designing their platforms to addict children, as a landmark social media trial opened on Monday in […]
KENYA: Bomet Clinical Officer Arrested Over Alleged Rape of Pregnant Woman During Check-Up
A clinical officer at Chemaner Health Centre in Bomet County has been arrested after allegedly raping a pregnant woman during a routine maternity check-up. The […]
Unregistered Electric Bikes and Tricycles Raise Safety and Crime Concerns in Tanzania
Dar es Salaam/Dodoma, Tanzania — Authorities and residents are warning that many electric bikes and cargo tricycles operating in Tanzania’s major cities are unregistered, uninsured, […]
Uganda Maps Out Just and Sustainable Transport Transition
Kampala — Uganda is laying the groundwork for a fair and inclusive transition to cleaner and more modern transport systems, ensuring that economic transformation does […]
State House Denies Appointment of New Uganda Airlines CEO
Kampala, Uganda — The Office of the President has dismissed reports claiming that President Yoweri Museveni has appointed a new head of Uganda Airlines, saying […]
Tanzania and Uganda Pledge to Strengthen Ties and Boost Regional Cooperation
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — The leaders of Tanzania and Uganda have pledged to strengthen bilateral relations and deepen regional cooperation following talks held during […]