Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — Tanzania has formally asked China to support its efforts to build major infrastructure ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of […]
Month: February 2026
Tanzania and Uganda Step Up Major Infrastructure Projects as Oil Exports Near
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Tanzania and Uganda are accelerating plans for major infrastructure projects as both countries prepare for the first exports of crude […]
Venezuela Frees Opposition Leaders as Government Continues Prisoner Releases
Several prominent Venezuelan opposition figures have been released from prison, marking one of the largest recent steps in Venezuela’s ongoing prisoner release campaign, families and […]
KENYA: Opposition Accuses Government of Sending Kenyan Youths to Russia War Zones Through Job Scheme
The United Opposition has accused the Kenyan government of misleading young people with promises of overseas jobs, only for some of them to end up […]
Iran Jails Nobel Peace Prize Winner Narges Mohammadi for Six Years
Iran has sentenced Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi to six years in prison, according to her lawyer. The court found her guilty of “gathering […]
President Ruto Unveils Four-Point Plan to Transform Nairobi into a World-Class City
President William Ruto has announced a four-pillar plan aimed at transforming Nairobi into a modern, well-planned, and developed capital city, similar to global cities like […]
Zimbabwe Launches Staff-Monitored Programme with IMF to Boost Economic Reforms
Harare, Zimbabwe – Zimbabwe has agreed to a staff-monitored programme (SMP) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), marking a tentative first step toward closer engagement […]
Muslim Charity Run Raises Funds to Feed the Needy Ahead of Ramadan
With only a few days left before the start of Ramadan, a Muslim charity organisation has organised a fundraising run in Kampala to support vulnerable […]
Traditionalist Catholic Group Risks Split with Vatican Over Bishop Ordinations
A conservative Catholic group is preparing to defy Pope Leo XIV by ordaining new bishops without his approval, a move that could trigger a serious […]
Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania Ban ‘Money Bouquets’ Ahead of Valentine’s Day
As Valentine’s Day approaches, many couples across East Africa are rethinking popular cash gift trends after Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania launched a joint crackdown on […]