On December 9, 2025, President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania granted a pardon and sentence reductions to a total of 1,036 prisoners across the country. […]
Category: Regional News
Kenya Sends Additional Police to Haiti to Tackle Gang Violence
Kenya has deployed hundreds of additional police officers to Haiti to help control violent gangs that dominate much of the country, particularly the capital, Port-au-Prince. […]
Dar Es Salaam Residents Rush to Stock Up on Essentials Amid Food and Water Shortages
Residents of Dar es Salaam have rushed to major stores and supermarkets to stock up on food and water as concerns over potential shortages heightened […]
Ruto Hails Trump for Renewed Kenya–US Partnership After High-Level Talks in Washington
President William Ruto has described his latest meeting with United States President Donald Trump as a “watershed moment” for Kenya–US relations, saying the discussions mark […]
Commonwealth Sets Strict Conditions for Tanzania Over Human Rights Concerns
The Commonwealth has issued a strong warning to the government of Tanzania, saying the country must address growing concerns over human rights violations if it […]
Rwanda Secures $228 Million U.S. Health Aid Hours After Peace Agreement with DRC
Rwanda has secured a landmark $228 million health-sector agreement with the United States, marking a major early benefit from the recently reaffirmed peace deal with […]
Uganda Finally Moves to Compensate West Nile War and Ombaci Massacre Victims
For the first time in decades, the Ugandan government has agreed to compensate victims of the West Nile conflict and the Ombaci Massacre, raising hope […]
KENYA: Public Debt, Wage Bill, and Land Inequality Pushing Kenyans Into Deeper Poverty — KHRC Reports
Kenya’s soaring public debt, an overstretched wage bill, and longstanding land injustices are the leading forces driving millions of Kenyans into poverty, according to two […]
Museveni Calls for State Ownership of Internet Infrastructure to Cut Costs for Ugandans
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has renewed his call for greater government control over the country’s internet infrastructure, arguing that leaving core systems in the hands […]
Tanzania Prioritises Youth in New National Investment Plan
Tanzania has announced a major shift in its national investment strategy, placing young people at the heart of future economic development. The move is aimed […]