Author: Anna Faraja
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Nandi-Ndaitwah helps Namibia to clear 100% IMF debt, boosting fiscal space
Namibia has completed repayment of its debt to the International Monetary Fund, marking a key milestone in the country’s economic management under President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. The government settled a total of $23.9 million, with official figures showing payments reaching $23.8875 million as of March this year. The move is expected to ease external debt pressure…
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Kenya signs $35m deal with Tanzanian investor to build 10 maternal hospitals
Kenyan President William Ruto has welcomed a $35 million investment by Amsons Group to build 10 maternal and child health hospitals across the country over the next three years. Speaking at State House in Nairobi during the signing of the project agreement, Ruto described the initiative as a major step toward improving maternal healthcare outcomes.…
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US sanctions ex-DR Congo president Kabila over alleged Supporting the M23 Lebels
The United States has imposed sweeping sanctions on former Democratic Republic of Congo president Joseph Kabila, accusing him of supporting rebel groups operating in the country’s east. Washington alleges that Kabila provided financial backing to the AFC coalition and supported the M23, including encouraging defections from the Congolese army and involvement in cross-border attacks against…
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231 foreign nationals arrested in Uganda crackdown on illegal immigration
Authorities in Uganda have arrested 231 foreign nationals in an ongoing operation targeting illegal immigration and suspected cybercrime networks. A large number of those detained 169 individuals were found living inside a single building in Kampala without valid immigration documents, officials said, as the crackdown intensified in recent days. The group includes nationals from several…
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Kenya’s President Ruto to Address Tanzania Parliament on May 5
Kenyan President William Ruto is set to address Tanzania’s Parliament on May 5, in a visit aimed at strengthening ties between the two countries.
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Goïta Says Situation “Under Control” After Deadly Attack Kills Mali Defence Minister
Mali’s military leader Assimi Goïta has assured citizens the situation is under control after a wave of attacks killed the country’s defence minister and raised coup fears.
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South Sudan: Fatalities Rise to 14 After Plane Crash Near Juba
Fifteen people, including a pilot and 14 passengers, have died after a small aircraft crashed near Juba, with poor weather conditions suspected in the incident.
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Tanzania Seizes Smuggled Minerals Worth Over $1.3 Million in 2025/26
Tanzania’s mining ministry says it seized illegally traded minerals worth over $1.3 million between July 2025 and March 2026, as enforcement efforts intensified across key regions.
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Veteran Tanzanian Actor and Former Footballer Hashim Kambi Dies in Dar es Salaam
Veteran Tanzanian film actor Hashim Kambi has died in Dar es Salaam after collapsing at work, with officials confirming he had been battling high blood pressure and diabetes.
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President Samia Tells Youth They Hold Tanzania’s Future, Warns of Declining Unity
President Samia Suluhu Hassan says Tanzania’s future lies in its youth, urging unity as she warns of weakening social cohesion among young people.
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