Author: Anna Faraja
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Tanzania Government Rebuilds 200 Stalls at Simu 2000 Market Three Weeks After Fire
Authorities in Ubungo say over 200 new stalls have been built at Simu 2000 market, three weeks after a fire destroyed hundreds of traders’ businesses.
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The Messages Pope Leo XIV Left in Each African Country During Visit
When Pope Leo XIV toured Africa in April, his speeches were not one-size-fits-all. In each country, the tone shifted sometimes subtle, sometimes direct depending on the challenges on the ground. Here’s what he left behind in each stop: Algeria: Coexistence and Quiet Faith In Algeria, where Christians are a minority, Pope Leo focused on religious…
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Not Just Jobs: How Ignorance and Anger Are Fueling Xenophobia in South Africa
Fresh xenophobic violence in South Africa is exposing deeper cracks, as unemployment fears, misinformation, and rising anger against African migrants spill into the streets.
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Tanzania Hits Back at Kenya’s Ruto: “We Are Also a Middle-Income Country”
Tanzania has responded to President William Ruto’s remarks on regional development, insisting it is also a middle-income country and rejecting claims about Kenya’s road dominance.
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Ruto Defends Fuel Prices, Says Kenya Is ‘Middle-Income’ Compared to ‘Less Developed’ Neighbors
Kenyan President William Ruto has defended the country’s fuel prices, arguing that comparisons with neighboring states often ignore key economic and infrastructure realities. Speaking in a recent address, Ruto said many Kenyans frequently question why fuel costs in Kenya are sometimes higher than in nearby countries. He insisted the issue must be understood within a…
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Tanzania Plans Over 52,000 Public Sector Jobs in 2026/27 Budget
The Tanzania government has announced plans to create more than 52,000 jobs in public institutions as part of its 2026/2027 budget, aiming to improve service delivery and address staffing gaps. Presenting the budget in Parliament in Dodoma, Minister of State in the President’s Office for Public Service Management and Good Governance, Ridhiwani Kikwete, said a…
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Kenya Seeks Emergency Funding from World Bank Amid Impact of Iran War
Kenya has sought emergency funding from the World Bank as the economic shock from the Iran conflict drives fuel price fears, inflation, and rising living costs.
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Mugabe’s Son Admits Gun Threat, Illegal Stay in South Africa
Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the youngest son of former Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe, has admitted in a South African court to threatening a man with a gun and living in the country illegally.
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What Happened: The Gun Incident Behind Julius Malema’s 5-Year Jail Sentence
Footage of Julius Malema discharging a firearm at a political rally became critical evidence in the case that led to his five-year prison sentence.
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Tanzania, Kenya Accused of Targeting Citizens Abroad Alongside Russia and Afghanistan in New Report
A new 2025 report by Freedom House has, for the first time, listed Tanzania and Kenya among countries accused of targeting their citizens beyond national borders. The report details a growing pattern where governments are alleged to track, detain, or forcibly return critics who have fled abroad, acts described as transnational repression. According to the…
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