Nyambita Magoma

Nyambita Nyambui Magoma is a certified journalist and Senior Editor at Swahili Today, leading the Swahili Leo department. With six years of experience and previous roles at ITV Tanzania and Capital TV, he writes and edits in both English and Swahili.

Joined: February 24, 2026
Articles: 72

South Africa

Zambian Court Orders Seizure of $1.3 Million in Assets From Former President Lungu’s Son

Zambia’s High Court has ordered the seizure of assets worth more than $1.3 million from Dalitso Lungu, the son of former president Edgar Lungu, after ruling that he could not credibly explain how he acquired 79 vehicles, 23 parcels of land and other properties. The ruling by the Economic and Financial Crimes Court in Lusaka on Monday follows an application by the Director of Public Prosecutions arguing that the assets were “tainted” and likely linked to unlawful activity. Dalitso is reported to have failed to offer verifiable evidence that the wealth was lawfully obtained.

Nyambita Magoma
February 12, 2026

Kenyan court charges cult leader Paul Mackenzie over 52 more deaths | The Star Kenya

East & Central Africa

Paul Mackenzie: Kenyan court charges cult leader over 52 more deaths

Kenyan court arraigns controversial cult leader Paul Mackenzie and seven associates on fresh charges over the deaths of 52 people whose bodies were found in shallow graves in southeast Kenya in 2025. The defendants all pleaded not guilty.

Nyambita Magoma
February 12, 2026
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Kenya's Central Bank Warns Against "Money Bouquets" | Nairobi Gifters

East & Central Africa

Central Bank of Kenya Warns Against Gifting Bouquets Made of Folded Banknotes as Valentine’s Approaches

With Valentine’s Day approaching, the Central Bank of Kenya has issued a stern warning against the trend of gifting bouquets made of folded banknotes. The bank reminded citizens that "mutilating" or pinning currency is a criminal offense punishable by heavy fines or imprisonment under Kenyan law.

Nyambita Magoma
February 11, 2026

Tanzanian 6th President Samia Suluhu Hassan | Ikulu Gallery

Diplomacy

Tanzania and Russia Announce New Agriculture and Nuclear Research Agreements After Moscow Talks

Following high-level diplomatic talks in Moscow, Tanzania and Russia have unveiled a set of new agreements to expand cooperation in agricultural technology, nuclear energy research, and broader bilateral ties.

Nyambita Magoma
February 11, 2026

H. E. Professor Robert Dussey, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, African Integration and Togolese Abroad, and Mr Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the IAEA with the signed Country Programme Framework (CPF) for the period of 2026-2031. | D. Calma/IAEA

West Africa

Togo and IAEA Sign Country Programme Framework to Boost Nuclear Science for Development

Togo and the International Atomic Energy Agency have signed a Country Programme Framework for 2026–2031 aimed at harnessing nuclear science to improve food security, health services and energy solutions.

Nyambita Magoma
February 11, 2026

West Africa

Guinea-Bissau Opposition Leader Summoned to Military Court Amid Political Turmoil

Political tensions in Guinea-Bissau have surged as opposition leader Domingos Simões Pereira was summoned to appear before a military tribunal on allegations of coup involvement, deepening instability ahead of forthcoming elections.

Nyambita Magoma
February 11, 2026

African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa. REUTERS/Tiksa Negeri

East & Central Africa

Ethiopia Finalizes Preparations for 39th AU Summit

Addis Ababa has completed extensive urban preparations ahead of the 39th African Union Summit beginning on 14 February 2026, where regional security crises and economic integration are expected to dominate discussions.

Nyambita Magoma
February 11, 2026

Riot police sit on their pickup truck as they drive into the Cheikh Anta Diop University campus, which was closed to students today until further notice after clashes between students and security forces left one student dead during protests over stipends and other financial support amid the government’s fiscal challenges, in Dakar, Senegal, February 10, 2026. | REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra

West Africa

Senegal Campus Protests Leave Student Dead Amid Rising Unrest

Clashes between police and student protesters at Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar have left Abdoulaye Ba, a second-year medical student, dead, the government confirmed, deepening unrest around education and economic grievances.

Nyambita Magoma
February 10, 2026

Ibrahim Traore - Burkina Faso's Transional President

West Africa

Burkina Faso Dissolves All Political Parties

Burkina Faso’s junta-led parliament has adopted a bill dissolving all political parties, a sweeping move authorities say will restore unity as rights groups warn of deepening authoritarian rule.

Nyambita Magoma
February 10, 2026

East & Central Africa

Angola’s President Lourenço Brokers Peace Push for Eastern DRC

Angola’s president João Lourenço has convened high-level talks in Luanda, pushing for an immediate ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as fighting with M23 drags on.