Mali Issues Heat Alert as Temperatures Expected to Reach 45°C
Mali’s national weather agency has warned that temperatures across the country could rise sharply this week, with some areas expected to reach as high as 45°C.
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Uganda’s Museveni Named New Chairperson of East African Community
ARUSHA, Tanzania – The President of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, was appointed the Chairman of the East African Community during the 25 th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State, held in Arusha, Tanzania. Museveni has now replaced the President of…
Floods in Serengeti Put Tourists at Risk as Rescue Operations Starts
MARA, Tanzania – In Serengeti National Park, tourists were rescued by air and heavy machinery after floods forced by the rains cut off roads and blocked vehicles in the park. A deluge over northern Tanzania led to treacherous floods throughout…
Heavy Rains Kill at Least 23 in Nairobi as Kenyan Military Deployed for Rescue
NAIROBI, Kenya – Nairobi was hit by flash floods after heavy rains pounded the Kenyan capital for over 5 hours, destroying homes and submerging roads while the military were dispatched to help in rescue efforts. Nairobi authorities stated that hours…
Tanzanian Diplomat Stephen Mbundi Appointed New EAC Secretary General
ARUSHA, Tanzania – Ambassador Stephen Mbundi, a Tanzanian diplomat, has become the new Secretary General of East African Community (EAC) at the 25 th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State of EAC held in Arusha. Stephen Mbundi has been appointed…
NetNaija CEO Emmanuel Analike Arraigned in Abuja Over Alleged Copyright Violations
ABUJA, Nigeria – NetNaija CEO, Emmanuel Analike, appeared at the Federal High Court of Nigeria in Abuja. He was arraigned in 3 separate charges. These charges are related to the illegal reproduction of copyrighted material. The Nigerian Copyright Commission alleges…
Kagame, Tshisekedi Won’t Attend EAC Summit in Arusha, Send Representatives
Paul Kagame of Rwanda and Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo will not attend the 25th Ordinary Summit of the East African Community. The summit is scheduled for March 7. It will be held at the bloc’s…
Rwanda Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva Arrives in Tanzania for EAC Summit
ARUSHA, Tanzania – Rwanda’s Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva arrived at Kilimanjaro International Airport on Saturday. He is attending the 25th Ordinary Summit of the East African Community Heads of State in Arusha. Justin Nsengiyumva, Prime Minister of the Rwanda, landed…
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni Arrives in Tanzania for 25th EAC Heads of State Summit
ARUSHA, Tanzania – The President of Republic of Uganda H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, arrived at the Kilimanjaro International Airport on Friday. He is attending the 25th Ordinary Summit of the East African Community Heads of State. The summit is due…
Tanzania Lifts Nine-Month Ban on X, Public Access Restored
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – The nationwide ban in Tanzania of the social media service, X, has been officially lifted. This decision returns access to ordinary Tanzanians. They can now log on to the service without using a Virtual Private…
