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East & Central Africa

Somalia: Heavy Fighting Erupts in Mogadishu After President Hassan Sheikh Extends His Rule by One Year

Heavy fighting involving powerful weapons shook Somalia‘s capital, Mogadishu, throughout the night, raising fears of a renewed political crisis in a country still battling insecurity and militant violence. Residents reported hearing sustained gunfire and explosions across parts of the city,…

Anna Faraja
June 4, 2026

East & Central Africa

Former DR Congo Army Chief, General Christian Tshiwewe, Faces Treason Trial in Kinshasa

The trial of former Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) army chief General Christian Tshiwewe has begun before the High Military Court in Kinshasa, marking one of the most significant military cases in the country’s recent history. Tshiwewe and several senior…

Anna Faraja
June 4, 2026

Crime, Celebrity News

Zanzibar Police Close Ashlee Jenae Case, Rule Out Foul Play

Zanzibar Police have officially concluded their investigation into the death of American social media influencer Ashlee Jenae Robinson, announcing that evidence gathered over nearly two months shows she died by suicide and that no criminal act was involved. The findings…

Josephs Quartzy
June 4, 2026

East & Central Africa

Tanzania Responds After European Parliament Committee Calls for Aid Freeze

Tanzania has said its relationship with the European Union remains strong despite a European Parliament committee urging the bloc to consider suspending development assistance over governance concerns.

Nyambita Magoma
June 4, 2026

East & Central Africa

More Than 9 Million Displaced, Yet Sudan Remains the World’s Most Overlooked Crisis, as DR Congo Makes The List

Sudan has been ranked the world's most neglected displacement crisis despite millions fleeing war, hunger and insecurity, according to a new report from the Norwegian Refugee Council.

Anna Faraja
June 4, 2026

Asia

North Korea Opens New Nuclear Materials Plant, Kim Jong Un Orders Bigger Atomic Arsenal

North Korea has showed a new facility producing materials used in nuclear weapons, with Kim Jong Un calling for a major increase in the country's atomic capabilities.

SWT News Desk
June 4, 2026

East & Central Africa

Tanzania Speaker Gives MPs Four Days to Explain Unauthorized Morocco Trip

Speaker of the National Assembly of Tanzania, Mussa Azzan Zungu, has ordered Members of Parliament who traveled to Morocco to support the national Under-17 team, Serengeti Boys, to explain why disciplinary action should not be taken against them for leaving…

Anna Faraja
June 4, 2026

East & Central Africa, Health & Fitness

“We Have Other Partners”: U.S. Says It Has Alternatives if Kenya Blocks Ebola Quarantine Plan

The United States says it has alternative countries willing to host an Ebola treatment and quarantine facility if Kenya's courts permanently block a controversial plan near the DRC border.

Anna Faraja
June 3, 2026

Diplomacy

Samia Meets Putin as Tanzania Deepens Ties With Russia

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin as the two countries seek to strengthen bilateral cooperation.

SWT News Desk
June 3, 2026

Music News

A Tribute To Peabo Bryson: The 70s-90s Music Genius

For millions of music lovers, Peabo Bryson was more than a singer; he was the voice behind first dances, wedding songs, Disney classics, and countless love stories. His smooth tenor, emotional delivery, and ability to make every lyric feel personal…

Josephs Quartzy
June 3, 2026

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