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Dangote Prefers Kenya Over Tanzania in East Africa’s $17 Billion Refinery Plan
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote says he is considering constructing a mega oil refinery in Kenya’s port city of Mombasa instead of Tanzania’s Tanga port.
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Uhuru Kenyatta could lose state benefits under new bill
Former Kenya president Uhuru Kenyatta could lose part of his state-funded retirement package if a proposed law targeting politically active ex-leaders is passed
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Ruto jokes Tanga refinery announcement “annoyed some” after Samia questions lack of consultation
Kenya’s President William Ruto said his earlier announcement on a proposed Tanga oil refinery “annoyed some,” after Tanzania’s leader Samia Suluhu Hassan said she had not been informed.
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Tanzania plans to introduce a long-acting HIV prevention injection in 2027
Tanzania plans to introduce a long-acting HIV prevention injection, Lenacapavir, starting January 2027, in a move officials say could reshape the country’s response to the epidemic. The drug, Lenacapavir, is administered as an injection twice a year, offering an alternative to daily pills used for HIV prevention (PrEP) and treatment (ARVs). Chief Government Pharmacist Daudi…
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Samia, Kagame hold talks in Dar es Salaam to boost trade, regional ties
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Sunday hosted her Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame at State House in Dar es Salaam for a one-day working visit focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation. The two leaders held a private meeting before leading official bilateral talks involving delegations from both countries, followed by a joint briefing with the media.…
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Tanzania Prime Minister warns firms over unpaid dues, land disputes during Iringa tour
Tanzania’s Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has issued a strong warning to employers and land officials over unpaid worker dues and recurring land disputes, during a visit to Iringa Region. Speaking at a public rally in Igowole, Mufindi District, PM Nchemba said the government will not tolerate delays or refusal to settle legitimate claims owed to…
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Former DR Congo justice minister Mutamba to appear in court over alleged misuse of compensation funds
Former Democratic Republic of Congo justice minister Constant Mutamba is expected to appear before judicial authorities on May 5, 2026, as investigators examine allegations of embezzlement involving millions of dollars from a state-backed compensation fund. The case centers on FRIVAO, a mechanism created to compensate victims of unlawful activities across Democratic Republic of the Congo.…
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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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Tanzania Law Society President Mwabukusi: “Tundu Lissu Is Not a Traitor”
Tanzania Law Society (TLS) president Boniface Mwabukusi has publicly defended a lawyer, former TLS president and opposition figure Tundu Lissu, raising concerns over the handling of his ongoing treason case and urging lawyers to speak out. Speaking to fellow advocates, Mwabukusi criticised the way the case has been managed, pointing to delays and procedural inconsistencies.…
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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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