Zanzibar Seeks Private Aid for Public Services.
Zanzibar's Second Vice President, Hemed Suleiman Abdulla, pledged support for private groups helping citizens. He spoke Thursday at a birthday event for President Samia Suluhu Hassan in South Unguja.
The celebration featured the Mwanamke Initiative Foundation (MIF), which fights poverty and illness. The group promotes education for women and children.
"Private groups like MIF bring vital help in education, health, and business growth," Abdulla said. He praised their work helping women build financial freedom.
The event began with fitness activities and blood donations for mothers, children, and crash victims. Abdulla asked citizens to keep the peace, calling it the key to growth...
Arab Maritime Academy Explores Training Deal with Tanzania Ports.
A team from the Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport (AASMT) visited Tanzania's port authority Thursday to discuss training partnerships.
The group met with Bandari College Principal Dr. Lufunyo Hussein in Dar es Salaam. They aimed to boost maritime education and port operations in Tanzania.
"This initiative helps expand Tanzania's maritime infrastructure and workforce," Hussein said.
AASMT Dean Prof Mohammed Essam Khedr proposed joint courses with Tanzanian schools. The plan would bring in teachers from Egypt, Spain, and France.
"We have a strong market in Africa. We can build programs with Tanzanian institutes to share knowledge and...
Tanzania Summit Charts Path for African Energy Access.
Tanzania hosted a major energy summit last week aimed at bringing power to 300 million Africans by 2030. The two-day event in Dar es Salaam drew 25 African presidents, dozens of business leaders, and over 1,500 delegates.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan thanked attendees on social media after the January 27-28 gathering. She praised the summit's focus on affordable, clean energy across Africa.
"The summit provided us with a platform to deliberate on accelerating access to sustainable energy," Hassan posted on X.
The meeting produced the Dar es Salaam Declaration, a plan to expand electricity access through partnerships between African nations, development groups, and private...
Tanzania's Religious Leader Sheikh Muhammad Iddi Dies.
Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan mourned the death of Sheikh Muhammad Iddi on Thursday. The prominent religious leader died at Mloganzila Hospital in Dar es Salaam.
"We have lost a man who deeply loved his country," Hassan posted on X. She praised his roles as a teacher, mentor, and advocate for justice.
Sheikh Iddi, known as Abuu Iddi, served as an advisor to Tanzania's Mufti and Chief Sheikh, Dr. Abubakar Zubeir Ali Mbwana. He led the Mwinyiamani Mosque and coordinated the Council of Sheikhs and Islamic Scholars.
His work focused on building peace and unity through religious teachings. As chancellor to the mufti, he offered guidance on both religious and social...
Tanzania Plans New Market to Ease Dar es Salaam Trade Congestion.
Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan announced plans Thursday to build a modern market in Dar es Salaam's Jangwani area. The project aims to reduce overcrowding at the city's main Kariakoo Market.
Hassan unveiled the plans at a lunch event honoring rescue workers who responded to November's Kariakoo Market building collapse. The new facility will receive funding through the Dar es Salaam Metropolitan Development Project.
"We have set aside funds to construct a large, modern market in Jangwani," Hassan said. She explained the space would house small-scale traders, known locally as Machinga, in an organized setting.
The president ordered a crackdown on foreign...
Uganda Military Chief Mourns Top Intelligence Official.
Uganda's military leader, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, paid tribute Thursday to Brigadier-General Charles Oluka, who died Tuesday evening. Oluka served as head of the Internal Security Organisation (ISO).
"I learned with shock and sadness about the passing of our longtime comrade," Gen. Muhoozi said. He praised Oluka as a humble, analytical officer who worked to protect Uganda.
Oluka collapsed during his evening prayers. Medical staff at Doctor's Hospital Sseguku pronounced him dead after he arrived at the facility.
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa led Parliament in honoring Oluka's memory. He noted the intelligence chief's recent life events, including his 2023 wedding and recent...
Rwanda-South Africa Tensions Rise Over Congo Conflict.
Rwanda's President Paul Kagame warned South Africa on Thursday against military intervention in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, raising fears of a wider regional conflict.
"If South Africa wants to contribute to peaceful solutions, that is well and good," Kagame posted on X. "But if South Africa prefers confrontation, Rwanda will deal with the matter in that context any day."
The sharp exchange came after South African President Cyril Ramaphosa accused Rwanda and M23 rebels of attacking South African peacekeepers in Congo. Thirteen South African soldiers died in recent clashes.
"The fighting is the result of an escalation by M23 and Rwanda Defence Force militia engaging...
DRC President Addresses Nation After Fall of Goma to Rebels.
President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo delivered a forceful speech Thursday in Kinshasa following the capture of Goma by M23 rebels. He accused Rwanda of backing the rebels and violating international law.
In his national address, Tshisekedi said, "These acts are an attack on the Republic and an offense to our people's dignity. " He outlined immediate military and humanitarian responses to the crisis.
The President appointed Major General Hébariste Somo Kakoulé as military governor of North Kivu on January 28 to lead operations in the region. He announced plans to strengthen security measures and protect civilians in affected areas.
Tshisekedi paid...
FUFA Announces Start Date for 2025 Juniors League.
KAMPALA, Uganda - The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has set February 8, 2025, as the start date for the seventh FUFA Juniors League.
All clubs in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League must have a team in the Juniors League. The league will have three rounds.
Sixteen junior teams will play in two groups of eight. The Treble Group includes KCCA FC JT, Soana Bright Stars FC JT, URA FC JT, Vipers SC JT, Wakiso Giants FC JT, UPDF FC JT, Kitara FC JT, and Mbarara City FC JT.
The Hat-trick Group features NEC FC JT, Maroons FC JT, Police FC JT, SC Villa JT, Express FC JT, Lugazi FC JT, BUL FC JT, and Mbale Heroes FC JT.
Each club can register up to 25 players in specific...
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