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A parliamentary committee has warned that The Gambia's 2026 national budget is under significant strain from high debt repayments. The Finance and Public Accounts Committee reported that servicing the national debt consumes a substantial portion of domestic revenue, limiting funding for public...

The Gambia Standards Bureau is advancing its initiative to align the national electrical sector with international standards. Board Chair Dr. Ernest Aubee announced the bureau has already established 103 electrotechnical standards covering household and industrial applications. He described...

Police are investigating the death of a sixteen-year-old boy discovered in Brufut. The body of Lamin Tamba, a resident, was found motionless and wet. Officers from the Brusubi Police Station responded to the scene and transported him to the Brufut Health Centre, where medical personnel declared...

A man accused of stealing four electric transformers from the National Water and Electricity Company in Brikama has been remanded to Mile 2 Central Prison. Muhamed Kuyateh appeared in court, pleading not guilty to charges of breaking into a NAWEC transformer building and stealing the equipment...

The International Trade Centre is working to connect Gambian hospitality businesses with dependable local producers, according to its country representative, Yusupha Keita. He stated that the initiative, which aims to strengthen local sourcing for the tourism sector, represents a significant...

The Moshi Urban Water Authority has urged residents to report water leaks immediately, stating that delays in notification hinder prompt repairs. An official speaking for Director Albert Nangwe addressed a specific sewage leak on Kalimani Street, asserting it was not a long-standing issue and...

The Tanzanian government has collected over 430.1 billion shillings in mineral revenues for the Treasury, achieving 35.85 percent of its annual target just months into the 2025/26 financial year. Ministry of Minerals Deputy Permanent Secretary Msafiri Mbibo announced the figures, confirming the...

During a graduation ceremony at Mzumbe University's main campus in Morogoro, Chancellor Dr. Ali Mohamed Shein stated that increasing graduate numbers reflect greater national investment in higher education and research. He highlighted the university's role in addressing social challenges, noting...

Following a 1-0 victory against TMA in Arusha, Transit Camp has declared its ambition to achieve promotion to the Premier League. The win, which moved the team from 11th to 8th place in the NBC Championship League, was described by Transit Camp coach Shadrack Nsajigwa as a hard-fought result...

A Zambian delegation led by High Commissioner Matthews Jerre has expressed admiration for the structure and regulation of Tanzania's mining sector. Following a detailed presentation, Ambassador Jerre commended the operational framework connecting small-scale and large-scale mining activities...

The Tanzanian football club Young Africans is preparing for a critical CAF Champions League group stage match against AS FAR Rabat at the Amaan Complex in Zanzibar. The team aims for a positive start to its campaign, recognizing the importance of securing a win before a subsequent challenging...

The Director General of the East, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community, Dr. Ntuli Kapologwe, has urged the continent to adopt a more assertive and unified approach in global health governance. Speaking at a Global Health Diplomacy Workshop in Lusaka, he stated that Africa must...

During a high-level meeting in Abu Dhabi, Prateek Suri, the CEO of Maser Group, and Argentina's Mining Minister, Jimena Latorre, solidified a major investment agreement focused on copper mining in the Mendoza province. The partnership also encompasses collaboration on artificial intelligence and...

A new generation of philanthropic institutions is shaping Africa's future by transforming traditional charity into sustainable empowerment. These foundations are redefining giving by focusing on strategic partnerships and measurable impact. Key organizations to watch in 2026 include the Bill &...

The Muhimbili Orthopedic Institute, in partnership with the Indian High Commission, will host a special two-month camp to provide artificial limbs to 600 Tanzanians. The Acting Executive Director of MOI, Dr. Lemeri Mchome, announced that registration would begin at the institute, with the camp...

The Tanzania Community Forest Conservation Network, known as MJUMITA, is continuing its work to educate communities on better forest management and environmental protection. The organization's Executive Director, Rahima Njaidi, explained that a project focusing on youth and women has...

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority is expanding its conservation education program by visiting schools to promote environmental stewardship and domestic tourism. Officials recently engaged with students at Banjika Secondary School in the Arusha Region, delivering lessons on the...

Tanzania's Minister for Works, Abdallah Ulega, has ordered the arrest of contractors from China First Highway Engineering Co. Ltd. due to significant delays on a road project. The company received an initial payment of 9.68 billion shillings but has only completed two percent of the work on the...

The Tanzanian government has pledged to strengthen its collaboration with the African diaspora, acknowledging its significant role in national and continental development. This commitment was announced at the seventh Bandung Africa Institute Conference in Arusha, a gathering of intellectuals...

The African Group of Negotiators on Climate Change has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a unified position for the continent in global climate talks. The group's chair, Tanzanian Dr. Richard Muyungi, emphasized the need for sustained political, technical, and financial support to...