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The Tanzanian government and the World Health Organization will develop a joint two-year work plan to strengthen national health services. This announcement was made by the Ministry of Health's Permanent Secretary, Dr. Seif Shekalaghe, during a meeting with WHO experts in Dodoma. Dr. Shekalaghe...

The Police Force has issued a strong warning to individuals and groups making statements that risk breaching peace or inciting community hatred. Police Force Spokesperson David Misime, speaking from the Police Headquarters, stated that legal measures will be applied against anyone breaking the...

A recent international news report on Tanzania's 2025 election presented an oversimplified narrative of government repression, according to a critical analysis. The analysis contends that the report failed to capture the nation's complex political reality, which includes significant internal...

The body of Joshua Mollel, a Tanzanian national who was allegedly taken hostage by Hamas fighters, has been buried in his home village of Orkesumet in the Simanjiro District. Ambassador Said Shaib Mussa and Ambassador Silima Haji Kombo, representing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East...

The Mosop member of parliament, Abraham Kirwa, has returned to Kenya after nearly two years abroad receiving medical care in Dallas, United States, for a serious stroke. His arrival at the JKIA was met by a large crowd of supporters and fellow lawmakers, including members of parliament Bernard...

The national electoral commission has started distributing ballot papers and official forms to twenty electoral areas holding by-elections. A commissioner confirmed the dispatch from a Nairobi warehouse, stating that all logistical plans were finalized for a transparent process. He indicated...

The United Democratic Alliance is escalating its campaign efforts for the Mbeere North parliamentary by-election. A delegation led by Deputy Party Leader Kithure Kindiki is urging voters to support UDA candidate Leonard Muriuki Muthende. They frame him as the successor who will continue the...

A Senate committee has issued formal summons for the governors of Kericho and Isiolo counties after they failed to appear for a scheduled hearing. The County Public Accounts Committee condemned the absence of Governors Eric Mutai and Abdi Guyo as contemptuous and a violation of their public...

Senior national figures have intensified campaigning for the Malava parliamentary by-election. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula joined President William Ruto's aide, Farouk Kibet, in a series of rallies supporting UDA candidate David Ndakwa...

An organized criminal group responsible for stealing 107 keyless vehicles valued at over two million pounds has been sentenced. The operation, which a judge described as a sophisticated conspiracy, targeted cars and vans from driveways across Hampshire, Dorset, and Wiltshire. Gang members used...

A landmark report from global health organizations indicates that violence against women remains a pervasive global crisis, showing almost no improvement over the past two decades. It found that nearly one in three women worldwide, approximately 840 million individuals, have experienced physical...

A man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his former wife at a Hampshire cemetery. Martin Suter, aged 68, pleaded guilty to killing 71-year-old Ann Blackwood at Crofton Cemetery in Stubbington. The court heard that Suter concealed himself at the location for five hours...

Saboti legislator Caleb Amisi has announced that the ODM party will exit the current coalition government by March of next year. He stated that the party's patience with President William Ruto's administration has been exhausted. Amisi clarified that the political partnership had a predetermined...

Mount Kenya University has established a new Robotics and AI laboratory, the first such facility in the region. The university also introduced an educational humanoid robot named Walker E. According to Chairman Simon Gicharu, this equipment will provide students with practical experience in...

Comedian Twin Parrot attracted a large audience to his Golden Time show at the Base Event Centre in Enugu. The event drew thousands of attendees from the city and surrounding regions, creating an energetic atmosphere with continuous performances. Following the successful event, Twin Parrot...

The Afrobeats star Davido celebrated his birthday with a private event in Atlanta. The gathering included his wife Chioma Rowland, his father Adedeji Adeleke, his uncle Ademola Adeleke, and key members of his 30BG crew. Reflecting on his career, the artist noted his journey from releasing a...

The Nigerian artist Slimcase has identified fellow musician Wizkid as having the most extravagant lifestyle in the country's music industry. He expressed that even a small portion of Wizkid's luxury experiences would be sufficient for his own lifetime fulfillment. Slimcase particularly admired...

The Nigerian rapper M.I. has described his strategy for managing public pressure and financial expectations. He stated that he consciously accepts being criticized for his perceived wealth, a practice known as broke shaming, instead of letting it control his spending. He explained that many...

Afrobeats artist Yemi Alade has described facing frequent sexual harassment early in her career. She stated that older male executives in positions of power made inappropriate advances during business meetings and studio sessions. Alade recalled one specific incident involving a managing...

Afrobeats musician Young Jonn has delayed his upcoming album, Blue Disco, citing the severe and widespread insecurity within Nigeria. He expressed that the current climate of fear and grief made proceeding with the release inappropriate. The artist voiced his disappointment with the national...