By Vumilia Kondo MOROGORO, Tanzania The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, in collaboration with civil society and legal experts, is finalizing its national report for the 4th cycle of the United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR). The process, currently underway in Morogoro, highlights the country’s commitment to transparency and the protection of fundamental...
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Africa Will Not Wait: Paul Kagame and Samia Suluhu Hassan Ignite a New Era of Economic Power
African leaders continue to push forward a shared vision of economic independence and prosperity, placing regional cooperation at the heart of efforts to lift millions out of poverty. Speaking during a working visit to Dar es Salaam, Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame highlighted the growing partnership between Rwanda and Tanzania as a practical example of how...
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Sudan War at Three Years: Global Pressure Mounts as Aid Efforts Intensify
Three years after the outbreak of war in Sudan, the country remains trapped in one of Africa’s most severe and protracted crises, with escalating humanitarian needs and no clear political resolution in sight. Fighting erupted on 15 April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), following months of tension...
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DR Congo fans dance in the rain after sealing World Cup spot
Kinshasa, April 1, 2026 (AFP) – Delirious football fans took to the soaked streets of the capital Kinshasa and danced into the night in the rain after the Democratic Republic of Congo reached the World Cup for the first time in 52 years.Defender Axel Tuanzebe, who plays in the Premier League for Burnley, was the...
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‘Dozens’ killed in Burundi after arsenal fire: security sources
Nairobi, April 1, 2026 (AFP) – Explosions that ripped through the city of Bujumbura after a fire in a military arsenal killed at least 13 people and left dozens wounded in the Burundian economic capital, the army announced Wednesday.Another 57 people were wounded, three of whom were soldiers, the army said.“Houses were damaged in various...
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African Governments Tighten Fuel Controls Amid Global Market Volatility
Dar es Salaam | Africa Desk Governments across Africa are stepping up regulatory oversight and enforcement measures to secure fuel supplies, as volatility in global energy markets raises concerns over potential shortages and price instability. The coordinated responses come against the backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions, particularly between the United States and Iran, which continue...
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Namibia Strengthens Economic Leadership with New Team Namibia Board Members
Windhoek, Namibia – In a strategic move to boost economic development and local industry, Team Namibia has appointed four new members to its board, enhancing representation across key sectors. The new members include Ingram van Heerden from Africa Online, Iyaloo Hamata of Brand Namibia, Rosina Shiimbashike of the Namibia Standards Institution, and Panduleni Shivute of...
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Kenya flash floods death toll rises to 45
Nairobi, March 9, 2026 (AFP) Flash flooding after torrential rains in Kenya has killed at least 45 people and forced hundreds to leave their homes, police said Monday.Torrential rains lashed the Kenyan capital Nairobi late Friday, turning major streets into rivers and flooding thousands of homes and businesses.Police said Saturday that at least 23 people...
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At least six die in DR Congo mine collapse
Goma, DR Congo, March 3, 2026 (AFP) At least six people were killed Tuesday when a shaft collapsed at the Democratic Republic of Congo’s largest coltan mine in the rebel-controlled east, witnesses told AFP.Three women and three men died when the shaft gave way at the Rubaya mine, around 70 kilometres (45 miles) west of...
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