Dodoma -- Minister for Constitution and Legal Affairs Abdallah Ulega has directed prosecutors to expedite case reviews, reduce delays and ensure suspects who...
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Tanzania: Nyerere’s Legacy Lives On As Tz Unleashes DIRA 2050
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Tanzania: Makonda Orders Speed-Up Malya College Expansion Project
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West Africa: Liberia’s Offshore Promise – What LPRA’s Work Means for Everyday Citizens and Local Businesses
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East Africa: Elevating Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining in Uganda
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East Africa: Uganda, South Sudan Sign Trade MOU, Pledge Joint Committees to Tackle Barriers
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Uganda: Power Tariffs Could Rise As Demand Overwhelms Distribution Network
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Nigeria: P/Harcourt-Aba Train Connects Markets, Supports Traders
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Nigeria: FG Partners Indrive to Promote Safety for Drivers
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Nigeria: OPEC Oil Output Surges By 920,000 Bpd
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Nigeria: Promotion Remains Key Motivation for Teachers – NUT Chair
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West Africa: Nigeria’s Environment – A Case for Funding
On June 05, World Environment Day 2026 was celebrated. A day set aside by the UN (United Nations) as a platform to reflect...
Nigeria: LCCI Proposes 6-Month Relief Plan to Cut Petrol Price By 20 Percent
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has proposed a six-month petrol price reduction programme aimed at lowering pump prices by between...
Investment Surge in Fintech, AI, and Healthcare Startups: A Look at Latest Funding News
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South Africa: Lions Player Dies From Suspected Cardiac Arrest in French Hotel
A Lions player has apparently died in a hotel room in France, where the South African team has been preparing for the Champions...
Africa: No, Spain Did Not Introduce Visa-Free Travel for Eight African Countries in April 2026
No, Spain did not introduce visa-free travel for eight African countries in April...
Tunisia: Trade Between Tunisia and Spain Could Double in Coming Years, Says Ambassador Isidro Antonio Gonzalez Afonso
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Jaishankar, Rubio to hold meeting in Mumbai on October 20: MEA
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to meet U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Mumbai on Tuesday (October 20, 2026), the Ministry of...
China sets up its first overseas military facility focused on air power in Laos. Why does this matter?
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China’s Gold Buying Spree: Hedging Against Financial Risks
China is bolstering its gold reserves to reduce reliance on US dollar assets and safeguard against financial and geopolitical uncertainties. The People’s Bank of China...