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Somalia and Tanzania to resume direct flights, reopen Dar embassy, and deepen bilateral ties
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 01, 2025

Current talks between the two governments include proposed agreements in immigration, education, aviation, fisheries, and agriculture.

National Integrity Alliance demands CS Murkomen, IG Kanja’s resignation over police brutality and rights abuses
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 02, 2025

The alliance condemned the June 25 crackdown on protesters, slamming the three government officials for failing to prevent widespread human rights vio...

Ethiopia begins supplying electricity to Tanzania through Kenya’s transmission network
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 01, 2025

Following the trial phase, the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) is expected to begin paying a wheeling tariff to KETRACO for using Kenya’s t...

Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu leads own defense in treason trial, slams case as baseless
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 01, 2025

According to Tundu Lissu, investigators claim they found a supposed plan online, but no tangible proof has been submitted. He also argued that despite...

Tanzania’s ruling party CCM strengthens control ahead of 2025 general election
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 30, 2025

CCM, which has ruled Tanzania continuously since independence, kicked off the nomination exercise on Saturday, marking the start of what is expected t...

37 killed in grisly Tanzania road crash
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 29, 2025

Reports indicate that the incident occurred on the Moshi-Tanga Highway when the driver of a bus lost control after one of its tires burst, resulting i...

Deadly Israeli attack on Tehran’s Evin Prison killed 71, Iran judiciary says
DW News  |  Jun 29, 2025

Evin Prison, located in northern Tehran, is Iran’s most infamous facility for holding political prisoners.

Somalia launches Vision 2060 to achieve middle-income status and long-term stability
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 24, 2025

The Centennial Vision 2060 strategy, developed by the National Economic Council, outlines Somalia's aim to become a middle-income country within the n...

Hawkers celebrate fresh opportunities in Eastleigh’s Five Street
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 24, 2025

According to the hawkers, Nairobi City County has unofficially allowed them to operate on Five Street, in an arrangement reached between the hawkers a...

Tanzania begins evacuating citizens from Israel and Iran as Middle East tensions escalate
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 24, 2025

The Ministry reports that 147 Tanzanians—95 from Iran and 42 from Israel—have been evacuated amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Tanzania’s digital dissenters face crackdown as election nears
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 23, 2025

Over the weekend, police in Arusha detained Jackson Kabalo, 32, and Joseph Mrindoko, 37, accusing the two content creators of "improper use of social...

East Africa Law Society relocates 30th annual conference from Zanzibar to Addis Ababa
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 24, 2025

EALS noted that the change was necessary to ensure the safety, comfort and full participation of its over 800 expected delegates.

Iran blames US for collapse of nuclear talks after airstrikes on Natanz, Fordo, and Isfahan
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 22, 2025

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the strikes took place amid ongoing diplomatic talks, rendering any calls for renewed dialogue “irrelevan...

Tanzania pushes back as UN raises alarm over repression ahead of elections
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 19, 2025

Tanzania's Permanent Representative, Dr Abdallah Possi, rubbished as "erroneous, misleading and misconstrued" a statement by UN-appointed experts.

US to screen social media for all student visa applicants
XINHUA  |  Jun 19, 2025

The screening will apply to both new and returning student visa applicants, and applicants who refuse to set their social media accounts' privacy sett...

Tanzanian PM calls on citizens to reject signs of instability ahead of general elections
XINHUA  |  Jun 18, 2025

He emphasised that the government does not restrict participation in political campaigns or gatherings, but encourages citizens to critically assess w...

Jordan’s King Abdullah warns Israel-Iran war threatens global stability, urges urgent global action
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 17, 2025

Calling for urgent international action, King Abdullah cautioned that the global community risks moral complicity by remaining silent.

Trump reportedly rejected Israeli plan to assassinate Iran's Supreme Leader
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 16, 2025

The proposal was raised in recent days following Israel's attack on Iran, with Trump allegedly conveying his stance directly to Israeli Prime Minister...

Construction of Keroe Street begins, sparking hope for safer, accessible roads in California, Eastleigh
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 16, 2025

Contractor Ibrahim Hamza said despite initial challenges from years of neglect, construction on Keroe Street is progressing well and is expected to be...

UN sounds alarm over Tanzania’s "shrinking democratic space"
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 13, 2025

UN Human Rights Council-appointed experts called on the Tanzanian government to "immediately stop the enforced disappearance of political opponents, h...

Mutunga, Karua sue Tanzania at EAC court over detention, deportation ahead of Tundu Lissu trial
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 10, 2025

They are seeking a public apology from the Tanzanian government, along with general and special damages for mental distress, reputational harm, and in...

New book urges Kenyans to embrace Gen Z in leadership, challenges outdated views
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 10, 2025

Mburu's work explores the evolving dynamics between generations, particularly Millennials and Gen Z, and makes a compelling case for bridging the gap...

World Bank approves Sh38.9 billion to boost Tanzania’s disaster preparedness
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 09, 2025

The initiative, comprising three key pillars, aims to strengthen Tanzania's economic resilience and enhance its technical, financial and institutional...

Israeli fire kills at least 12 near Gaza aid sites, local health officials say
DW News  |  Jun 09, 2025

Israel's military said it fired warning shots at approaching "suspects" who ignored warnings to turn away, in an area that is considered an active com...

African prisoners made sound recordings in German camps in WW1: This is what they had to say
The Conversation  |  Jun 08, 2025

Together, these songs, stories, and testimonies reveal a practice of knowledge extraction in POW camps, yet they also provide deeper insights and refl...

Eating wild meat carries serious health risks – Why it still happens along the Kenya-Tanzania border
The Conversation  |  Jun 08, 2025

Economic factors, particularly household income and limited financial means, strongly influenced wild meat consumption, particularly in communities wi...

Mudavadi's visa warning to Kenyan youth sparks social media storm
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 08, 2025

Many others dismissed it as tone-deaf and hypocritical, accusing the government of deflecting attention from its own failures.

Eastleigh's hidden gem: Fadumahindi Restaurant offers tasty culinary delights and inclusivity
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 07, 2025

This inviting eatery is a true gem, blending the warmth of hospitality with culinary excellence and a touch of modernity.

Flavours of the coast: How to make tasty mahamri at home
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 07, 2025

Light, slightly sweet, and delicately spiced, this deep-fried treat is more than just food: it is a symbol of culture, hospitality, and heritage.

Tanzania bars opposition leader Godbless Lema from entering Kenya
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 07, 2025

Lema, a prominent figure in Tanzania’s CHADEMA party, was detained for more than four hours on Friday, June 6, at the Namanga border post before being...

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