A ‘Zanzibari President’ Leading the Nation? Sparks National Debate in Tanzania
President Samia had previously publicly acknowledged her Zanzibari heritage
Month: April 2024
Zimbabwe launches new notes for third currency in decade
The currency, of which a digital version was launched earlier this month, is the latest attempt to control soaring inflation in the country
Nigerians pick sides as Wizkid and Davido clash online
A skirmish between the two began on Monday night after fans on social media platfor X begged Wizkid to release a new song
Nigeria state oil firm blames logistics for fuel scarcity
Nigeria’s state-owned oil company has warned against the panic buying of petrol, saying the prices of fuel are not changing.
Kenyan court allows cult leader to meet wife in prison
A court in Kenya’s coastal city of Mombasa has allowed cult leader Paul Mackenzie to meet his wife, Rhodah Mumbua, in prison under strict supervision from the authorities.
US to ‘temporarily’ pull troops out of Chad
The US will temporarily withdraw some of its troops from Chad, days after agreeing to remove all its soldiers from the neighbouring Niger
East African trio arrested after migrants die on boat
Two Sudanese nationals and a South Sudanese citizen have been arrested by police in the UK after five migrants died in the English Channel.
Benki ya Dunia yasitisha ufadhili wa utalii Tanzania
Benki ya Dunia imesitisha ufadhili wa mradi mkubwa wa utalii nchini Tanzania kwa madai kuwa umesababisha mateso miongoni mwa maelfu ya wanakijiji.
Danger to humans as habitat loss pushes animals to eat bat poo
Scientists say they have found evidence that changes in animal behaviour caused by damage to forests can lead to wildlife and humans being exposed to dangerous viruses.
UK-Rwanda migrant plan passes after parliamentary marathon
The British government’s controversial plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda has finally been approved by Parliament earlier on Tuesday.
