Tanzania’s Dr. Faustine Ndugulile Elected WHO Regional Director for Africa
Dr. Ndugulile becomes the first Tanzanian and East African to hold this prestigious position since its inception 72 years ago
Author: Joy Cheptoo
Ugandan Authorities Detain 21 Protesters Opposing Controversial Oil Project
Critics argue that the pipeline will displace thousands of families, threaten water resources and wetlands in Uganda and Tanzania, and endanger vital ecosystems
Kenya Confirms Second Case of Mpox
Kenya’s first Mpox case was reported on July 31, 2024, at the Taita Taveta border post with Tanzania
TANZANIA OPPOSITION LEADER DEMANDS GOV’T ACCOUNTABILITY FOR NGORONGORO LAND DISPUTE AND ACTIVIST DISAPPEARANCES
Mbowe’s press conference highlighted the urgent need for government intervention to address both the issues in Ngorongoro and the rise in abductions in Tanzania
Where is Deusdedith Soka? Tanzanian Activist’s Disappearance After Arrest Raises Concern
Soka had recently called for nationwide protests planned for August 26, 2024, to demand constitutional reforms and to highlight the issue of abductions in Tanzania.
Dodoma Police Commander Transferred After Controversial Remarks About Rape Victim
The transfer comes shortly after her controversial comments regarding a gang rape case, where she referred to the victim as a “sex worker.”
Maasai in Ngorongoro Protest and Block Highway Over Rights Violations
In the past four years, the Tanzanian government has suspended all social services, including healthcare and education, in the Ngorongoro area to pressure the Maasai to vacate their land
Azma Ya Raila Odinga AU Yazidi Kung’aa
Aliyekuwa Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje wa Somalia, Fawzia Yusuf Adam, amemuidhinisha Kiongozi wa Muungano wa Azimio nchini Kenya Raila Odinga kuwania kiti cha mwenyekiti wa Tume ya Umoja wa Afrika (AU)
Miss South Africa Contestant Withdraws Amid Citizenship Controversy
Chidimma Adetshina, a Miss South Africa contestant, has withdrawn from the competition following a heated national controversy and legal action surrounding her citizenship status.
Mpox Outbreak: What You Need to Know to Protect Yourself
It presents symptoms such as a skin rash or mucosal lesions, fever, headache, generalized aches, and swollen lymph nodes
