Tanganyika Law Society calls for nationwide protest over assault on lawyer Mahinyila
Already, the TLS Mbeya region has announced they will be protesting on Monday, 22nd September 2025.
Category: Africa
Former Tanzania envoy to Cuba Humphrey Polepole declines police summons
”There are people who want me to go to the police station, where I might be arrested and later disappear, with the police claiming no responsibility”
Peter Mutharika takes a commanding lead in Malawi presidential election
Former President Peter Mutharika is emerging as the early front-runner in Malawi’s 2025 general elections, with unofficial results showing a…
Kenya’s Only Breastmilk Bank, Lifeline for Premature Babies
The breastmilk bank at Pumwani Maternity Hospital is one of very few across sub-Saharan Africa, and is especially helpful for premature babies, of which roughly 134,000 are born each year in Kenya.
Jamhuri Yapangua Hoja za Lissu, Yeye Asisitiza Hati ni Batili
Upande wa Jamhuri umejibu hoja za mshtakiwa Tundu Lissu kwa kuzipangua moja baada ya nyingine, huku Lissu naye akisisitiza kwa msimamo wake kuwa hati ya mashtaka ya uhaini inayomkabili ni batili na haina uhalali wa kisheria.
Lucy Shayo’s detention raises concerns after police fabricated charges in court
Lucy Simon Shayo, a member of Chadema, was arrested on September 10, 2025, in Morogoro, Tanzania. The Morogoro Regional Police…
UNHRC raises concerns over Lissu’s political detention and Mdude’s enforced disappearance
”We express our grave concern regarding reports of broader repression, including at least one reported case of extrajudicial killing, enforced disappearances, arbitrary detention, degrading treatment or punishment in custody”
UNHRC condemns Tanzania for crackdown on opposition and human rights defenders ahead of general elections
”We are alarmed by rising incidents of abductions and escalating cases of human rights violations, including recorded killings of protesters and opposition party members”.
Tanzanian Archbishop and former Vatican diplomat Novatus Rugambwa dies in Rome
The Catholic Church in Tanzania is mourning the death of Archbishop Novatus Rugambwa, a former Apostolic Nuncio and longtime diplomat…
Five Harambee Stars Honored in 2025 National Heroes Proposed List for CHAN Triumph
Five key figures from Kenya’s national football team, Harambee Stars, have been proposed for recognition as National Heroes in 2025 following their historic performance at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN).
