Africa
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Tanzania police officers surround TLS offices after announcing nationalwide Protests
TLS acknowledged the police presence at their premises, but comically describing it as “heightened security” at the Wakili House.
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Kenya’s Lillian Odira win 800m Gold in world championship, Tokyo
Kenya’s Lilian Odira overhauled Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson to win the women’s 800 metres title at the world championships in Tokyo on Sunday. Odira set a championship record– and a massively improved personal best time…
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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.
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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”
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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 strong lead in many regions — including areas traditionally loyal to incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera’s…
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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.
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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…
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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 Commander, Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police (SACP) Alex Mkama, confirmed her detention on September 15,…
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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”
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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”.
