East Africa
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Ecuador intel chief, five Americans killed in Kenya helicopter crash
Ecuador’s intelligence chief and five US citizens died when a tourist helicopter crashed in central Kenya on Wednesday, killing all seven people on board, officials said.
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RSF Condemns Assault on Journalists at Kenya Rally
Violence broke out on Sunday ahead of a rally in Homa Bay, in the country’s southwest, by opposition movement Linda Mwananchi, which is seeking to oust President William Ruto in elections due next year.According to…
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Tourist helicopter crashes in Kenya, kills 7
All 7 occupants, named Josh Outran the pilot, Roger Duarte, Adam Navaty, Stephen Vasconquez, Henry Parra, Michael Contugi and Suian Suarez, died.
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Tanzania Suspends MwanaHALISI Newspaper
The Tanzanian authority has suspended the license of MwanaHALISI newspaper for six months, effective August 19, 2026, citing repeated violations of media regulations and the Media Services Act.
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Obado Set To Be Sentenced On September 16 Over Sharon Otieno Murder
Obado and his co‑accused face the possibility of life imprisonment or the death penalty, depending on the court’s final determination.
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Tundu Lissu Case: The Journey from Mbinga’s Arrest to Awaiting the Court’s Ruling
The next chapter would be Lissu beginning his defense against a charge that carries one of the heaviest penalties under Tanzanian law, where, if a defendant is found guilty, the sentence is death
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Kesi ya Tundu Lissu: Safari kutoka kukamatwa Mbinga hadi kusubiri uamuzi wa Mahakama
Safari ya kesi ya uhaini inayomkabili Mwenyekiti wa CHADEMA, Tundu Lissu, imechukua zaidi ya mwaka mmoja tangu alipokamatwa katika wilaya ya Mbinga mkoani Ruvuma Aprili 9, 2025.
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Why Smart Professionals Are Buying Phones for Performance, Not Prestige
The smartphone on the table used to say a lot about the person sitting behind it. A premium logo could signal success before a conversation even started. In boardrooms, restaurants, and airport lounges, the device…
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Tundu Lissu seeks acquittal as prosecution closes treason case
A ruling is expected to be delivered on Friday, August 21, 2026, at 9:00 AM
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Lissu: Jamhuri Imeshindwa Kuthibitisha Kesi, Naomba Mahakama Itamke Sina Kesi ya Kujibu
Akiwasilisha hoja yake ya “No Case to Answer”, Lissu amesema Jamhuri imeshindwa kuthibitisha kuwepo kwa nia ya kutenda uhaini pamoja na vitendo vinavyothibitisha nia hiyo.
