Chadema commemorates 1st anniversary of Tundu Lissu’s detention
Today, April 9, 2026, marks one year since the violent arrest and continued arbitrary detention of opposition leader and national chairperson of CHADEMA, Tundu Antipas Lissu.
Category: East Africa
President Samia extends the mandate of the Commission probing election violence by 21 days
According to the opposition and Human Rights activists, over 2000 people were killed by police during and after the 2025 general election, with several people still unaccounted for.
Oil Prices Rally, Stocks Edge up After Trump’s Latest Iran Threat
As the Middle East war entered its sixth week, the US president warned Tehran that its civilian infrastructure would be destroyed if it did not let ships through the waterway, through which a fifth of global crude and gas passes.
Four children stabbed to death at kindergarten in Uganda
The male suspect gained access by posing as a parent before attacking the children, who local media reported were aged between two and three.
Tanzania Fuel Prices Jump as Global Crisis Bites
According to EWURA, the situation has disrupted oil production and supply routes, especially after attacks on oil facilities and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global route that carries about 20% of the world’s oil.
Ongezeko bei ya mafuta lachochea hofu ya mfumuko wa bei
Ongezeko hili kubwa zaidi ya asilimia 33 kwa petroli na dizeli ndani ya mwezi mmoja linatokana na mzozo unaoendelea Mashariki ya Kati, kati ya Marekani, Israel na Iran, ulioonza tangu Februari 28, 2026.
DR Congo yafuzu kushiriki kombe la dunia
Timu ya taifa ya mchezo wa soka ya Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo, imefuzu kwenye fainali ya kombe la dunia, kwa mara ya kwanza, baada ya miaka 52, baada ya kuifunga Jamaica bao 1-0.
Pan-African Activists decry deteriorating human rights situation in Tanzania and Uganda
The Pan-African Solidarity Network has condemned the deteriorating human rights situation in Tanzania and Uganda, calling for the immediate release of political prisoners and an end to state-sponsored violence.
TikTok na muziki vyatumika kuwavuta vijana kujisajili kupiga kura
Mnamo Juni 2024, wimbi la maandamano lililoongozwa na kile kinachoitwa “Gen Z” lilienea nchini baada ya Rais William Ruto kutangaza ongezeko la kodi, jambo lililopunguza umaarufu wake miongoni mwa vijana.
Seleman Bungara ‘Bwege’, Tanzanian MP Behind Viral ‘Ulisikia Wapi’ Meme, Dies
During his time in Parliament, Bungara became known for his bold stand on public issues, his outspoken style and the humour he often used while making his points.
