East Africa
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Kenya administers first HIV prevention shots
Lenacapavir, taken twice a year, has been shown to reduce the risk of HIV transmission by more than 99.9 percent, though it is technically a chemical drug rather than a vaccine because it does not…
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BBN Workers Strike Over Delayed Salaries as EACOP Project Controversy Deepens
The strike began on Wednesday evening when they downed tools. Many of the workers were seen carrying banners with the inscription “We want our rights. Beware of Conmen”
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Tanzania Sounds Alarm Over Severe Flu, COVID‑19, Dengue, and Cholera Outbreaks
The Ministry urged citizens to take preventive measures such as covering the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, frequent handwashing with soap and running water or using sanitizers, avoiding unnecessary crowding, and wearing masks…
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Besigye Lawyers protest trial delay as opposition leader’s health declines
Dr. Besigye was arrested in Nairobi, Kenya, in November 2024 and deported to Uganda, and is now facing charges related to illegal firearm possession and alleged plans to overthrow the government.
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Jamhuri yakimbilia Mahakama ya Rufani Baada ya Mahakama Kuu Kukataa Ushahidi wa Nyongeza
Mahakama ilibaini kuwa notisi iliyowasilishwa na Jamhuri ilikuwa ya maelezo ya nyongeza yasiyoangukia katika masharti ya kifungu hicho, hivyo haikuwa na msingi wa kupokelewa katika hatua ya sasa ya shauri.
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Two Ugandan women arrested for kissing in public
Two Ugandan women were arrested for kissing in public, a police spokesperson told AFP on Tuesday, under an anti-gay law considered among the harshest in the world.
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Ugandan president blocks church mass for jailed opposition leader
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni blocked a church mass scheduled to honour opposition figure Kizza Besigye, who has been jailed since 2024 facing treason charges, Besigye’s wife told AFP on Monday.
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Tanzania activist abducted but rescued in Kenya: Amnesty
A Tanzanian human rights activist was abducted in Kenya but rescued before being taken across the border, Amnesty International said on Monday.
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Tundu Lissu Wins Objection Against Supplementary Evidence In Treason Case
Lissu countered that admitting the notice would open a “Pandora’s box” of issues beyond the charge sheet, including politically sensitive events of October 29, 2025.
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Lissu Apinga Notice Ya Ushahidi Wa Nyongeza
Lissu alipinga vikali hatua hiyo, akisema Notice hiyo haina msingi wa kisheria na kusema kifungu cha 308(1) kinahusu shahidi mpya yaani shahidi ambaye maelezo yake hayakusomwa wakati wa Committal.
