Tanzania
Tanzania opposition leader Tundu Lissu to defend himself in treason case after denied private legal access
Opposition leader Tundu Lissu has been granted the right to represent himself in a high-profile treason trial after Tanzanian prison authorities repeatedly blocked private meetings with his legal team. Lissu, who heads the main opposition party Chadema, has been in custody since April 9 after delivering a public address that criticized Tanzania’s electoral framework and…
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Tanzania shifts focus to South Africa and Asia in new foreign policy strategy
Tanzania is shifting its foreign policy to strengthen relations with Asian countries, moving...
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Tundu Lissu appears in court as treason case sparks outcry in Tanzania
Tanzania’s leading opposition figure, Tundu Lissu, appeared in court on Monday to face...
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Tanzanian Opposition Leader Arrested at Airport Ahead of Belgium Trip
Tanzanian police have arrested Amani Golugwa, a senior official of the main opposition party...
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South Africa begins withdrawing peacekeepers from rebel-held eastern Congo
South Africa’s armed forces announced Thursday they had begun pulling their peacekeepers out of eastern Congo, a region now under the sway of rebel fighters. According to the South African National...
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Tanzania’s main opposition party risks election ban after treason charges against leader
The main opposition party in Tanzania, CHADEMA, risks exclusion from the upcoming general elections in October after its leader was recently charged with treason. On Saturday, the party boycotted a key...
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Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu charged with treason following rally arrest
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu was charged with treason on Thursday, just a day after his arrest at a political rally where he had been urging reforms to the country’s electoral system ahead...
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Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah makes history as Namibia’s first female president
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was sworn in as Namibia’s first female president on Friday, marking a historic milestone for the nation. Now at the helm, she faces the formidable challenge of tackling Namibia’s...
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Check out the top 10 most visited countries in Africa in 2024
Africa has become a growing hub for tourism, with its diverse landscapes, rich cultures, and historical landmarks attracting millions of visitors annually. According to the UN Tourism Barometer, Africa...
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Meet the Tanzanian woman who married three men in one house
Nellie, a Tanzanian woman, left the world in wonder after living with three men as spouses for many years. Following the death of her spouse of eight years in a car accident, with whom she had two children,...
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Here’s how much Tanzania’s Ramadhani Brothers got as winners of AGT: Fantasy League
Tanzanian’s Ramadhani Brothers have emerged victorious in the inaugural season of America’s Got Talent: Fantasy League. Fadhili Ramadhani, 36, and Ibrahim Jobu, 26, surpassed nine others with...
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Early men who lived 12,000 years ago in East Africa had large-sized facial piercings – per findings
The initial conclusion by archaeologists on the findings on the wear and tear in the teeth of the human remains excavated from East Africa was a result of chewing hard plant material. But, further analysis...
