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Tanzania marks Independence Day in silence as tension replaces festivity

Tanzania has marked 64 years of independence today  but the mood across the country is far from celebratory. Instead of the

Shadrack Nyakoe

Posted on December 9, 2025

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Uganda Orders Probe into Chaos at Kyagulanyi Rally as Electoral Tensions Rise

Uganda’s Electoral Commission has directed the police to conduct a thorough investigation into the violent clashes that broke

David Njoroge

Posted on December 9, 2025

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Tanzania police declare December 9 protests illegal

Tanzania’s police said on Friday that nationwide demonstrations expected next week would be illegal, setting the stage for

Chad Kitundu

Posted on December 8, 2025

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Borama Erupts: Deadly Unrest Sparks Calls for Justice as Somaliland Faces Political Crisis

Tension remained high in Borama on Sunday after days of deadly unrest that have widened political fault lines in Somaliland

Kimberly Kalusi

Posted on December 7, 2025

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Ruto Defends Controversial US Health Deal as Fears Over Kenyan Data Spike

Kenya has defended its newly signed health cooperation agreement with the United States, dismissing growing concerns that the

David Njoroge

Posted on December 7, 2025

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US‑based Tanzanian activist slams Instagram after deactivation

Tanzanian activist Mange Kimambi has protested the deactivation of her Instagram and WhatsApp accounts by Meta, formerly

Chad Kitundu

Posted on December 6, 2025

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Israel issues travel advisory for Tanzania ahead of December 9 protests

Israel has issued a travel advisory to its citizens in Tanzania, warning them to exercise caution on December 9, when

Chad Kitundu

Posted on December 6, 2025

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Wakadinali, Bensoul and Nyashinski among Kenya’s most-streamed artists in 2025

Kenyan artists Sauti Sol and Bien-Aimé Baraza lead Spotify’s 2025 streaming rankings, with Bien’s debut album named the

Chad Kitundu

Posted on December 5, 2025

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From Coast to Savannah: 2025 East Africa Safari Classic Rally Route Revealed

With just days to go before the engines fire up in Diani, organizers of the East Africa Safari Classic Rally 2025 have

Shadrack Nyakoe

Posted on November 29, 2025

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Larry Madowo documentary on Tanzania killings sparks firestorm, faces backlash

CNN correspondent Larry Madowo has once again placed himself at the center of an East African political storm after unveiling

Shadrack Nyakoe

Posted on November 29, 2025