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Tanzania President Cuts Motorcade, Orders Officials to Use Buses as Fuel Prices Rise

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — President Samia Suluhu Hassan has moved to sharply reduce the size of her presidential motorcade and ordered government officials to share bus transport, a public austerity step aimed at cutting fuel use as Tanzania feels the strain of a global energy crisis. At a swearing-in ceremony at State House on Wednesday, Hassan said her usual convoy of more than 30 vehicles would be trimmed to four: her lead car, a police escort and a backup security unit. "From now on, wherever I go, all officials will…

Assailants Target Motorcade of Ex-Nigerian Presidential Hopeful Obi

Attack on Peter Obi's Motorcade Raises Security Concerns in Edo State The motorcade of former presidential candidate Peter Obi was attacked by unknown gunmen in Edo State, escalating concerns regarding political violence as the country approaches crucial elections. According to a statement released by his media team, the incident occurred while Obi was en route to a meeting with the former chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). "We unequivocally confirm the attack and assure all supporters worldwide that…

Motorcade Under Siege; Electoral Commission Faces Lawsuit – Updates from Mozambique

Mais Integridade has taken the significant step of launching a lawsuit against the Zambézia Provincial Elections Commission (CPE). The core of their grievance lies in the CPE's failure to issue observer credentials within the legally mandated timeframe. Out of a staggering 279 applications that were submitted, the Commission only approved 45 in the last fortnight. This delay blatantly flouts a law that stipulates decisions should be made within five days, prompting serious concerns about transparency and accountability in…