Tanzania

Mogadishu (AX) – In a remarkable step towards fostering bilateral ties, Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, inked a trio of pivotal agreements with Tanzanian counterparts on Wednesday. The accords, focusing on enhancing security, cultural enrichment, and prisoner exchange, underscore a deliberate stride towards regional collaboration. The signing ceremony unfolded with distinct formality in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where Fiqi was joined by Tanzanian officials,…

In the vibrant city of Dar es Salaam, a dynamic gathering is underway, bringing together over a dozen heads of state, along with influential representatives from international organizations and the private sector. The atmosphere is electric—not just because of the sun-drenched streets, but also due to a shared goal that’s lighting a fire under discussions: accelerating energy access and championing the continent's transition toward clean energy. Organizers highlight that this summit is not merely a talk shop; it’s about…

At a groundbreaking ceremony for a new liquid oxygen facility on the Coast, key figures including Hiroshi Ogihara from the Japanese embassy, Paras Pandya, MD of Synergy Gases, Governor Gideon Mung'aro, and Unitaid's Robert Matiru came together. Unitaid, backed by UK funds, declared a hefty Sh2.8 billion investment aimed at aiding three oxygen manufacturers in Kenya and Tanzania. This significant boost is set to usher in Africa's maiden regional production of liquid oxygen. Aiming to enhance the availability of medical…

Mogadishu (AX) — On Wednesday night, the Somali Council of Ministers gave the green light to a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for defense collaboration with Tanzania.Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre chaired the gathering, emphasizing the significance of this accord even though the nitty-gritty wasn't revealed. In recent times, Somalia has inked comparable deals with nations like Egypt, Turkey, and Azerbaijan to boost defense ties with regional and international allies.This fresh defense alliance surfaces amid rocky…

In South Africa, the battle for women's rights has reached a new crescendo, with dedicated activists rallying against the anticipated performance of the controversial U.S. artist, Chris Brown. The advocacy group, Women For Change, has initiated a petition aimed at urging both the government and concert promoters to reevaluate the decision to host him in December. The petition articulates a clear demand: the Department of Home Affairs should revoke Brown's visa, thereby preventing him from entering the country altogether.…

The U.S. government is gearing up to embark on a significant railway initiative that extends from Angola to the Indian Ocean, passing through Tanzania. This ambitious venture, known as the Lobito Corridor, aims to create vital connections among various African nations, facilitating access to global markets while “bolstering regional trade and stimulating economic advancement.” On her latest visit to the area, Helaina Matza, the U.S. acting Special Coordinator for Partnership on Global Infrastructure and Investment, focused…

Reduced water resources are becoming an imminent cause of conflict in the regions of the world hardest hit by climate change. The East African country of Tanzania is grappling with clashes between farmers and herders, who have often killed each other in the hunt for grazing land and shrinking water resources. In the midst of rising population growth and the worsening effects of climate change, the country's natural resources have come under increasing strain, which has put enormous pressure on land,…

A gunman killed three law enforcement officials and a personal safety guard on Wednesday in a ransacking of a diplomatic quarter in Tanzania's foremost metropolis, Dar es Salaam, earlier than being shot whereas locked in a guardhouse on the door of the French Embassy. Internet movies, apparently filmed by spectators from buildings reverse the French Embassy, ​​confirmed the gunman contained in the guard submit. He exchanged gunshots from a really brief distance with law enforcement officials and males who seemed to be…

Three law enforcement officials and a personal safety agent had been killed on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's financial capital, throughout a capturing that came about on a avenue with a number of overseas representations. The attacker was shot lifeless by police in entrance of the French embassy. His id and motives are nonetheless unknown.…

African rivers are polluted by the development of the textile industry on the continent. It is NGO Water Witness who sounded the alarm in a report published on August 17 and which is based on case studies in Tanzania, Ethiopia, Madagascar and Lesotho. Wastewater emissions are the most important source of pollution in the…