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Tanzania: Zanzibar hosts spectacular Sauti za Busara music festival
The island of Zanzibar in Tanzania hosted the 14th edition of the renowned annual Sauti za Busara (Sounds of Wisdom), music festival, bringing together an amazing plethora of talent from across the African continent.This…
16 killed in three days of DR Congo clashes
Sixteen people have been killed in three days of fighting this week that pitted the Democratic Republic of Congo's army against a rebel militia, a military spokesman told this reporter on Thursday. Guillaume Djike, a…
Tanzania’s ultimatum to foreigners
The Tanzanian government Tuesday gave 30-days to foreign employees, employers and employment agents to verify their work and residence documents. The Labour Commissioner said the government had established that some…
Burundi and Rwanda: Tale of two leaders and a continent
Burundi plunged again into violence in 2015 after President Pierre Nkurunziza declared he would seek a third term. This decision was denounced by the opposition as a breach of the country’s constitution, which includes a…
Ban On Alcoholic Sachets to Help State Control Rampant Tax Evasion
Production and packaging of alcoholic drinks in plastic sachets, viroba, are reportedly denying the government a whopping 600bn/- in revenues, annually, due to tax evasion.Minister of State in Vice- President’s Office,…
Somalia Mogadishu car bomb: At least 34 people killed
At least 34 people have been killed and about 50 injured in a car bomb blast in the Somali capital, Mogadishu.The car blew up in the city's southern Madina district, officials say.The blast - which ripped through shops and…
Burundi Government boycotts the Arusha dialogue
The Burundian Government spokesman announced on 15 February that the Government would not be represented in the inter-Burundi dialogue session scheduled from 16 to 18 February in Arusha, Tanzania.“The Government has decided…
Kenya to appeal court block on closure of world’s largest refugee camp
The Kenyan government says it will appeal a court ruling Thursday thwarting its plan to close the Dadaab refugee camp, the largest in the world. In a statement posted on Twitter, it said that it has "the cardinal…
Denmark the ‘happiest country’ and Burundi ‘the least happy’
Denmark is the world's happiest country while Burundi is the least happy, according to a new survey. The fourth World Happiness Report also found that countries where there was less inequality were happier overall.…
Huyu Ni Mlaguzi Wa Mihadarati? Diamond To Defend Himself After Wema Sepetu Gets Arrested In Connection With Drug Trafficking
Bongo star Diamond Platnumz has been summoned to appear before the country’s investigative agency at Central police post in Dar Es Salaam. He was listed as a suspected drug trafficker, working in a network in Tanzania.…
Berahino can be great signing says Tony Pulis
Tony Pulis returned to North Staffordshire this evening as VIP guest at the annual Sir Stanley Matthews Foundation dinner at Keele Hall. He and West Brom assistant manager Dave Kemp entertained around 200 guests as they…
DRC hands over 124 youths to Burundi Government
124 Burundians from different jails of the Democratic Republic of Congo-DRC have been handed over to Burundian authorities this Tuesday 31 January 2017. The “repatriation” was voluntary, says Marcelin Luhoyo Tchichambo,…
12 inspirational quotes for when you are starting something new
Starting a new business, venture or project, or trying to turn an idea into reality can be such a difficult task, with loads of challenges. Getting the right inspiration is very important for that new venture you’re going…
Drama helps Burundian refugee cope with challenges
Starting over in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a Burundian mother draws strength from her roles with an amateur theatre group.***Eyes wide in panic, the two young men seek cover at one end of the courtyard in the…
She Ditched Her Office Job to Venture in Farming
The Kaduru’s grow passion fruits in Fort Portal as a business and as means to boost women and girls income.Rebecca Kaduru and her husband grows passion fruits on their farm in Fort Portal as a business and as means to boost…
Moussa Mahamat Elected AU Commission Chair
Chadian Foreign Minister Moussa Faki Mahamat has been elected the African Union Commission chairperson in tight race that was expected to be drawn out given the calibre of candidates and the regional interests at play.…
Kenya opposition forms super alliance to unseat Kenyatta
Kenya's main opposition leaders on Wednesday announced the formation of a super alliance in a bid to unseat incumbent President Uhuru Kenyatta in August elections. The country's five main opposition parties said they…
Uganda’s Museveni promotes son to special adviser role
Uganda's leader Yoweri Museveni has promoted his eldest son to become a special presidential adviser in a reshuffle of army commanders.Maj Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has risen rapidly within the military, fuelling speculation…
Rwanda: Body of King Kigeli V repatriated after court battle
The body of Rwanda’s last king, Kigeli V, has been flown back to Kigali after a legal battle among his relatives about where he should be buried.King Kigeli died last October, aged 80, in the United States, where he had…
This is what you have to do if you want to live longer
Heart disease is a leading cause of early death in the world today, and many people spend a lot of their day in sedentary position, which isn’t good either. Many hours spent in the office are in sedentary positions and it’s…
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