East & Central Africa
Tanzania Government Rebuilds 200 Stalls at Simu 2000 Market Three Weeks After Fire
Authorities in Ubungo say over 200 new stalls have been built at Simu 2000 market, three weeks after a fire destroyed hundreds of traders’…
Anna Faraja
Articles written by Anna Faraja
Religion
The Messages Pope Leo XIV Left in Each African Country During Visit
When Pope Leo XIV toured Africa in April, his speeches were not one-size-fits-all. In each country, the tone shifted sometimes subtle, sometimes direct depending…
Southern Africa
Not Just Jobs: How Ignorance and Anger Are Fueling Xenophobia in South Africa
Fresh xenophobic violence in South Africa is exposing deeper cracks, as unemployment fears, misinformation, and rising anger against African migrants spill into the streets.
East & Central Africa
Tanzania Hits Back at Kenya’s Ruto: “We Are Also a Middle-Income Country”
Tanzania has responded to President William Ruto’s remarks on regional development, insisting it is also a middle-income country and rejecting claims about Kenya’s road…
East & Central Africa
Ruto Defends Fuel Prices, Says Kenya Is ‘Middle-Income’ Compared to ‘Less Developed’ Neighbors
Kenyan President William Ruto has defended the country’s fuel prices, arguing that comparisons with neighboring states often ignore key economic and infrastructure realities. Speaking…
East & Central Africa
Tanzania Plans Over 52,000 Public Sector Jobs in 2026/27 Budget
The Tanzania government has announced plans to create more than 52,000 jobs in public institutions as part of its 2026/2027 budget, aiming to improve…
Business & Finance
Kenya Seeks Emergency Funding from World Bank Amid Impact of Iran War
Kenya has sought emergency funding from the World Bank as the economic shock from the Iran conflict drives fuel price fears, inflation, and rising…
Southern Africa
Mugabe’s Son Admits Gun Threat, Illegal Stay in South Africa
Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the youngest son of former Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe, has admitted in a South African court to threatening a man with…
Southern Africa
What Happened: The Gun Incident Behind Julius Malema’s 5-Year Jail Sentence
Footage of Julius Malema discharging a firearm at a political rally became critical evidence in the case that led to his five-year prison sentence.
East & Central Africa
Tanzania, Kenya Accused of Targeting Citizens Abroad Alongside Russia and Afghanistan in New Report
A new 2025 report by Freedom House has, for the first time, listed Tanzania and Kenya among countries accused of targeting their citizens beyond…