Police fire tear gas as fresh protests erupt in Kenya despite ban

Summary The Communications Authority of Kenya has sought to prevent television stations from broadcasting the demonstrations live, but the move was blocked by the High Court.  Police fired tear gas to disperse anti-government protests on Monday over the high cost of living, after the opposition vowed demonstrations would go ahead despite a police ban. Security was tight, with riot…

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Why alcohol health literacy awareness matters

Summary Tanzania is among the countries that are heavily affected by harmful alcohol consumption, which endangers the lives of consumers and innocent bystanders. A new initiative called global smart drinking goals is addressing this challenge. A few years back, a video of a drunken driver being pulled out of a regional passenger bus before departure made headlines in Tanzania….

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Top 10 African countries with the highest number of female representation in government

The importance of having women in government cannot be overstated as it directly relates to building a more equitable society with a diverse range of interests and issues being lodged on a state level. Women bring a unique perspective and experience to governance that can lead to more comprehensive policies that better represent and serve all members of society….

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Harris to meet Ghana’s president as she begins Africa trip

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will meet Monday with Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo, a show of support for the West African leader who is facing rising discontent over inflation and fresh concerns about regional security. Harris is just beginning a weeklong trip to the continent that will also take her to Tanzania and Zambia, part of a concerted effort…

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Meagan Good to star, executive produce Lifetime movie ‘Buying Back My Daughter’

By Tonya Pendleton Lifetime announced Wednesday that Meagan Good will executive produce and star in the upcoming movie Buying Back my Daughter, part of their Ripped From the Headlines movie series. Good, 41, the star of the Prime Video series Harlem has moved more into behind-the-scenes roles lately. She directed a Season 2 episode for the streamer. This will…

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Tanzania’s investments value rises to $8.6 billion in two years, Samia’s presidency

Summary President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s pro-business approach has restored domestic and foreign investors’ trust and confidence Dar es Salaam. The ongoing efforts to improve Tanzania’s business climate have had a positive outcome on the attraction of investments, with latest data showing a 173 percent rise in the amount invested in the country during the past two years. Data from…

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Tanzania’s investments value rises to $8.6 billion in two years, Samia’s presidency

Summary President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s pro-business approach has restored domestic and foreign investors’ trust and confidence Dar es Salaam. The ongoing efforts to improve Tanzania’s business climate have had a positive outcome on the attraction of investments, with latest data showing a 173 percent rise in the amount invested in the country during the past two years. Data from…

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Political divisions remain despite the Handshake: A reflection on Kenya’s current state

In recent tweets, Kenyan blogger Dikembe discusses the current state of politics in Kenya, drawing comparisons to the time before the Handshake agreement between President Uhuru Kenyatta and opposition leader Raila Odinga. Dikembe notes that, just like before the Handshake, there are those on both sides who opposed the agreement. Raila’s men were shocked by his decision and accused…

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French tourists outnumber Italians in Zanzibar’s February arrivals

Dar es Salaam. Tourists arriving from France outnumbered their counterparts from Italy and other parts of the world in the number of visitors who came to Zanzibar in February 2023, with Poland and Germany taking the third and fourth slots, the tourism statistical release shows. The document which was released on March 22, in collaboration between Chief Government Statistician,…

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