Author: Mkufi Dindai (Mkufi Dindai)

Analysis: The fate of Europe amidst Putin’s utmost desire
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Analysis: The fate of Europe amidst Putin’s utmost desire

At the Centre of President Putin’s thought process in Ukraine’s invasion is an attempt to piece back together with the once soviet union.  With Ukraine being the most significant piece to defect from the soviet union, not only that is an example being set for all other defectors to surrender before the unthinkable falls upon...

ACT rebukes government’s response on Russia-Ukraine crisis
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ACT rebukes government’s response on Russia-Ukraine crisis

Tanzania’s fledging Political Party, ACT Wazalendo, had made a press release that calls for an immediate evacuation of Tanzanian citizens living in Ukraine amid ongoing Russia’s aggressive invasion into the former soviet state.  ACT released the letter through its sectorial spokesperson for foreign affairs on 25 February 2022, decisively calling the government to take the...

AU lash out at Russia.
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AU lash out at Russia.

African Union on Thursday came out condemning Russia’s assault on Ukraine, calling for an “immediate ceasefire” before the situation gets to the point of no return. AU top officials President Macky Sall, and Moussa Faki Mahamat, AU’s chair of the African Union Commission, released a joint statement saying “they are extremely concerned” by the invasion....

Why is it a must to have honey at home?
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Why is it a must to have honey at home?

Honey is a practical and nutritious food; for centuries it has been essential for humans. It is a natural energy source, has several medicinal properties, as well as being an excellent ally for beauty, preventing acne and hydrating hair. Honey is a natural remedy with no secondary effects that can be employed to treat various...

American rapper Da Brat weds partner Judy Dupart
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American rapper Da Brat weds partner Judy Dupart

Veteran American rapper Da Brat has tied the knot with her partner Judy Dupart. The couple walked down the aisle on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at the Horse Mansion in Fairburn, Georgia. According to People, the event was attended by one hundred close friends and family members of the couple. It was a beautiful ceremony...

‘Women are less likely to corrupt than men’, research says
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‘Women are less likely to corrupt than men’, research says

Transparency International released its annual report on corruption worldwide in January 2022. The report shows that the corruption situation is getting worse in developing countries; however, developed countries have problems too.  The author’s recommendations include strengthening anti-corruption agencies, advocating for transparency in public spending and cracking down on financial crime.  Some countries have taken a...

Why sanctions on Russia won’t change Putin’s behavior
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Why sanctions on Russia won’t change Putin’s behavior

As the U.S. and its allies in Europe are currently designing sanctions determined to combat Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, there are a lot of references suggesting that sanctions have been ineffective in bringing Russia in order.  E.U. swiftly responded with a raft of sanctions after Russia recognised the separatist groups and deployed its military troops. ...

Op-ED: How can Tanzania benefit from Swahili diplomacy?
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Op-ED: How can Tanzania benefit from Swahili diplomacy?

Understanding diplomacy is not as complex as understanding rocket science. It’s simply the government’s methods and tools to engage with other governments.   I presume you must have come across the term diplomacy. Etymologically, it comes from the Greek word diplōma, meaning “an object folded in two”.  At the beginning of the 18th C, the use of...

The govt finally decides the fate of Ngorongoro dispute
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The govt finally decides the fate of Ngorongoro dispute

As the fate of the Maasai’s living in Ngorongoro remains undecided, the government has vowed to compensate those who will voluntarily leave the park.   The Prime Minister, Hon Kassim Majaliwa, made those remarks on Friday 18, 2022, at the Parliament in Dodoma. Last week the Ngorongoro issue had stirred an intense debate in the parliament...