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2 explosions claim lives in Kampala, leaving others injured
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2 explosions claim lives in Kampala, leaving others injured

At least two people were killed, others injured and several cars were set on fire following two explosions in the centre of Kampala, Uganda earlier today, Nov 16, 2021. One of the explosions happened near the central police station while the other happened near the parliament, reported a local TV (NTV). “First responders included Red...

Makonda to appear before court for misuse of power
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Makonda to appear before court for misuse of power

Former Dar es Salaam regional commissioner, Paul Makonda to appear before court anytime from now for misuse of power allegations. As reported by Raia Mwema, the case is being instituted by a private practicing advocate whose name remains anonymous. All procedures for Makonda to be called before the court are to be completed this week....

5 killed in South Sudan plane crash
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5 killed in South Sudan plane crash

  A cargo plane carrying fuel for the UN World Food Programme (WFP) to Maban County crashed minutes after take-off from Juba International Airport. The plane had 28 barrels of fuel to Maban were WFP houses over 100, 000 refugees According to the Airport Director, Kur Kuol the plane hit a mango tree and caught...

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Tragedy: Missing pilot and plane are nowhere to be found

It is nearly two weeks since October 18, when Samwel Gibuyi, a pilot for an organization for combating poaching went missing while on a special mission over the vast Selous Game Reserve in Tanzania. Gibuyi’s plane is said to have lost communication before it went missing and nothing has been heard of neither the plane...

Drought expected to strike Tanzania
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Drought expected to strike Tanzania

Over 10 regions in Tanzania and eight sectors are likely to face drought in the next three months, starting November 2021 and expected to last till January 2022. Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) has reported that Iringa, Katavi, Lindi, Mara, Mbeya, Motogoro, Mtwara, Rukwa, Ruvuma and Songwe are among regions likely to experience below-normal rains starting...