At least 10 people have died after a stone quarry collapsed in Indonesia’s West Java province, according to the country’s disaster agency. Search and rescue teams are continuing efforts to locate others feared trapped beneath the rubble. The collapse occurred early on Friday at the Gunung Kuda mining site in Cirebon. Dramatic footage from the...
Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania has been elected the ninth President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and will officially succeed Akinwumi Adesina in September. The election took place during the Bank’s Annual Meetings held today in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Tah was chosen by the Bank’s Board of Governors, which comprises Finance and...
NAIROBI, Kenya — President William Ruto on Wednesday issued a public apology to Tanzania during Kenya’s Annual National Prayer Breakfast, aiming to ease diplomatic tensions following the detention of Kenyan activists in the neighboring country. Speaking at the event held at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi, President Ruto extended a conciliatory message to Tanzanian leaders...
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Juja MP George Koimburi has been found alive after reportedly being abducted on Sunday outside a church in Mugutha, Kiambu County. He was discovered in a coffee plantation in Kiambu and is currently receiving treatment at Plainsview Hospital near Ruiru town. His wife, Ann Koimburi, sustained injuries during the abduction, which was captured on video...
Catholic priest Father Allois Cheruiyot Bett was shot and killed by armed men in the troubled Tot area of Kerio Valley on Thursday, May 22. Elgeyo Marakwet County Police Commander Peter Mulinge confirmed that Father Bett was en route to lead a church service when the fatal attack occurred. Known for his unwavering commitment to...
Namibia’s President Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for balanced efforts in empowering both boys and girls, emphasizing that national development depends on the progress of all citizens. Speaking during a public lecture at the University of Dar es Salaam titled “Inspiring Women to Break Barriers in Leadership Positions: A Personal Experience,” President Nandi-Ndaitwah reflected on...
The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, has directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Home Affairs, and the country’s security and defense forces to take swift action against individuals misusing digital platforms and technology. She also strongly condemned the growing number of foreign activists attempting to interfere in Tanzania’s...
Tanzania’s tourism sector has recorded impressive growth, with both international and domestic tourist numbers rising significantly between 2021 and 2024. The number of international tourists increased by 132.1%, from 922,692 in 2021 to 2,141,895 in 2024. Domestic tourism saw an even more dramatic rise, growing by 307.9%, from 788,933 in 2021 to 3,218,352 in 2024....
Former U.S. President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer, according to a statement from his personal office. The cancer, which has spread to the bone, was detected following additional medical tests after doctors found a prostate nodule. Medical experts have assigned the cancer a Gleason score of 9, indicating a highly...