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Tanzania military fires on protesters, UN condemns violence

Tanzanian security forces have been condemned by the United Nations after opening fire on protesters in the Mtwara region, leaving several dead and many injured during demonstrations over economic hardship and political discontent.

Gurnah's Theft: Coming-of-Age in Tanzania

Nobel laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah returns with a powerful audiobook exploring identity, displacement and moral choices in 1960s Tanzania through the eyes of a young student.

Tanzania's President announces election system overhaul

In a dramatic political shift, Tanzania's first female president Samia Suluhu Hassan has reversed her predecessor's position and announced plans for competitive elections, marking a new era of democratic reform in the East African nation.

NY Elections Board Sued Over Gerrymandered Map

New York's elections board confronts a major lawsuit alleging unconstitutional gerrymandering in newly drawn voting districts, threatening to reshape the state's political landscape ahead of crucial elections.

Milei's party wins Argentina midterm elections

President Javier Milei's Libertarian party achieves decisive win in congressional elections, strengthening his radical economic reform agenda and shaking Argentina's political establishment.

Farage's Council Power Grab Reshapes UK Politics

Exclusive analysis reveals how Nigel Farage's Reform UK is making strategic gains in local councils, challenging traditional party strongholds and potentially reshaping Britain's political landscape ahead of the next general election.

Jane Goodall to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

Renowned British primatologist Dame Jane Goodall is set to receive America's highest civilian honour from President Joe Biden, recognising her six decades of groundbreaking wildlife research and conservation work.

DiCaprio's Awkward Ellen Moment Over Tanzania Trip

Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio found himself in an embarrassing moment when Ellen DeGeneres publicly called him out for not inviting her on his Tanzanian safari adventure, creating viral entertainment news.

OpenAI Bans AI Use for Election Campaigning and Voter Suppression

OpenAI unveils a major policy shift to prevent its AI tools, like ChatGPT, from being misused in democratic processes. The new rules explicitly ban creating chatbots for campaigning, lobbying, and discouraging voting ahead of the 2024 global elections.

Alphonce Simbu Wins Marathon Gold for Tanzania

Tanzanian long-distance runner Alphonce Simbu delivers a masterclass in marathon running, surging to a stunning gold medal victory at the Commonwealth Games in a thrilling final sprint.

Simbu wins marathon gold in historic photo finish!

In a breathtaking climax to the World Athletics Championships marathon, Tanzania's Alphonce Simbu clinched victory by the narrowest of margins in a historic photo finish against Germany's Amanal Petros, delivering one of the most dramatic moments in the e

Tanzania Trains Rats & Dogs to Sniff Out Diseases

Discover how Tanzania is training an elite squad of giant rats and dogs to detect diseases like tuberculosis and COVID-19 with astonishing accuracy, revolutionising public health in Africa.

Texas GOP Senators Clash Over Redistricting Plans

A heated dispute erupts between Texas GOP senators John Cornyn and Ken Paxton over redistricting plans, exposing deep divisions within the Republican Party ahead of the 2024 elections.

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