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- Live metrics show X (formerly Twitter) has become unreachable on major internet providers in #Tanzania.
- Blackout came shortly after claim that President Samia Suluhu Hassan had died—posted via a hacked account linked to the Tanzania Police Force (TANPOL).
- Earlier, President Suluhu warned activists from Kenya telling them not to “meddle” in her country’s affairs.
On May 20th, 2025, Tanzania’s digital sphere was abruptly silenced — again — for the second time in under 10 months, authorities in the East African country blocked access to X (formerly Twitter), as the ground heats up ahead of the general elections scheduled in October later this year.
According to global internet watchdog, NetBlocks, “Live metrics show X (formerly Twitter) has become unreachable on major internet providers in #Tanzania; the incident comes as a compromised police account posts claims the president has died, angering the country’s leadership.”
The claim that President Samia Hassan had died …
- WHO Africa region office will be led by Tanzanian Professor Janabi if the 157th session of the WHO Executive Board, which takes place from 28 to 29 May 2025 in Geneva, endorses his nomination.
- Other candidates seeking the post were Dr N’da Konan Michel Yao (proposed by Cote d’Ivoire), Dr Mohamed Lamine Dramé (proposed by Guinea), and Professor Moustafa Mijiyawa (proposed by Togo).’
- “Professor Janabi will take the reins at an unprecedented time for the African Region, and WHO as a whole,” says Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General.
WHO Africa region office is set to have a new head with the nomination of Tanzanian Professor Mohamed Yakub Janabi, who is poised to take over the post following the death of Regional Director-elect, Dr Faustine Ndugulile in November last year.
Prof Janabi was elected at a Special Session by Member States of the WHO African Region convened in Geneva. Other …
- Mattei Plan seeks to mobilize investments to tackle hunger, scale up agricultural output, and reduce the drivers of forced migration by investing in climate-aligned infrastructure.
- Central to Mattei Plan is the $170 billion Rome Process/Mattei Plan Financing Facility (RPFF), a multi-donor special fund designed to support infrastructure projects aligned with climate goals.
- The deal also seeks to inject up to €400 million into private equity funds over the next five years.
Italy is increasingly positioning itself as an important player in Africa’s development journey with the rollout of the Mattei Plan—a bold initiative aimed at catalyzing economic transformation across the continent.
Named after Enrico Mattei, the visionary founder of Italy’s national oil company ENI who championed equitable North-South cooperation, the Mattei Plan represents a reimagined partnership model that prioritizes shared prosperity, sustainable development, and strategic collaboration.
At the heart of this initiative is the African Development Bank (AfDB), which Italy …
- UAE’s Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence has announced the 3rd edition of the “World Governments as Incubators for Tolerance” Conference at AIM Congress 2025.
- The forum will deliberate on effective frameworks and mechanisms for embedding a culture of tolerance as a foundational element in constructing stable and sustainable societies.
- Delegates to engage on how to foster mutual understanding and respect in tackling global challenges, including inequality and social unrest, often stemming from cultural disparities and ideological divides.
In its ongoing commitment to fostering global values of tolerance and coexistence, the Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence is set to organize the third edition of the “World Governments as Incubators for Tolerance” conference.
Under the theme “A Balanced Approach to Prosperity,” this event will convene during the second day of the AIM Congress 2025, scheduled from April 7 to 9 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).
The …
- UN says South Sudan is experiencing mass displacement of communities, rising tensions and attacks on civilians.
- On March 4th, White Army – a youth militia – overran an army barracks of South Sudan in Nasir, within Upper Nile province.
- Since then, over 60,000 people have fled the area fearing retaliatory attacks. Armed groups are reportedly mobilizing children to wage war.
An escalating wave of mass displacement of people, rising tensions coupled with indiscriminate attacks on civilians is fast pushing South Sudan on the brink of a civil war.
In a briefing on Monday, Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for South Sudan, warned that the East African country is at a risk of an all out war if measures are not put into place to deescalate tensions.
While calling on all parties involved in the conflict to commit to peace, Haysom warned that, “A conflict would erase all …
- Tanzania has officially introduced Prof. Mohamed Janabi for WHO Africa Director candidacy.
- Prof Janabi is a member of faculty at Medical University of South Carolina, USA, and has over 83 medical publications.
- He speaks at least four languages including Russian, and Japanese.
Professor Mohamed Janabi has been selected by Tanzania as the country’s candidate for the post of World Health Organisation (WHO) Africa Region Director.
Prof Janabi is a member of faculty at the Medical University of South Carolina, USA, and is currently a special envoy to the Tanzanian President, as Senior Advisor on Health and Nutrition matters.
Following his nomination, he will be in the race to become the new WHO Africa Director following the death of regional director elect, Dr Faustine Ndugulile, on November 27, 2024.
The medic is a distinguished public health expert with several decades of experience, and has held various senior positions in both …
- South Africa’s ambassador Ebrahim Rasool turned a humiliating diplomatic snub into a defiant triumph, greeted by roaring crowds in Cape Town.
- Why did the U.S. declare him persona non grata? The explosive clash over Israel, Iran, and accusations of ‘race-baiting’ that shattered U.S.-South Africa relations.
- Rasool’s dramatic return exposes the deepening rift between a defiant South Africa and a confrontational Trump administration.
Ebrahim Rasool, South Africa’s former ambassador to the U.S., returned home to Cape Town on Sunday to a hero’s welcome after being expelled by the Donald Trump administration in a dramatic diplomatic row. The scene at Cape Town International Airport was one of jubilation and defiance, as crowds surrounded Rasool and his wife, Rosieda, chanting slogans of support and waving South African flags.
The couple needed a police escort to navigate through the throngs of well-wishers, a stark contrast to the cold reception he received in Washington …
- East Africa’s public transport sector, once synonymous with chaos and pollution, is now leading a quiet green revolution.
- From electric buses in Kenya to CNG-powered fleets in Tanzania, the region is ditching diesel for clean energy.
- Could this unexpected shift be the most defining leap to a sustainable future for urban mobility?
Across the populous cities and towns of East Africa, a quiet revolution is underway. The familiar roar of diesel engines is being replaced by the hum of electric buses, the whir of three-wheeled motorcycles, and the smooth glide of trains powered by clean energy.
Even Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is fueling fleets of buses and taxis, signaling a seismic shift as the region ditches oil for renewables. But here’s the twist: the unlikely hero of this green mobility transition isn’t high-tech startups, luxury carmakers or even woke government policymakers—it’s the public transport sector.
From Dar es Salaam to …
- Tanzania to import 100MW of electricity from Ethiopia via Kenya.
- Regional power pools enhance power trade and reliability.
- Power trade builds regional integration, diplomacy.
Power trade—the import and export of electricity—is expanding across East Africa, with Tanzania now set to import 100MW of energy from Ethiopia.
The Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) will facilitate the import, aiming to reduce power losses and improve electricity distribution in the country’s Northern Zone. The government, in a recent statement, announced that this initiative aligns with Tanzania’s broader strategy to enhance energy efficiency and ensure a stable power supply nationwide.
By integrating into the regional power grid, Tanzania expects to optimize electricity distribution and minimize transmission losses. This move builds on previous power trade agreements with Zambia, Uganda, and Kenya, which have helped bridge energy shortages in border regions such as Rukwa, Kagera, and Tanga.
“This latest initiative aligns with the government’s commitment to …
