Cristiano Ronaldo has left Portugal’s national team training camp on the eve of the country’s Nations League match against Denmark, saying he will eventually explain the reasons behind his decision. The 41-year-old Portugal captain announced his departure in a post on Instagram on Wednesday, shortly after a press conference by national team coach Jorge Jesus and a conversation with Portuguese Football Federation president Pedro Proença.

Zimbabwean businessman and billionaire Wicknell Chivayo and his wife, Lucy “Lulu” Muteke, have been reported among the people killed in a helicopter crash in Marondera Rural, east of Harare. The helicopter crashed at around 5 PM on Wednesday, September 30, with Zimbabwean authorities confirming that there were no survivors. Zimbabwe Government spokesperson Nick Mangwana confirmed the crash in a statement issued on Wednesday evening, saying the aircraft was carrying a high-profile businessman, other passengers and two pilots.

Tanzania has removed Nigerian nationals from its Referral Visa Category, ending a requirement that subjected Nigerian travellers to additional visa restrictions before travelling to the country. The Tanzania Immigration Services Department announced the change in a public notice dated September 25, 2026, saying the amendment had been published in Government Gazette No. 246 of 2026. “With immediate effect, Nigerian nationals traveling to the United Republic of Tanzania are no longer subject to referred visa restrictions…

Tanzania have made a difficult start to the AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign after losing 2-0 to Guinea-Bissau, while Uganda drew with Tunisia and Rwanda and DR Congo recorded victories as the race for next year's tournament got underway across Africa. The first two matchdays of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027 qualifiers began on September 24, with 48 nations competing across 12 groups for places at the tournament, which will be hosted by Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda from June 19 to July 17, 2027.

‎Maisha ni kujieleza kunakoongozwa na Busara; kuzuia ukweli wako ni kukataa kuishi. Hata mtoto akiwa tumboni, hutenda kwa kufuata asili ya maumbile, akibadili mazingira yanayomzunguka. Mahali tunapofeli maishani ni katika kutaka kutawala mitazamo ya wengine tunaharibu uadilifu wetu ili kuepuka migogoro, tukisema 'Ndiyo' wakati busara inataka 'Hapana,' na 'Hapana' wakati ukweli unataka 'Ndiyo.' Kwa kufanya hivyo, tunajigeuza kuwa waigizaji wa tamthilia badala ya wanadamu wanaishi maisha halisi.

Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has said he remains convinced that the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga won the 2022 presidential election, despite William Ruto being declared the winner and the Supreme Court subsequently upholding the result. Kenyatta made the remarks on September 22, 2026, while addressing a Jubilee Party National Executive Committee meeting in Nairobi, where he revisited his decision to support Odinga in the August 9, 2022 election.

Tanzania has reaffirmed its support for the Palestinian people and a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi saying the country remains deeply concerned by the continuing humanitarian suffering in Gaza. Ndejembi made the remarks while representing President Samia Suluhu Hassan at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he addressed the continuing conflict in Gaza and the wider Middle East crisis.

Despite the adversity that inevitably weaves itself into the human experience, life remains an endeavor deeply worth pursuing. Existence unfolds like a garden abundant with butterflies vibrant, ethereal, and captivating. Much of our earthly journey is spent in pursuit of these delicate visions; we reach out, capture one, release it, and turn toward another, constantly seeking what pleases the heart. Yet this relentless cycle compels us to confront a fundamental question: Is this perpetual pursuit truly what life is meant to be?

Fatma Karume, the wife of Zanzibar’s first President, the late Sheikh Abeid Amani Karume, has died at the age of 97. Her death was announced on Monday, September 21, 2026, by Zanzibar’s Second Vice President, Hemed Suleiman Abdulla, who said she died at Mbweni in Zanzibar. Fatma Karume was born on February 2, 1929, in Bumbwini Misufini in North Unguja.

Kenyan opposition leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of using his visit to New York for the 81st United Nations General Assembly to pursue a deal involving niobium and rare-earth mineral deposits at Mrima Hills in Kwale County. Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), made the allegation while addressing Kenyans in Kansas City, United States, on September 20.

Seven Ethiopian armed and opposition groups, including the Amhara Fano National Movement, Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) and Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), have announced a new alliance aimed at removing Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government and establishing a transitional administration. The groups announced the formation of what they called the Ethiopian Peoples’ Forces Alliance for Survival, also known as the…

Tanzania will remain on the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group’s (CMAG) formal agenda after the body said further work is needed to strengthen political freedoms, due process, accountability and compensation for people affected by political conflicts. The decision was made on September 20, 2026, during CMAG’s 74th meeting, held in New York on the margins of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Tanzania's government has called on university student leaders to increase efforts to expose young people to economic opportunities while they are still studying, as it seeks to improve their prospects for employment and entrepreneurship after graduation. Minister for Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups Dorothy Gwajima said the Tanzania Higher Learning Institutions Students Organisation (TAHLISO) should organise forums that provide students with information about available opportunities while helping them change attitudes that could limit their economic prospects.

Zanzibar President Hussein Ali Mwinyi has reappointed ACT Wazalendo chairman Othman Masoud Othman as First Vice President, bringing the opposition back into one of the highest offices of the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar and advancing the restoration of the islands’ Government of National Unity. The appointment was announced by the Zanzibar Revolutionary Council Office on Friday, September 18, 2026, and takes effect immediately, according to an…

Confederation of African Football President Patrice Motsepe has ruled out moving the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations away from Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda, dismissing speculation that CAF could seek alternative hosts because of concerns over preparations. Speaking in Dar es Salaam on Thursday, September 17, during an oversight visit ahead of the tournament, Motsepe said he had seen reports suggesting CAF should begin considering a “

Tanzania's government is preparing measures to bring down cement prices within a week after Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba acknowledged growing complaints over the rising cost of the construction material in several parts of the country. Nchemba said on Tuesday, September 15, that he had instructed government experts to establish the causes of the increases and develop measures that could make cement more affordable.

Tanzanian opposition leader and CHADEMA chairman Tundu Lissu has been put forward for the European Parliament’s 2026 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, one of Europe’s most prominent honours recognising the defence of human rights and fundamental freedoms. The nomination has been advanced by the European People’s Party (EPP) Group, the largest political group in the European Parliament, which has described Lissu as representing the defence of democracy, political pluralism, the rule of law and fundamental freedoms.

Handling personal mistakes, frustrations, disappointments, and self-doubt ultimately defines your character, resilience, and long-term trajectory. Adversity is an inevitable part of life, but it does not have to dictate your future. Failing once only truly becomes a permanent failure if you refuse to learn from the experience and stubbornly cling to the same flawed strategies that led to your downfall in the first place.

Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has died in Zanzibar while receiving treatment for a heart condition, Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi has announced. Ameir died at around 8:00 a.m. on Monday, September 7, 2026, at Emilio Mzena Memorial Hospital in Zanzibar, according to the official announcement. “It is with great sadness that I inform you of the death of Mr Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Her Excellency Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan…

Kenya has opened a useful window for deciding what responsible AI should look like in practice. The Kenya Artificial Intelligence Accelerator Programme is accepting high-impact use cases through September 6 from public institutions, universities and research bodies, startups, and innovators. Its public-service track explicitly promises responsible AI guidance alongside support for compute, data preparation, and technical assistance. That design gets an important part right.

The United States was the only country to oppose a UN resolution promoting maps that better represent Africa’s true land area, arguing that the initiative distracts from more pressing international issues.

Swahili Today and Swahili Social halted their activities after the passing of music legend, country queen Dolly Parton on August 25, 2026. For an African media firm, thousands of kilometres from the Tennessee mountains where her story began, it was our small way of joining millions around the world in mourning her death and, more importantly, thanking God for the life she lived.

Tanzania’s Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi has announced his resignation and retirement from politics, saying he is convinced President Samia Suluhu Hassan wants a change in the country’s second-highest office. Nchimbi announced his decision on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, in a letter addressed to President Samia, saying his resignation will take effect on September 4. His departure comes less than a year after taking office and follows months in which the vice president increasingly spoke publicly about transparency, justice, constitutional reform and the political consequences of Tanzania’s disputed 2025 General Election.

Every thought we hold carries a subtle physical charge, subtly preparing our bodies to act in accordance with it. Yet, we do not always carry out these mental impulses. As complex organisms residing in physical forms, we exist dual-naturedly: we are both emotional and rational. Above all, however, we are emotional beings first. We feel far more readily than we reason, which explains why we so often react in the moment, only to look back later in complete surprise at our own actions.

Tanzania’s NECTA Executive Secretary, Prof. Said A. Mohamed, has assumed the presidency of the Association for Educational Assessment in Africa (AEAA), pledging to promote cooperation, transparency and accountability during his 2026–2027 term. Prof. Mohamed formally accepted the position on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at the close of the 42nd AEAA Annual Conference in Arusha, Tanzania, bringing the meeting to an end after discussions on the future of educational assessment across Africa.

Rwanda and South Korea have agreed to strengthen police cooperation through a new agreement covering transnational organised crime, information sharing, training and law enforcement expertise. The Rwanda National Police (RNP) and the Korean National Police Agency (KNPA) signed the Memorandum of Understanding on Thursday, August 20, 2026, in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The agreement was signed by Rwanda’s Inspector General of Police, Felix Namuhoranye, and the Commissioner General of the Korean National Police Agency, Yoo Jae-Sung.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has launched the third phase of South Africa’s Government-Business Partnership, shifting the focus from economic reforms and stabilisation towards faster growth, investment and large-scale job creation. Ramaphosa delivered the keynote address on Thursday, August 20, 2026, during the launch at Summer Place in Johannesburg, where government and business leaders set out their next stage of cooperation on the economy.

Tanzania has urged citizens travelling to China to submit visa applications early and follow official procedures, warning that delays could affect their travel plans as demand for Chinese visas continues to rise. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation issued the notice on Thursday, August 20, following continued engagement with the Chinese Embassy in Tanzania over challenges surrounding visa applications by Tanzanian citizens.

A vision and goal will remain stagnant as long as the person pursuing them lacks deep commitment and mastery over the knowledge required to achieve them. Vision without a solid foundation of expertise becomes exhausting, leading to inevitable frustration and heartbreak along the way. The primary obstacle here is often neither a lack of time nor a lack of ability, but rather laziness specifically when paired with wishful thinking.

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama, former South African President Thabo Mbeki and former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo are among prominent African leaders expected in Kigali for a forum focused on reshaping the continent’s approach to development. The inaugural Africa Mindset Reset Forum is scheduled to take place at the Kigali Convention Centre on August 25 and 26, bringing together about 1,000 leaders, policymakers, academics, entrepreneurs and young people from Africa and beyond.

President Bola Tinubu’s government has acknowledged that its economic reforms have imposed high costs on Nigerians while arguing that the measures prevented a deeper fiscal and economic crisis. The Federal Government assessed on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, as Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Taiwo Oyedele presented Nigeria’s Reform Scorecard, detailing the benefits, costs and potential economic harm the government says it has avoided since Tinubu introduced major reforms in 2023.

At our loneliest moments, we often find ourselves yearning for a word of encouragement even when we know, deep down, that it might be little more than wishful thinking. There is a quiet vulnerability in these instances where logic yields to the overwhelming human need for connection. We do not necessarily seek a flawless solution or a guaranteed outcome; rather, we seek a gentle witness to our internal isolation, a signal that we have not been completely forgotten by the world outside ourselves.

Kenya Power has introduced performance management contracts for more than 6,000 unionised employees, ending more than two decades of negotiations and bringing all staff under a single performance framework. The power utility launched the contracts in Nairobi on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, in a move it says is intended to improve accountability, productivity and service delivery to its customers. The agreement follows more than 20 years of negotiations between Kenya Power management and employees represented by the Kenya Electrical Trades and Allied Workers Union (KETAWU).

Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority has fined Ernst & Young Ghana about US$32,600 and ordered the firm to immediately stop providing regulated cybersecurity services without a valid licence. The authority announced the penalty on Tuesday, August 18, saying EY Ghana had continued providing cybersecurity services despite repeated directives to comply with Ghana’s licensing requirements. The services included work for owners of Critical Information Infrastructure (CII), whose systems are considered essential to Ghana’s national security, economy and delivery of key services.

Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo have agreed to deepen economic and social cooperation, with trade, minerals, energy, transport and technology among priority areas. The agreement was reached on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, during talks between President Samia Suluhu Hassan and her Democratic Republic of Congo counterpart, Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, at the State House in Zanzibar. The two leaders discussed ways to expand cooperation in strategic sectors, including trade and investment, agriculture, mining, energy, transport and infrastructure, healthcare and digital technology.

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has congratulated Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election as Zambia’s president, pledging to continue strengthening the historic ties between the two countries. Samia sent her message on Tuesday, August 18, on behalf of the Government and people of Tanzania, shortly after Zambia’s Electoral Commission officially declared Hichilema the winner of the presidential election. In a message shared on her Instagram account…

Zambia’s election has ended with President Hakainde Hichilema declared the winner, days after his main challenger Brian Mundubile claimed victory before the official results were announced.

Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo is expected in Tanzania today for a working visit at the invitation of President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Tshisekedi is scheduled to arrive in Tanzania on Monday, August 17, 2026, for talks with President Samia on cooperation between the two neighbouring countries. According to the Tanzanian government, the visit follows an invitation from President Samia and will focus on strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

Tanzania’s National Examinations Council (NECTA) says it is preparing to use artificial intelligence to improve examination and education assessment systems as the technology reshapes sectors around the world. NECTA Executive Secretary Professor Said Mohamed announced the plans on Monday, August 17, in Arusha during the 42nd Annual Conference of the Association for Educational Assessment in Africa (AEAA). The conference is being held from August 17 to 21 and has brought together participants from 28 countries in Africa and beyond to discuss the use of artificial intelligence in education, particularly in testing, assessment and examinations.

CNN correspondent Larry Madowo has received a 2026 Salute to Excellence Award for his documentary investigating killings linked to protests in Tanzania. Madowo was recognised by the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) during its 2026 Convention & Career Fair, held in Atlanta, Georgia, from August 12 to 16. The Salute to Excellence Awards recognise outstanding journalism and honour work that demonstrates strong reporting and professional excellence across different forms of media.

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has congratulated his grandson Ruhamya Kainerugaba after he joined the Uganda People’s Defence Forces alongside his friend Bakyira. Museveni shared the message on social media, saying he was grateful that his grandson had become part of the UPDF after graduating from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom. Ruhamya joins the military at a time when the UPDF is led by his father, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who serves as the army’s Chief of Defence Forces.

Uganda is considering a phased relocation of key government functions from Kampala to Nakasongola, with supporters arguing that a new administrative city could ease congestion and allow better planning. The proposal to move Uganda’s administrative capital away from Kampala has returned to the national debate, with Nakasongola District emerging as the preferred location for a possible new political and administrative centre.

Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has travelled to Durban, South Africa, to attend the 46th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government on August 17. Nandi-Ndaitwah departed Namibia for the South African city ahead of the summit, which will bring together leaders from across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to discuss regional priorities. The summit is being hosted by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and will focus on strengthening cooperation among member states and advancing efforts towards resilient, sustainable and inclusive development.

Kenyan athletes dominated the 2026 CRDB Bank International Marathon in Dar es Salaam, winning the men’s and women’s full marathons and both half-marathon titles. Kenyan runners continued their strong record in long-distance athletics by taking most of the top honours at the 2026 CRDB Bank International Marathon held in Dar es Salaam. Kenya produced a clean sweep in the women’s 42-kilometre race, taking first, second and third positions.

Zambia Airways has appointed Ethiopian aviation executive Aman Wole Gurmu as its new Chief Executive Officer, bringing more than 19 years of experience in international aviation and commercial strategy. The airline’s Board of Directors appointed Wole, effective August 1, 2026, to succeed Thomas Gebreyohannes as CEO. Wole, an Ethiopian national, joins Zambia Airways after a long career with Ethiopian Airlines Group, where he held several senior positions across Africa, Europe and Asia.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has held a bilateral meeting with Madagascar’s President Michael Randrianirina ahead of the 46th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government. The meeting took place in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, as regional leaders gathered in South Africa ahead of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) summit. Ramaphosa met Colonel Michael Randrianirina, who serves as President of Madagascar, for discussions focused on strengthening relations between the two countries and addressing matters of mutual interest.

Tanzania has denied allegations that it sent citizens to Zambia as mercenaries to interfere in the country’s 2026 General Election, saying it is seeking clarification through diplomatic channels. The allegations were made by National Restoration Party for Unity and Progress (NRPUP) presidential candidate Brian Mundubile, who claimed that Tanzanian citizens had been sent to Zambia to influence the electoral process.

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to officially launch the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Plant on August 22, marking a major step in Tanzania’s efforts to expand reliable electricity generation. The launch will take place at the project site in Rufiji District, Pwani Region, and is expected to bring together government leaders, guests and other stakeholders from Tanzania and abroad.

The Kenya Prisons Service has honoured 41 officers with Presidential Awards and Honours, recognizing their service, dedication and contributions to the country. The awards were presented during a ceremony presided over by the Commissioner General of Prisons, Patrick Aranduh, CBS, with recipients drawn from different ranks within the Kenya Prisons Service. The service said the honours, although awarded to individual officers, represent a collective achievement by the institution and its personnel.

Rwanda is sending 34 students abroad on government scholarships to study strategic fields as the country seeks to build specialised skills for its future development. The Government of Rwanda has awarded scholarships to 34 students who will pursue studies in areas considered important to the country's long-term development, including aviation, aerospace, nuclear energy, agriculture, health and emerging technologies. The programme is designed to address skills shortages in sectors where Rwanda needs more specialised professionals and technical expertise.