Australia’s Speaker of the House of Representatives, Milton Dick, has called for unity among the world’s parliaments after being elected president of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), saying his election should not be viewed as a victory for one candidate over others. Speaking after his election in Arusha, Tanzania, on Friday, October 9, Dick expressed gratitude to members who supported his candidacy and those who voted for the other candidates, describing his appointment as the greatest honour of his life.

Former Democratic Republic of the Congo President Joseph Kabila has accused President Félix Tshisekedi’s administration of undermining peace efforts and worsening the country’s political and security crises, renewing his call for inclusive national dialogue as fighting continues in the east. In an address to the Congolese people on Friday, October 9, Kabila said the country was in peril and needed urgent collective action to prevent further deterioration.

South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs has withdrawn a directive governing the intake of asylum-seeker applications after its implementation overwhelmed refugee reception offices and raised public-safety concerns, but the government says it will develop a new approach to comply with a Constitutional Court ruling. The department’s director-general withdrew the directive on October 9, less than two weeks after it was issued on September 28.

Tanzania has opened discussions with representatives of SpaceX and its Starlink satellite internet business over potential investment in the country's communications and technology sectors, marking a notable development in a relationship that has previously been shaped by regulatory delays and disagreements over digital services. Tanzania's Prime Minister Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba held talks with representatives of SpaceX and Starlink on October 7, 2026, at the Hyatt Hotel in London, where he is leading a Tanzanian delegation during the country's investment engagements in the United Kingdom.

A reconstructed and upgraded visitor centre has been officially inaugurated at Seronera in Tanzania's Serengeti National Park, creating a new facility aimed at strengthening conservation education while improving the experience for domestic and international visitors. The Serengeti Visitor Centre was inaugurated on October 7 by Hamad Hassan Chande, Deputy Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, alongside Annett Günther, Ambassador-designate of the Federal Republic of Germany to Tanzania.

Lionel Messi has brought his Argentina career to an end in the most fitting way possible: with a victory, a goal, two assists and another Man of the Match performance. The 39-year-old captain played his final international match on Tuesday as Argentina defeated Benin 3-0 at a packed Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, closing a 21-year relationship with the national team that began in 2005 and eventually developed into one of the most successful international careers in the history of the game.

Cristiano Ronaldo has finally explained why he abruptly left Portugal’s national team camp last week, accusing head coach Jorge Jesus of breaking his word twice and saying the loss of trust ultimately convinced him that his continued presence would harm the squad. In a lengthy statement published on Tuesday, October 6, Ronaldo gave a first-person account of the events surrounding his departure from the camp in Denmark, …

Kenya has confirmed its first imported case of Ebola after a Kenyan citizen who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for seven years travelled to Nairobi and later died from the disease. The Ministry of Health confirmed the case on Tuesday, October 6, identifying it as Bundibugyo virus disease, a form of Ebola. The patient had fallen ill about a month earlier while in the DRC and had received treatment at several hospitals there before travelling onward.

Hiring someone to work inside a home is not quite the same as hiring for an ordinary workplace. A domestic worker may be cleaning the house, preparing meals, looking after children, helping an elderly family member or taking care of several responsibilities at once. In many cases, the worker may also be living in the same home. That means the relationship between a household and a domestic worker can quickly become personal.

South Africa will raise the prices of petrol, diesel and other fuel products from Wednesday, October 7, with petrol prices increasing by more than R3 a litre. Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe announced the monthly adjustment on October 5, citing changes in international oil and petroleum product prices, shipping costs and other local pricing factors. The price of 93-grade petrol will increase by R3.12 per litre, while 95-grade petrol will rise by R3.33 per litre.

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has called for stronger cooperation among African countries to improve maternal and child health, prepare for climate-related health risks and strengthen the continent's ability to respond to future health emergencies. President Samia made the call on Monday, October 5, 2026, when she met World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus at State House in Dar es Salaam.

Former Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that late Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo was holding more than KSh1.5 trillion (about US$11 billion) on behalf of President William Ruto when he died in a helicopter crash last week. Gachagua made the allegations while speaking to members of the clergy in Boston, United States, on Sunday, October 4, claiming that he knew about business dealings between Ruto and Chivayo from his time as the President’s deputy.

Tanzania is rolling out a major overhaul of its education system, changing how children progress through primary and secondary school, expanding vocational education and introducing new subjects as part of the country’s revised curriculum. The changes are part of the curriculum reforms developed under Tanzania’s revised Education and Training Policy and are being implemented in phases. The Tanzania Institute of Education says implementation of the revised 2023 curriculum began in 2024 in selected classes, with additional levels and programmes progressively moving to the new system.

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye presented the latest on West African integration at the African Union’s eighth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting in El-Alamein, Egypt, highlighting plans for a regional single currency, stronger security cooperation, and easier movement of citizens. Faye attended Sunday’s meeting in his capacity as the current chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

Tanzania has cancelled its planned international friendly against Morocco after five Taifa Stars players suffered injuries while the team was in camp in Tangier. The Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) said the match, which had been scheduled for October 5 in Morocco as part of the FIFA international calendar, was called off following a medical assessment of the players. According to TFF…

The United States has called on Rwanda to fulfil its commitments under the Washington Accords by ending all support to the M23 armed group and withdrawing its forces from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The message was delivered during a meeting between U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Corey Garcia and Rwanda’s Ambassador to the United States, …

The Rwanda National Police has announced a new recruitment and training opportunity targeting young Rwandans, with particular emphasis on graduates in science-related fields and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). In a notice issued in Kigali on October 2, 2026, the police said eligible applicants will be able to register online from October 3 to October 12, 2026. The recruitment announcement is aimed at candidates seeking to join the Rwanda National Police through its training programmes, with the latest intake placing particular emphasis on technical and science-related skills.

The Parliament of Uganda has opened applications for media accreditation for journalists who will cover parliamentary proceedings and activities during the 2027 calendar year. The Parliament’s Department of Communication and Public Affairs issued the call for expressions of interest on Friday, inviting editors of interested media houses to submit the names of their designated reporters for accreditation. According to the…

Kenya’s Ministry of Health has clarified the ongoing transition from the Social Health Authority (SHA) Provider Portal to hospital-based Health Management Information Systems (HMIS), saying the move is intended to reduce duplication and create a more integrated digital healthcare system. In a press statement issued on Friday, October 2, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said there had been confusion surrounding the transition and sought to explain what had been in place, what is changing and how the new arrangement is expected to affect healthcare delivery.

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has met Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Secretary-General Anda Cristina Filip in Dodoma ahead of the 153rd IPU Assembly, which Tanzania is scheduled to host in Arusha next week. President Samia held the meeting with Filip on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Chamwino State House in Dodoma, according to a statement issued by the President’s Office.

The Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) collected Sh10.65 trillion in domestic revenue during the first three months of the 2026/27 financial year, exceeding its target for the period by 7.49 percent. The collections, covering July to September 2026, amounted to 107.49 percent of the Sh9.91 trillion target set for the quarter, according to a performance report issued by the authority on October 1.

Ethiopia has ordered the closure of its embassy in Eritrea and declared 10 Eritrean diplomats in Addis Ababa persona non grata, giving them 48 hours to leave the country. The decision was announced by Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on October 1, 2026, which said the measures were taken in response to what it described as Eritrea’s “direct and indirect acts of hostility and belligerence…

Kang Soon Gi, president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s Northern Asia-Pacific Division, has tendered his resignation amid financial losses linked to investments made by the church’s Korean Union Conference. The Seventh-day Adventist Church’s General Conference said Kang’s resignation was received by General Conference President Erton Köhler on September 28, 2026. The resignation will now be presented to the General Conference Executive Committee for consideration.

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.