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Published on May 27, 2025

Why Tanzanians May Face Jail Time for Sharing Kenyan Content Online

Tanzanian Home Affairs Minister Innocent Bashungwa has asked police officers to weed out Tanzanians peddling content produced outside the country on social media, painting President Samia Suluhu in a bad light. Speaking on Monday, May 26, when presenting …

Source: Kenyans.co.ke - Neutral
Published on May 27, 2025

ZAM asks Dutch govt to suspend support for Tanzania after torture scandal

ZAM, a Netherlands-based media organisation, has called on the Dutch government to suspend its immigration support programme in Tanzania and stop supporting the repression of human rights. In a statement issued on Monday, the media platform accused the …

Source: Premium Times - Neutral
Published on May 27, 2025

Tanzania MP’s Torture Remark Sparks Outrage Over Democracy, Regional Freedoms

A Tanzanian lawmaker’s call for the torture of prominent Kenyan activists has triggered a regional outcry, raising fresh fears about shrinking democratic space in East Africa. Maryam Omar Said, a Member of Parliament in Tanzania, shocked many when she said …

Source: Switch TV - Indeterminate
Published on May 27, 2025

Tanzania MPs Send Strong Message to Ruto

A section of the Tanzanian Members of Parliament now wants President William Ruto to take action against Kenyans who are disrespecting their country's Head of State, Samia Suluhu. Led by Iringa Urban District MP Jesca Msambatavangu, the lawmakers on …

Source: Kenyans.co.ke - Neutral
Published on May 26, 2025

Media reporting of Kenya’s diplomatic row with Tanzania: Expectations vs reality

The past week brought Kenyans endless hours and pages of news about what seemed like a small matter of diplomacy. Some Kenyans had travelled to Tanzania to stand in solidarity with Tundu Lissu, the Tanzanian leader of the opposition Chadema party. Chadema …

Source: Media Observer - Neutral
Published on May 26, 2025

Democracy in East Africa is retreating. Here is how it can be saved

Last week, Ugandan lawyer Agather Atuhaire was finally set free five days after she was detained by the Tanzanian police for unclear reasons. She was unceremoniously dumped at the Mutukula border crossing between the two countries. Details of Atuhaire’s …

Source: Al Jazeera - Pro-Government
Published on May 26, 2025

Samia crackdown on EAC citizens curtails freedoms and democracy

Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan has come under sharp criticism over the detention and deportation of lawyers and human rights activists from Kenya and Uganda. [File, Standard] The East African Community (EAC) Treaty speaks boldly of promoting …

Source: The Standard - Indeterminate
Published on May 27, 2025

Is Joseph Kabila's return to Congo a game changer?

The Congo River Alliance (AFC) and M23 rebel groups claim Joseph Kabila is in Goma, beyond the reach of Congolese government forces. Kabila, who served as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) head of state from 2001 to 2019, was once a strong ally of …

Source: Deutsche Welle - Public Broadcaster
Published on May 24, 2025

U.S. demands probe after Kenyan, Ugandan activists tortured in Tanzania

NAIROBI — The United States has called for a swift and transparent investigation into claims that two prominent East African activists were tortured while in Tanzanian custody. Kenyan photojournalist and human rights campaigner Boniface Mwangi, alongside …

Source: Switch TV - Indeterminate
Published on May 24, 2025

Former CJ Maraga clarifies Tanzania visit, dismisses allegations of political interfering

Immediate former Chief Justice David Maraga has underscored the need for democracy in East Africa and downplayed allegations that they had plans to interfere with the internal affairs and politics of Tanzania, which led to the detention of activist …

Source: Citizen TV Kenya - Indeterminate
Published on May 24, 2025

Tanzania National Union Day Celebration 2025

The Hague, Friday, May 9, 2026. The Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Ms. Caroline Kitana Chipera, warmly welcomed guests to a festive reception in honor of National Union Day. “This special day highlights the values of unity and …

Source: Diplomat magazine EU - Pending
Published on May 23, 2025

‘Tortured’ Ugandan activist dumped at border following arrest in Tanzania

East African rights groups condemn Tanzania, saying human right activists ‘abandoned’ at border show signs of torture. A Ugandan human rights activist, arrested in Tanzania after travelling to the country to support an opposition politician at a trial for …

Source: Al Jazeera - Pro-Government
Published on May 27, 2025

Kenya must heed warning signs of growing political intolerance

Executive Director Global Compact Network Kenya Judy Njino receives a booklet of Corruption Risk Assessment and Mitigation Guidelines from EACC Chairperson David Oginde at Villarosa Kempinsiki Hotel Nairobi on May 23,2025. [Benard Orwongo,Standard] The …

Source: The Standard - Indeterminate
Published on May 27, 2025

'He has lost his soul': Gachagua under fire as MPs demand action over his conduct

Members of Parliament on Tuesday implored the Inspector General of Police to arrest and prosecute former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over alleged incitement. During the House proceedings, the lawmakers referenced Gachagua's media interview where …

Source: Citizen TV Kenya - Indeterminate
Published on May 27, 2025

Young at art: Meet the new generation of Young British Artists

A preserved shark, two fried eggs and an unmade bed changed the course of art. A little more than 30 years ago, a new generation of Young British Artists (YBAs) came onto the scene and caught the world’s eye. Soon, Cool Britannia ruled not so much the …

Source: Country Life - Pending
Published on May 27, 2025

Pope Leo XIV sends Swahili message to African catholics celebrating Africa Day

Pope Leo XIV delivers his first Regina Caeli prayer from the main central loggia of Saint Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City [AFP] Pope Leo XIV has shared his first message to African Catholics in light of the 62nd Africa Day commemorations. Monday …

Source: The Standard - Indeterminate
Published on May 26, 2025

Floating nuclear power unit technologies shown at Enlit Africa 2025

Russian company Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation presented modern nuclear technologies at the Enlit Africa 2025 conference and exhibition this month. The conference, held from May 20 to 22 in Cape Town, South Africa, was attended by representatives …

Source: The Namibian - Neutral
Published on May 26, 2025

Alas, freedom is under attack in East Africa, media must not relent in exposing misrule

The headlines screamed. Memes mushroomed all over social media. Once upon a time there was Idi Amin Dada. Now, we have Idi Amin Mama. Cartoonist Gado, East Africa’s GOAT, sketched ‘the magufulification of Samia Suluhu Hassan’. Images of former Chief …

Source: Media Observer - Neutral
Published on May 26, 2025

Thabo Mbeki urges African governments to prioritise history education

Former South African President Thabo Mbeki has called on African governments to take decisive steps to revive and emphasise the teaching of African history in schools to avoid repeating past mistakes. His appeal comes amid concerns that the continent’s …

Source: IOL - Indeterminate

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Published on May 27, 2025 - 23:27 GMT

Justice Liu graduation speech gets national and international attention

John Hill in Law360 Canada had a column called, “When the judiciary and politics mix.” He said that “Justice Liu was delivering an important and timely message” in a manner with no Canadian equivalent — “In Canada, we have never had a situation like” Liu’s …

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Published on May 27, 2025 - 13:36 GMT

Referendum, CGIL renews its call to vote for work and rights

ROME, ITALY, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ahead of the June 8–9 referendums, the CGIL is strongly renewing its appeal to all citizens: going to vote is an act of freedom and democratic participation. Voters will be asked to decide on five …

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Published on May 27, 2025 - 17:21 GMT

HIP Video Promo Presents: Ozzie D. premieres new lyric video 'America, Our Great Land' on VENTSMagazine.com

Ozzie D. Delivers Timely Message of National Unity with Brand New Single "America, Our Great Land" TROY, OH, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ozzie D. writes with the purest intentions—everything she crafts comes …

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Published on May 27, 2025 - 15:09 GMT

Scientists Raise Alarm Over Trump Executive Order Instituting Political Oversight of U.S. Research

Trump’s recent Executive Order on “Gold Standard Science” is an open assault on science and scientific research in the United States. WASHINGTON, GA, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Trump’s recent Executive Order on “Gold …

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Published on May 27, 2025 - 23:08 GMT

Why has democratization bypassed the Arab world?

President Donald Trump’s recent visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE reignited debate over U.S. ties to authoritarian regimes. But the controversy underscores a deeper question: why has democracy struggled to take root in the Arab world? In this …

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Published on May 27, 2025 - 10:00 GMT

ALLATRA and Creative Society Attend the Salon Dinner Hosted by the Embassy of Kazakhstan in the U.S.

WASHINGTON, D.C., VA, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the evening of May 22, 2025, the esteemed Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan welcomed guests to a special Salon Dinner. This exclusive event, hosted by H.E. Ambassador …

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Published on May 27, 2025 - 18:54 GMT

California Justices Give Grads Lessons in Courage and Conviction

California Supreme Court justices addressed thousands of California's newest law school graduates this commencement season. Here's some of the advice they shared: JUSTICE GOODWIN H. LIU (watch) At UC Law San Francisco & University of San Diego …

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Published on May 27, 2025 - 17:59 GMT

President Cyrill Ramaphosa responds to questions in the National Assembly, 27 May

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday, 27 May 2025, respond to Questions for Oral Replies by Members of the National Assembly, with economic growth and the cost of living among issues for deliberation. The President’s engagement with the National …

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Published on May 27, 2025 - 23:56 GMT

Estoque Renovado de HK Expande Acesso a Smartphones Premium Renovados para Atacadistas da América Latina via Hong Kong

Atacadistas da América Latina ganham acesso a smartphones renovados de alta qualidade via Hong Kong, com fornecimento estável e isento de tarifas. BRAZIL, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Em resposta às mudanças nas dinâmicas do comércio global e à …

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Published on May 27, 2025 - 20:46 GMT

International Luminaries Address TGTE Parliament in Buffalo, New York

“Trump Presidency: Opportunities for Tamil Eelam.” - was the topic of the joint session of the TGTE Senate and Parliament COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International luminaries from Africa, Europe, and North America …

Distribution channels: Human Rights, International Organizations ...
Published on May 27, 2025 - 18:58 GMT

Animal Wellness Action Calls for End to Federal Government Support for Tribal Animal Sacrifice

Hopis and Jemez Pueblo are sacrificing raptors for ceremonial purposes, and our government should never permit any kind of animal sacrifice WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Animal Wellness Action and the …

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Published on May 27, 2025 - 16:40 GMT

President Bio Urges Bold UN Reform in Landmark Oxford Union Speech

President Bio Rallies Young Scholars at Oxford in the Call for UN Security Council reform LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio of the Republic of Sierra Leone delivered …

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Published on May 27, 2025 - 13:36 GMT

Referendum, CGIL renews its call to vote for work and rights

ROME, ITALY, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ahead of the June 8–9 referendums, the CGIL is strongly renewing its appeal to all citizens: going to vote is an act of freedom and democratic participation. Voters will be asked to decide on five …

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Published on May 27, 2025 - 13:30 GMT

Omar Khayyam’s Tent: His Autobiography of 1000 Bittersweet Robaiyat Wine Sips Forthcominng on June 10, His True Birthday

The book reveals the unitary architecture of his Robaiyat's philosophical, religious, and scientific wisdom as an epic poem in search of true human happiness. GREATER BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The original …

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Published on May 27, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

Texas Hyperscale Data Center Site Opens 1,000 MW Power, 1 GW Tesla Megapack Ground Lease

Texas Site Offers 1,000 Megawatts Power and 1 GWh Battery Capacity for Hyperscale AI Data Centers to meet surging AI demand; infrastructure for 2028 operations DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the United States of …

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Published on May 27, 2025 - 11:25 GMT

neuralapps.ai Delivers AI-Driven Water Management Platform for Toluca, Mexico

Toluca launches AI water platform with neuralapps.ai to cut leaks, boost transparency, and lead Latin America in smart city water infrastructure. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The City of Toluca, Mexico, has taken …

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Published on May 27, 2025 - 23:08 GMT

Is the two-state solution still viable? Saudi Spokesperson Fahad Nazer makes the case.

In this episode of Taking the Edge Off the Middle East, host Brian Katulis sits down with Fahad Nazer, spokesperson for the Saudi Arabian Embassy in the US, to discuss the evolving US-Saudi relationship amid unprecedented regional volatility. Central to …

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Published on May 27, 2025 - 23:08 GMT

Why has democratization bypassed the Arab world?

President Donald Trump’s recent visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE reignited debate over U.S. ties to authoritarian regimes. But the controversy underscores a deeper question: why has democracy struggled to take root in the Arab world? In this …

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Published on May 27, 2025 - 23:08 GMT

Managing Threats to Food Security: Water and Agricultural Resilience in North Africa

Introduction Sustaining food security in North Africa,1 is a complex and evolving challenge, influenced by the region’s arid climate, limited water resources, and sparse arable land. In response, efforts to enhance food security by governments, farmers, …

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Published on May 27, 2025 - 09:19 GMT

Anila Ali Honored with International Religious Freedom (IRF) Builders Award for Peacemaking Leadership

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Anila Ali, President and co-founder of the American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC), has been awarded the prestigious International Religious Freedom ( …

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Published on May 27, 2025 - 21:02 GMT

OSCE launches Regional Task Force on Education for Just and Inclusive Energy Transition in Central Asia

As the renewable energy sector in Central Asia grows, so does the need for a skilled and inclusive workforce to support it. In response, the OSCE and the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) officially launched the OSCE Regional Task …

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Published on May 27, 2025 - 21:02 GMT

OSCE launches capacity-building series on virtual assets taxation in Moldova

Practitioners from Moldova’s State Tax Service and the Ministry of Finance worked to enhance their understanding of virtual assets, their tax implications, and effective regulation and compliance mechanisms at a workshop organized by the OSCE from 26 to 27 …

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Published on May 27, 2025 - 08:52 GMT

Swiss Peace Initiative for Nagorno Karabakh launched in Bern

– Switzerland urged to move ahead quickly with peace forum ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On May 26, a cross-party Swiss parliamentary committee launched the Swiss Peace Initiative for Nagorno Karabakh in the Swiss …

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Published on May 27, 2025 - 08:00 GMT

UK Net Migration Halves, But Immigration Experts Warn of Economic Fallout

Leading immigration law firm urges policy rethink, warning that cutting skilled migrants and students harms UK growth and future workforce. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Garth Coates Solicitors, a leading UK …

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Published on May 27, 2025 - 19:00 GMT

From Moving Boxes to New Beginnings: ND Welcomes Jobseekers

Bismarck, North Dakota, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As National Moving Day signals the unofficial start of peak relocation season across the U.S., North Dakota is rolling out the welcome mat with its innovative workforce recruitment campaign, Find the …

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Published on May 27, 2025 - 04:38 GMT

National Mental Health Alliance Day-Louisville, Kentucky

LOUISVILLE, KY, UNITED STATES, May 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Join us in Louisville, Kentucky at the National Mental Health Alliance Day as we provide presentations on the following topics: Mental Health, Addiction, Fentanyl, and Human …

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Published on May 27, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

BC Real Estate Association Calls for New Short-Term Rental Exemptions Amidst Tariff Challenges and Expected High Tourism ...

Vancouver, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In BC’s current tariff- and trade-challenged environment, provincial priorities need to adapt. While affordable housing is a critical provincial issue, so are provincial economic wellbeing and the health of our …

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Published on May 27, 2025 - 07:26 GMT

Training promotes child-friendly approach for interviewing victims of sexual abuse

Thirty investigators from Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Prosecutor’s Office developed skills in trauma-sensitive approaches for interviewing child victims of sexual abuse and human trafficking during a training event on 26-27 May. The OSCE …

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