Tanzania By-Election Campaigns Begin Ahead of November 4 Vote
Tanzania’s by-election campaigns begin on October 14 ahead of the November 4 vote. The contests include the Chamwino parliamentary seat in Dodoma Region and council …
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Tanzania Connects 222 Public Health Facilities to Digital Medical Records System
Tanzania has connected 222 public health facilities to an integrated electronic medical records system. The digital platform aims to improve patient referrals, make medical histories easier to access …
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Parliament Cuts MPs’ Salaries Over Repeated Absences
Somalia’s Parliament has begun deducting up to $1,048 from the monthly salaries of lawmakers who rep…
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Rwanda Sets October 24 Start for Local Elections as New Leadership Contests Approach
Rwanda has announced its 2026 local government election calendar, beginning with village-level elect…
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Malawi Speaker’s Court Battle Deepens as Attorney General Joins Case
Malawi’s Attorney General has joined the High Court case over Speaker Sameer Suleman’s proposed 12 p…
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Madagascar Awaits Key Political Dialogue Findings as Election Preparations Continue
Madagascar expects the conclusions of its national political dialogue on future elections in November 2026, as political parties a…
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Tanzania Secures New Path to Sh2.4 Trillion Infrastructure Financing
Tanzania could access new infrastructure-financing opportunities through a strategic partnership between MECCO and Poland’s KUKE. The agreement aims to connect eligi…
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Somalia Targets European Investment as Mogadishu Business Forum Opens New Opportunities
Somalia is seeking new investment and export opportunities after the EU–Somalia Business Forum in Mo…
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Rwanda Gains New Shipping and Logistics Link as Hapag-Lloyd Expands in Kigali
Hapag-Lloyd has expanded its presence in Kigali to serve customers in Rwanda and Burundi, strengthen…
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Malawi Water Business Surges as LWB Bottling Plant Generates K82 Million Monthly
Lilongwe Water Board says its K4 billion bottled-water plant generated K82 million in monthly revenu…
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Tanzania Launches Sh5 Billion Technology Startup Funding Drive
Tanzania has launched a Sh5 billion ICT startup loan programme to help young innovators develop digital products, expand technology businesses and create jobs. Eligi…
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Somalia Pushes for Connected Mobile Money as Digital Payment Challenges Persist
Somalia’s technology sector faces a key challenge: connecting mobile money services across telecom n…
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Rwanda Tech Startup PACIN Wins $10,000 in India, Boosting Local Fintech Ambitions
Rwandan fintech startup PACIN, founded by Amen Divine Ikamba, has won US$10,000 in seed funding at t…
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Malawi Women in ICT Urged to Lead the Next Wave of AI and Cybersecurity Innovation
Malawi’s ICT leaders are urging women to build skills in AI and cybersecurity, strengthen profession…
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Madagascar to Host Regional Cybersecurity Event as Digital Risks Grow
Madagascar will host Indian Ocean Cyber Month in Antananarivo from October 27–29, bringing regional organisations together to disc…
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Tanzania Connects 222 Public Health Facilities to Digital Medical Records System
Tanzania has connected 222 public health facilities to an integrated electronic medical records system. The digital platform aims to improve patient referrals, make …
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Somalia Health Crisis Deepens as Nearly 1.92 Million Children Face Malnutrition Risk
Somalia faces a growing child malnutrition emergency, with nearly 1.92 million children under five p…
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Malawi and Tanzania Explore Joint Medical Services as 700 Patients Receive Specialist Care
Malawi and Tanzania are exploring stronger health-care cooperation after a specialist medical outrea…
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Ethiopia Strengthens Medical Laboratories to Improve Outbreak Detection
Ethiopia is strengthening medical laboratory systems to improve infectious-disease detection, suppor…
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Parliament Cuts MPs’ Salaries Over Repeated Absences
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10 Travellers Quarantined in Mogadishu Amid Ebola Concerns
Somalia has quarantined 10 travellers returning from the DRC through Uganda as health auth…
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RwandAir Passengers Stranded in Dubai After Flight Disruption
RwandAir passengers travelling from Dubai to Kigali on flight WB305 reportedly faced a len…
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Rwanda Tech Startup PACIN Wins $10,000 in India, Boosting Local Fintech Ambitions
Rwandan fintech startup PACIN, founded by Amen Divine Ikamba, has won US$10,000 in seed fu…