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Africa

December 4, 2025

Meta confirms blocking Instagram accounts of critics on Tanzanian govt’s order

Meta confirmed it blocked the accounts of prominent Tanzanian activists Maria Sarungi-Tsehai and Mange Kimambi on Instagram.

Meta logo
December 4, 2025

U.S. reviews bilateral relationship with Tanzania; condemns brutal attacks on citizens

The U.S. said, “The United States cannot overlook actions that jeopardize the safety of our citizens, or the security and stability of the region.”

U.S./Tanzania's flags
December 4, 2025

Oxford begins first human trial of new Lassa Fever vaccine

Ms Ramsauer said that beyond the trial, regional efforts were underway to accelerate vaccine licensure and ensure equitable access.

Oxford doctors in a laboratory.
December 3, 2025

DR Congo declares end of 16th Ebola virus outbreak 

Mr Kamba confirmed that scientific and operational verifications linked to the September 4 outbreak had been concluded.

December 3, 2025

Guinea-Bissau coup unacceptable, assault on democracy: ECOWAS Parliament

“The voices of the people, expressed clearly and peacefully at the ballot box, must be respected,” said the parliament.

First Ordinary Session of ECOWAS Parliament
December 3, 2025

Trump denigrates Somali immigrants as ‘garbage’ from ‘hell’ in xenophobic rage

“When they come from hell and they complain and do nothing but bitch, we don’t want them in our country,” said Mr Trump.

Donald Trump
December 2, 2025

Tanzania’s president justifies brutal killings during election protests

Tanzania’s president faces pressure after a violent election with internet shutdowns and opposition crackdown.

Tanzanian President, Samia Suluhu Hassan
December 2, 2025

Morocco 2025: Yoane Wissa excluded from DR Congo’s final AFCON squad

DR Congo head coach Sébastien Desabre unveiled the country’s final 26-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco on Monday.

Yoane Wissa
December 2, 2025

Hugo Broos calls up Foster, Williams, 23 others for AFCON

South Africa’s opening group game at the AFCON is against Angola on December 22, followed by Egypt four days later.

Bafana Bafana
December 1, 2025

Anicet Ekane, opposition politician arrested for protesting Biya’s victory, dies in detention

Mr Ekane, 74, was one of the opposition figures who endorsed Issa Tchiroma Bakary in October’s presidential election.

Anicet Ekane