Month: September 2025

  The Tanzanian government has intensified political repression, raising grave concerns that the general elections scheduled for October 29, 2025, will be free and fair. The authorities have suppressed the political opposition and critics of the ruling party, stifled the media, and failed to ensure the electoral commission’s independence. The authorities need to stop muzzling dissenting voices and the media, and instead engage in meaningful reforms to ensure free, fair, […]

  Sierra Leone has officially acceded to the United Nations Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes (UN Water Convention) in a high-level ceremony at the UN headquarters in New York during the 80th session of the UN General Assembly. This marks a significant milestone in the country’s growing commitment to sustainable water governance at both the national and regional level.    The country now joins […]

  Awards celebrate Export Excellence and Innovation across SSA Recognising the role of SMEs in growing regional economies DHL (www.DHL.com) is proud to announce the inaugural launch of the DHL Exporters of the Year Awards across Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The awards aim to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the region, highlighting the crucial role they play in driving market growth, economic development, […]

  President Cyril Ramaphosa has in terms of section 12(6)(a) of the National Prosecuting Authority Act of 1998 established an inquiry to determine the fitness of Advocate Andrew Chauke to hold office as Director of Public Prosecutions. President Ramaphosa has suspended Adv Chauke, with effect from 20 July 2025, on full pay pending the finalisation of the inquiry. The inquiry will look into certain serious allegations regarding Adv Chauke’s fitness […]

  The Eighth East African Youth Parliament concluded in Arusha with impassioned calls for courage, humility, unity and meaningful action as the region’s young leaders debated their role in advancing integration, governance, and peace across the Community. The two-day sitting, held on 26 and 27 September 2025 under the theme “Local Youth Actions for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Beyond,” brought together 80 delegates from Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Somalia, […]

  H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, participated in the Board of Directors meeting of the UN Generation Unlimited initiative, held alongside the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York. In her remarks, Dr. Al-Mashat stressed that Egypt places youth at the center of its development strategy, recognizing that investment in human capital is the foundation for economic resilience and sustainable […]

  Eastern African exports are demonstrating remarkable resilience amid global trade turbulence, defying expectations of decline following sweeping US tariffs and persistent geopolitical uncertainty. Recent data from the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) reveals that several countries in the region have not just weathered the storm but have significantly expanded their exports. Surging exports to the United States Despite the introduction of broad US tariffs in April 2025 […]