World Bank says 26 poorest nations in worst financial shape since 2006
 The world's 26 poorest countries, home to 40% of the most poverty-stricken people, are more in debt than at any time since 2006 and increasingly vulnerable to natural...
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Ugandan crowned third at Miss Tourism Africa contest
Alison Mary Akello was crowned second runner-up at the recently concluded Miss Tourism Africa contest held at the Landmark Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, on October 1. The top...
What's behind the war that has driven Sudan to famine?
A conflict in Sudan that erupted in April 2023 has unleashed waves of ethnic violence, created the world's largest internal displacement crisis, and pushed at least one a...
Tanzania opposition asks telecoms firm to respond to data-sharing accusation
Tanzania's main opposition party has called for telecoms firm Tigo to respond to a former employee's accusation that the company helped the government track the location...
Former Miss Tourism Teso Set to Represent Uganda in Nigeria
Alison Mary Akello, the former Miss Tourism Teso, departed Uganda on Saturday, heading to Lagos, Nigeria, where she will represent the country at the Miss Tourism Africa...
Police Arrest Prominent Tanzanian Opposition Figures Ahead of Planned Protests
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Tanzanian police arrested several high-profile opposition figures on Monday, including the chairman and deputy chairman of the country�...
Tanzania abductions: Samia tells foreign envoys to keep off probe
President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Tuesday warned foreign diplomats against “meddling†in Tanzania’s affairs, as she fights offa allegations that state s...
Venezuela opposition leader Gonzalez lands in Spain seeking asylum
Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez flew into Spain on Sunday to seek asylum, Madrid said, hours after quitting his country amid a political and...
10 largest African countries by land mass
Africa has been dubbed blessed for many reasons, from its population size, to its mineral resources and its mind-blowing land mass.10 largest African countries by land...
20 movies that are guaranteed to make you cry
Sometimes all you need is a good cry, and movies have the power to do that. While viewers love light-hearted content that makes them laugh, they equally love being put th...