Tanzania dominates World Travel Awards 2025

BAHRAIN, Dec 7 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — TANZANIA has retained the country’s global position as ‘The World’s leading Safari Destination,’ during the World Travel Awards 2025 Grand Finals. Tanzania was crowned with the coveted title in the global travel industry at the 32nd instalment of the World Travel Awards (WTA 2025) whose grand finals’…

Rwanda signs $228m agreement with US under Washington’s new aid model

WASHINGTON, Dec 7 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — The United States and Rwanda have signed a $228 million agreement aimed at strengthening Rwanda’s health sector while promoting long-term financial self-reliance. The deal was announced late on Friday, hours after Rwandan leader Paul Kagame and the DRC’s Felix Tshisekedi reaffirmed their commitment to a…

Tanzania: No right justifies violence, vandalism – PM Nchemba

NYAMAGANA (Tanzania), Dec 7 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — PRIME Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba said that no right can be exercised at the expense of destroying or damaging the properties of others, urging Tanzanians to refrain from acts of violence and disturbing public order. The Premier was speaking at a public rally in…

South Africa: Home Affairs withdraws 90-day visa exemption for Palestinian passport holders after “systematic abuse”

PRETORIA, Dec 7 (NNN-SANEWS) — The Department of Home Affairs has withdrawn South Africa’s 90-day visa exemption for Palestinian ordinary passport holders, following investigations that found the provision was being deliberately abused by Israeli-linked actors involved in “voluntary emigration” efforts for Gaza residents. “Following investigations and recommendations by national intelligence…

Ghana marks Farmers’ Day as president pledges credit support to boost agriculture

HO (Volta, Ghana), Dec 7 (NNN-XINHUA) — Ghana has marked the 41st National Farmers’ Day to honor hardworking farmers for their continuous contributions to the country’s economy. Addressing the national celebration in Ho, the capital of the Volta Region, on Friday, Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama pledged that his government…

Tanzania: Wildfire sweeps across Mount Hanang as authorities rule out volcanic activity

The Regional Commissioner dismissed claims of volcanic activity DAR ES SALAAM, Dec 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A wildfire has swept across Mount Hanang near Katesh in the Manyara Region, raising concern among residents who initially questioned whether the blaze signalled volcanic activity at the summit.Mount Hanang, located in Hanang District, is…

Tanzania responds to international concerns over Oct 29 post-election violence

Tanzania’s foreign minister Mahmoud Thabit Kombo DAR ES SALAAM, Dec 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Government of Tanzania has acknowledged a series of statements issued over the past week by various development partners and foreign governments regarding the events of October 29, 2025, saying it has taken note of the concerns…

Sudan crisis: Deadly attack on kindergarten Kalogi town reportedly killed 50 including 33 children

An aid camp for internally displaced people in South Kordofan KALOGI (Kordofan, Sudan), Dec 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A drone attack on the town of Kalogi, in Sudan’s South Kordofan region, is said to have hit a kindergarten and killed at least 50 people, including 33 children.The Rapid Support Forces (RSF),…

Ghana promotes investment opportunities in Washington

Ambassador Smith (L) used the platform to highlight gains made under President Mahama WASHINGTON, Dec 7 (NNN-GNA) — Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to attracting American investment as the Embassy hosted the maiden “Investing in Ghana Business Forum” in Washington, DC,The…

Greece: At least 17 dead in boat capsize off Crete

ATHENS, Dec 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 17 people attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea were found dead Saturday after a boat capsized south of the island of Crete, Greek authorities said. “Two survivors in critical condition have been hospitalized,” a coastguard spokeswoman said. The survivors told rescue workers that they had lost control…
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