Zanzibar further trains police to serve survivors of GBV abuse

ZANZIBAR, Dec 30 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — POLICE officers responsible for handling cases of gender-based violence and child abuse in Zanzibar have been urged to apply professionalism, empathy and competence when serving survivors, as the quality of first contact can determine whether justice begins or ends. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Alute Makita,…

Tanzania initiates mega water projects to address climate change

MLANDIZI (Tanzania), Dec 30 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — THE United Republic of Tanzania said it began implementing various water projects three years ago as a country’s efforts to address water shortages caused by climate change. The Tanzanian Prime Minister, Dr Mwigulu Nchemba, unveiled the efforts Decr 29, after inspecting water production and distribution…

Ruling party of Cote d’Ivoire secures large majority in National Assembly

ABIDJAN, Dec 30 (NNN-XINHUA) — The Rally of Houphouetists for Democracy and Peace (RHDP), the ruling party of Cote d’Ivoire, has secured a large majority in the National Assembly, winning 197 of the 255 seats following Saturday’s legislative elections, said the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) on Monday. Across the country’s…

South Africa: Search underway for SANDF member swept away in flooded river; another member died

MPUMALANGA (South Africa) — A search is underway for a South African National Defence Force (SANDF) member, who was swept away while attempted to cross a heavily flooded river during a routine patrol at the Lebombo Border Post in Mpumalanga. According to the SANDF, the incident occurred on Christmas when…

South Africa: Doornkop building collapse to be investigated; 3 dead, 3 injured

JOHANNESBURG, Dec 30 (NNN-SANEWS) — Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has requested an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collapse of a building in Doornkop, Johannesburg. The tragic incident claimed the lives of three people, including a child. Three others have been taken to hospital with injuries.…

US pledges $2 bn for UN aid, with ‘adapt, shrink or die’ warning

GENEVA, Dec 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Washington on Monday pledged an initial $2 billion for United Nations humanitarian aid in 2026 — far less than it has provided in recent years — warning UN agencies to “adapt, shrink or die”. With its pledge, announced at the US mission in Geneva alongside…

UN Sec-Gen Guterres says ‘get serious’ in grim New Year message

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United Nations urged global leaders Monday to focus on people and the planet in a New Year’s message depicting the world in chaos. “As we enter the new year, the world stands at a crossroads. Chaos and uncertainty surround us. Division. Violence. Climate…

Feature: Egypt’s Valley Of Whales Becomes New Hotspot For Growing Astrotourism

FAYOUM, Egypt, Dec 30 (NNN-XINHUA) – In the desert stillness of Egypt’s Wadi El-Hitan, a group of stargazers kneeled on the cooling Fayoum sands, as Mohammed Hassan’s green laser sliced through the ink-black sky to illuminate the glowing disk of Jupiter. Wadi El-Hitan, or the Valley of the Whales, located…

Sudan’s Gold Production Reaches 70 Tonnes This Year

KHARTOUM, Dec 29 (NNN-SUNA) – Sudan’s Ministry of Minerals, said yesterday, the country’s gold production for 2025 reached 70 tonnes, 13 percent higher than the target. The Sudanese Mineral Resources Company, an affiliate of the ministry, said in a statement, the mining sector brought about 1.087 trillion Sudanese pounds (about…

Tanzania: TPDC kicks off second phase of oil exploration project

ARUSHA, Dec 28 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — THE Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) has officially launched the second phase of the Eyasi–Wembere oil and gas exploration project at Endeshi Village in Karatu District, Arusha Region. This phase involves the acquisition of 2D seismic data around Lake Eyasi, with a total of 914 kilometres…
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