Tanzania: Govt moves to safeguard Lake Victoria’s fishermen

Fishermen KAGERA (Tanzania), Dec 31 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — Tanzania’s Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Dr Bashiru Ally Kakurwa, has stressed the urgent need to protect the resources of Lake Victoria, the world’s second-largest freshwater lake, to safeguard the survival and livelihoods of over 47 million people across Burundi, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and…

Tanzania: Over 200,000 households lifted from poverty

Shedrack Mziray, TASAF Chief Executive Officer ARUSHA, Dec 31 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — MORE than 200,000 vulnerable households across five regions have recorded higher incomes and improved access to education, health and water services following the completion of the fourth Tanzania Poverty Reduction Project (TPRP IV). Speaking about the project in Karatu District,…

Burkina Faso imposes reciprocal visa ban on US nationals

OUAGADOUGOU, Dec 31 (NNN-XINHUA) — Burkina Faso has decided to impose total visa restrictions on US nationals in response to Washington’s move to tighten entry rules for Burkinabe citizens, the government said Tuesday. The decision was taken in line with the principle of reciprocity, according to a statement signed by…

Ivory Coast’s ruling party increases its majority in weekend vote

Alassane Ouattara’s party also won the presidential election ABIDJAN, Dec 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ivory Coast’s ruling party increased its majority in parliament in elections held at the weekend, while the main opposition party, led by former Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam, lost half of its seats, provisional results showed.The strong…

Guinea coup leader Doumbouya wins presidential election, results show

Mamady Doumbouya came to power through a coup d’état CONAKRY, Dec 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Guinea coup leader Mamady Doumbouya has been elected president, according to provisional results announced on Tuesday, completing the return to civilian rule in the bauxite- and iron ore-rich West African nation.The former special forces commander, thought…

World bids farewell to 2025, a year of Trump, truces and turmoil

SYDNEY, Dec 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — New Year’s Eve revellers toasted the end of 2025 on Wednesday, waving goodbye to 12 months packed with Trump tariffs, a Gaza truce and vain hopes for peace in Ukraine. It was one of the warmest years on record, the stifling heat stoking wildfires in…

More than 3,000 migrants die on route to Spain in 2025 as borders tighten

MADRID, Dec 30 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Fresh figures show more than 3,000 people died trying to reach Spain by sea over the past year, a sharp drop from the previous 12 months. But migrant rights groups warn the decline does not mean safer journeys. According to the NGO Caminando Fronteras, 3,090…

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…
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