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What Uganda’s high-stakes elections mean for the region

Uganda’s election is a high-stakes moment for Tanzania, with the potential to reshape trade dynamics, regional stability, and the massive joint projects that link the two nations

  1. Tanzanian youth to pitch Kilimanjaro to the world

  2. Speaker picks leaders of Bunge oversight teams

  3. Experts urge tougher action to end FGM, related illicit trade

  1. Government wants planes to land at Msalato in May

  2. High Court verdict overturned in Temeke student killing

  3. Iran warns neighbours it could hit US bases if Washington strikes

  4. Moshi teen accused of assault hangs himself while in police custody

  5. Government dismisses fears of teachers losing jobs to technology

  6. Tanzania’s student loan success now meets funding crossroads

Africa

South African rand buoyed by gold prices as markets mull US inflation prints

The US dollar last traded flat against a basket of currencies as traders analysed softer-than-expected US inflation readings while awaiting core Producer Price Index data for December due later...

  1. China, Russia, Iran start 'BRICS Plus' naval exercises in South African waters

  2. Ethiopia begins $12.5 billion construction of 'Africa's biggest airport'

  3. South African factory activity slumps further in December, Absa PMI shows

  1. China's top diplomat heads to key strategic points in Africa

  2. AU Vs Israel: Why is Somaliland strategically important?

  3. Israeli foreign minister visits Somaliland, angering Somalia

  4. At least 30 killed in Nigeria market attack, police say

  5. Guinea coup leader Doumbouya wins presidential election, results show

  6. Mali and Burkina Faso announce reciprocal travel ban on US

World

Iran warns neighbours it could hit US bases if Washington strikes

According to an Israeli assessment, Trump has decided to intervene, although the scope and timing of this action remains unclear, an Israeli official said.

  1. At least 25 killed after crane falls on train in Thailand, police say

  2. Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting, saying 'help is on its way'

  3. Trump says nations doing business with Iran face 25 percent tariff on US trade

  4. Iranians tap Musk's Starlink to skirt internet blackout, sources say

Business

Kyela eyes Sh100bn from four crops as farmers assured of market, prices

Over a one-year period ending March 31, 2027, the union expects to raise more than Sh100 billion, a target anchored on safeguarding farmers’ interests through assured markets and profitable prices.

  1. Udart out to revamp first phase of BRT with 100 new buses

  2. Tanzania renews copper aim amid record prices

  3. How back-to-nature experiences are fuelling Africa’s tourism

  4. Why 2026 could see pain at the pump finally easing in Tanzania

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