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M23 says hundreds of Burundi soldiers captured in latest Congo offensive

The Rwanda-backed M23 group has captured hundreds of Burundian soldiers during its latest offensive in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a rebel official said

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  2. Survival of the fittest as water crisis bites in Tanzania

  3. Construction of gemstone value-addition facility gathers pace in Arusha

  1. New technology to cut birth certificate issuance to within 48 hours

  2. Former minister Mwambe released on bail, questioned over alleged plan to kill police chief

  3. Tanzania’s Masauni endorsed as UNEA-8 vice president

  4. Ardhi University backs Chinese-led initiative to boost technical skills

  5. Oil tensions rise as Dangote targets Nigerian regulator over fuel imports

  6. Zambia reaffirms commitment to Tanzania’s transport and logistics sector

Africa

M23 says hundreds of Burundi soldiers captured in latest Congo offensive

The Rwanda-backed M23 group has captured hundreds of Burundian soldiers during its latest offensive in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a rebel official said

  1. Oil tensions rise as Dangote targets Nigerian regulator over fuel imports

  2. US ends temporary legal status for Ethiopians

  3. Food rations to Sudan to be reduced due to funding shortages, WFP says

  1. IMF reaches staff level agreement on Ethiopia's fourth review, unlocks $261 million

  2. Uganda to receive up to $1.7 billion of US funding under Trump health plan

  3. Congo rebels enter strategic town as peace deal crumbles

  4. 200,000 flee new advance of Rwanda-backed rebels in Congo despite Trump peace deal

  5. 'Big hopes for Africa': Defence firms scramble for drone market at Egypt arms expo

  6. Congo President Tshisekedi accuses Rwanda of violating peace deal

World

Russia attacks two Ukrainian ports, damaging three Turkish-owned vessels

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy posted photos which showed a large fire burning aboard a ship in the port of Chornomorsk in Odesa region, with firefighters tackling the blaze.

  1. US seized tanker near Venezuela just as warrant was set to expire, court document shows

  2. Trump launches gold card program for expedited visas with a $1 million price tag

  3. Australia leader defends social media ban as teens brag about staying online

  4. US seizes sanctioned oil tanker off coast of Venezuela, Trump says

Business

Strategic minerals place Tanzania at centre of global economic diplomacy

Global competition for strategic minerals is intensifying, with some countries beginning to restrict access to advance their own interests

  1. Gold and tourism boost Tanzania’s export surge

  2. Msemwa: Innovative financing key to driving inclusive growth

  3. Kilosa farmers rewarded for embracing digital payments

  4. Experts warn rising trend of buying mobile phones on credit may fuel debt burden

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