News

How trade in body parts complicates war on FGM

The persistence of FGM in the region has largely been attributed to weak supervision and poor enforcement of Section 118 of the Law of the Child Act, Cap 13 of 2019, and Sections 21, 22, and 169A...

  1. Court of Appeal dismisses Standard Chartered Hong Kong appeal against IPTL

  2. Why Chinese Foreign minister’s visit matters

  3. Necta releases Standard Four and Form Two national assessment results

  1. Trump tells China to keep away from the Americas after Venezuela raid

  2. Confronting protests, Iran vows to strike back if US attacks

  3. Who makes up Iran's fragmented opposition?

  4. Son of Iran's toppled shah seeks a role as protests expand

  5. Necta to track pupils over abusive language in exams

  6. Samia, Wang focus on trade, investment, Tazara

Africa

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

China, Russia and Iran began a week of joint naval exercises in South Africa's waters on Saturday in what the host country described as a BRICS Plus operation to "ensure the safety of shipping...

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

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

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

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

  2. Israeli foreign minister visits Somaliland, angering Somalia

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

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

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

  6. China opposes recognition of Somaliland, affirms support for Somalia

World

Trump tells China to keep away from the Americas after Venezuela raid

Among the many goals of last week's U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was to send China a message: stay away from the Americas.

  1. Confronting protests, Iran vows to strike back if US attacks

  2. Who makes up Iran's fragmented opposition?

  3. Son of Iran's toppled shah seeks a role as protests expand

  4. Israel on high alert for possibility of US intervention in Iran, sources say

Business

Petrol and kerosene prices up, diesel prices down in January

Consumers of petrol and kerosene will pay more per liter this month following an upward adjustment in fuel prices, while diesel users will enjoy a modest price reduction.

  1. Youth now lead new investments at the DSE.

  2. Fresh hope as delayed LNG project moves into crucial stage

  3. Aga Khan rolls out electronic patient records

  4. Why cheques are losing ground to digital payments in Tanzania

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