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Beyond Intellectual Scenery When the seasons of life turn against your expectations, it signals a deep, personal lack of satisfaction. In principle, whenever true fulfillment eludes you, the Universe issues a direct demand to realign your path. This summons calls for a profound audit of your core…

todaysw.comBeyond Intellectual SceneryWhen the seasons of life turn against your expectations, it signals a deep, personal lack of satisfaction. In principle, whenever true fulfillment eludes you, the Universe issues a direct demand to realign your path. This summons calls for a profound audit of your core foundations: your service, your offerings, your commitment to simplicity, and your core principles. Principles remain principles even when misapplied, just as service and giving persist even when carried out poorly.
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Somalia Says 75 Al-Shabaab Fighters Killed as Reports Emerge of Heavy Army Losses Somalia’s Ministry of Defence says government forces killed approximately 75 Al-Shabaab fighters and wounded another 56 during several hours of fighting in the Jameeca area of Buurhakaba district, in the country’s…

todaysw.comSomalia Says 75 Al-Shabaab Fighters Killed as Reports Emerge of Heavy Army LossesSomalia’s Ministry of Defence says government forces killed approximately 75 Al-Shabaab fighters and wounded another 56 during several hours of fighting in the Jameeca area of Buurhakaba district, in the country’s Bay region. But the government’s account has been accompanied by reports of heavy casualties among Somali troops, leaving the full cost of the battle unclear. The Somali National Armed Forces launched the assault on October 26 as part of Operation Banooda, a military campaign targeting Al-Shabaab positions in southern Somalia.
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Harry Kane Wins 2026 Ballon d’Or as Mbappé’s Wait Continues and Yamal Makes History Harry Kane has won the 2026 Ballon d’Or after a remarkable season for Bayern Munich and England, finally receiving football’s most prestigious individual award after years of extraordinary goalscoring without a…

todaysw.comHarry Kane Wins 2026 Ballon d’Or as Mbappé’s Wait Continues and Yamal Makes HistoryHarry Kane has won the 2026 Ballon d’Or after a remarkable season for Bayern Munich and England, finally receiving football’s most prestigious individual award after years of extraordinary goalscoring without a major senior team trophy. His victory carries a particularly powerful message: a player can spend much of his career collecting personal records without winning silverware, then find the missing piece at an age when many footballers are already approaching the end of their best years.
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Nine for Simba, Eight for Yanga: Tanzania’s Giants Make Light Work of CAF Qualifiers Tanzania’s two biggest football clubs have delivered the kind of continental performance their supporters will want to see more often. Simba Sports Club and Young Africans Sports Club, popularly known as Yanga,…

todaysw.comNine for Simba, Eight for Yanga: Tanzania’s Giants Make Light Work of CAF QualifiersTanzania’s two biggest football clubs have delivered the kind of continental performance their supporters will want to see more often. Simba Sports Club and Young Africans Sports Club, popularly known as Yanga, have both qualified for the group stage of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League after overwhelming their opponents across two-legged preliminary-round ties, scoring 17 goals between them and confirming Tanzania’s presence among Africa’s leading club sides.
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Abiy’s Message of Mutual Benefit Meets Scepticism Over Ethiopia’s Sea Access Plans Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has renewed his argument that access to the sea is essential to his country’s future, promising to pursue reliable maritime routes through dialogue and mutual benefit. But…

todaysw.comAbiy’s Message of Mutual Benefit Meets Scepticism Over Ethiopia’s Sea Access PlansEthiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has renewed his argument that access to the sea is essential to his country’s future, promising to pursue reliable maritime routes through dialogue and mutual benefit. But reactions to his latest remarks show that the issue remains deeply contested, with some critics questioning whether Ethiopia’s stated need for access could eventually become a challenge to the sovereignty of neighbouring coastal states.
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Eastleigh Building Collapse: More Survivors Rescued as Missing-Person Reports Rise Rescue teams in Nairobi’s Eastleigh neighbourhood have pulled additional survivors from the rubble of a collapsed multi-storey building, offering fresh hope to families waiting for news while authorities work to…

todaysw.comEastleigh Building Collapse: More Survivors Rescued as Missing-Person Reports RiseRescue teams in Nairobi’s Eastleigh neighbourhood have pulled additional survivors from the rubble of a collapsed multi-storey building, offering fresh hope to families waiting for news while authorities work to establish how many people may still be missing. The building collapsed on Friday, October 23, along 9th Street in the busy commercial district. By Saturday evening, Kenya’s rescue operation had recorded further breakthroughs, with The Star reporting that rescuers had rescued a second person, a woman, and taken her to Kenyatta National Hospital.
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Laftagareen Accuses Türkiye of Airstrikes Against Civilians in New Somalia Appeal Former Southwest State president Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen has accused Türkiye of carrying out air operations against civilians in southwestern Somalia, calling on the United Nations, African Union and…

todaysw.comLaftagareen Accuses Türkiye of Airstrikes Against Civilians in New Somalia AppealFormer Southwest State president Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen has accused Türkiye of carrying out air operations against civilians in southwestern Somalia, calling on the United Nations, African Union and other international partners to press for an end to the alleged attacks and an independent investigation. In an open letter dated October 24, Laftagareen’s office said civilians had been killed and injured and homes, livestock and farmland destroyed in areas including…
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A Special Habit You Should Never Let a Person Called “You” Develop When we were still children, those of us who were blessed to grow up with our fathers would probably agree with me on one thing: we believed our fathers were the mightiest, wisest and cleverest men in the entire world. They could…

todaysw.comA Special Habit You Should Never Let a Person Called “You” DevelopWhen we were still children, those of us who were blessed to grow up with our fathers would probably agree with me on one thing: we believed our fathers were the mightiest, wisest and cleverest men in the entire world. They could fix almost anything, answer almost every question and make us feel safe even when the world seemed frightening.
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Eastleigh Building Collapse: Rescue Efforts Face New Challenge as Questions Mount Over Safety Rescue teams in Nairobi faced a difficult operation on Friday after a multi-storey building collapsed in the busy Eastleigh neighbourhood, with people feared trapped beneath the rubble and fresh questions…

todaysw.comEastleigh Building Collapse: Rescue Efforts Face New Challenge as Questions Mount Over SafetyRescue teams in Nairobi faced a difficult operation on Friday after a multi-storey building collapsed in the busy Eastleigh neighbourhood, with people feared trapped beneath the rubble and fresh questions emerging about how the structure was being used before construction was complete. The building came down at about 1 p.m. on October 23 along Yusuf Haji Avenue, near 9th Street, in an area crowded with traders, workers, shoppers and residents.
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African Union Backs SADC Call to End Sanctions on Zimbabwe The African Union has renewed its demand for the immediate and unconditional lifting of sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe, arguing that the measures continue to affect the country’s economic development and its ability to attract investment.…

todaysw.comAfrican Union Backs SADC Call to End Sanctions on ZimbabweThe African Union has renewed its demand for the immediate and unconditional lifting of sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe, arguing that the measures continue to affect the country’s economic development and its ability to attract investment. In a press release issued on Friday, October 23, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, said the continental body remained concerned about the impact of unilateral sanctions on Zimbabwe’s access to international financial systems, foreign investment and development assistance.
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Depth Over Display True wisdom is not a surface display of intelligence, but a deep understanding that begins with genuine self-awareness. It is easy to confuse the accumulation of scattered information with real understanding. In a world where people are often judged by how quickly they answer…

todaysw.comDepth Over DisplayTrue wisdom is not a surface display of intelligence, but a deep understanding that begins with genuine self-awareness. It is easy to confuse the accumulation of scattered information with real understanding. In a world where people are often judged by how quickly they answer questions, how confidently they speak, or how much they appear to know, the temptation to perform intelligence can become greater than the desire to develop it.
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Laftagareen Accuses Somalia’s President of Attacking Southwest State in Open Letter Former Southwest State president Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen has accused Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of using military force to undermine his administration, calling on opposition groups and the…

todaysw.comLaftagareen Accuses Somalia’s President of Attacking Southwest State in Open LetterFormer Southwest State president Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen has accused Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of using military force to undermine his administration, calling on opposition groups and the international community to press for an end to fighting and a negotiated political settlement. In an open letter dated October 20, Laftagareen’s administration said the people of Southwest State should be allowed to choose their leaders through an agreed electoral process rather than one imposed by force.
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Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed Calls for Stronger Trade Ties With Kenya During Mashujaa Day Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has called on Kenya and Ethiopia to deepen their economic partnership, arguing that stronger trade, energy cooperation and business links can help both countries achieve shared…

todaysw.comEthiopia’s Abiy Ahmed Calls for Stronger Trade Ties With Kenya During Mashujaa DayEthiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has called on Kenya and Ethiopia to deepen their economic partnership, arguing that stronger trade, energy cooperation and business links can help both countries achieve shared prosperity. Speaking on Tuesday, October 20, during Kenya’s 63rd Mashujaa Day celebrations in Eldoret, where he attended as the guest of honour, Abiy said the two neighbours should turn their historical relationship into a stronger partnership built around practical economic opportunities.
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Tanzania’s Amsons Group Agrees to Buy Oryx Energies’ Fuel Business Tanzanian conglomerate Amsons Group has signed an agreement to acquire Oryx Energies’ downstream oil business in Tanzania, in a major transaction that would expand the local group’s presence in fuel distribution, petroleum storage…

todaysw.comTanzania’s Amsons Group Agrees to Buy Oryx Energies’ Fuel BusinessTanzanian conglomerate Amsons Group has signed an agreement to acquire Oryx Energies’ downstream oil business in Tanzania, in a major transaction that would expand the local group’s presence in fuel distribution, petroleum storage and energy logistics. Oryx Energies announced the agreement on October 16, saying the transaction forms part of its ongoing strategic review of downstream assets across Africa. As…
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Burundi Signs $1.4 Billion Electricity Deal With Anzana to Expand Power Access Burundi has signed a $1.4 billion public-private partnership with Anzana Electric Group to expand its electricity distribution network, in a major infrastructure agreement that aims to bring reliable power to millions…

todaysw.comBurundi Signs $1.4 Billion Electricity Deal With Anzana to Expand Power AccessBurundi has signed a $1.4 billion public-private partnership with Anzana Electric Group to expand its electricity distribution network, in a major infrastructure agreement that aims to bring reliable power to millions of people in one of Africa’s least-electrified countries. The agreement, signed on October 15, was highlighted by the US State Department’s Bureau of African Affairs, which described it as the largest investment in Burundi’s history.
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Tesla Unveils Flying Roadster as SpaceX Merger Speculation Grows Tesla has unveiled its long-awaited next-generation Roadster in a dramatic demonstration that saw the electric sports car drive upside down, flip through the air and jump over other vehicles, bringing fresh attention to Elon Musk’s…

todaysw.comTesla Unveils Flying Roadster as SpaceX Merger Speculation GrowsTesla has unveiled its long-awaited next-generation Roadster in a dramatic demonstration that saw the electric sports car drive upside down, flip through the air and jump over other vehicles, bringing fresh attention to Elon Musk’s ambitions to combine automotive engineering with technology developed by his aerospace company, SpaceX. The unveiling took place in Texas on October 15, nearly nine years after…
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Ethiopia Dissolves Tigray Interim Government as Abiy Appoints Six-Month Caretaker Administration Ethiopia’s federal government has dissolved the existing interim administration of the Tigray region and appointed a new caretaker leadership for six months, a move presented as an effort to restore…

todaysw.comEthiopia Dissolves Tigray Interim Government as Abiy Appoints Six-Month Caretaker AdministrationEthiopia’s federal government has dissolved the existing interim administration of the Tigray region and appointed a new caretaker leadership for six months, a move presented as an effort to restore stability and organise elections but likely to intensify debate over regional autonomy, unresolved wartime grievances and the future of the 2022 peace agreement. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced the new administration on October 16, following a decision by the House of Federation and a subsequent federal government resolution.
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Eritrea Rejects UK Deportation Demands as London Threatens Visa Ban Eritrea has rejected British allegations initially made by the UK's home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, that it abruptly ended cooperation on the return of its citizens, accusing the United Kingdom of politicising its asylum system…

todaysw.comEritrea Rejects UK Deportation Demands as London Threatens Visa BanEritrea has rejected British allegations initially made by the UK's home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, that it abruptly ended cooperation on the return of its citizens, accusing the United Kingdom of politicising its asylum system as the UK threatens to block Eritrean nationals from entering the country unless Asmara agrees to accept more people facing removal. In a statement issued by its embassy in London on October 15, the Eritrean government said it does not accept the forced return of its citizens and had communicated that position to British officials on several occasions.
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Kenya Sets New Rules for Government Transparency as Public Access Policy Takes Effect Kenya has published a new national policy intended to make government records more accessible to the public, requiring public institutions to disclose information of public interest proactively and improve how…

todaysw.comKenya Sets New Rules for Government Transparency as Public Access Policy Takes EffectKenya has published a new national policy intended to make government records more accessible to the public, requiring public institutions to disclose information of public interest proactively and improve how they manage requests for official documents. The Access to Information Policy, 2026, was published in the Kenya Gazette on October 9 under Gazette Notice No. 15992. It was issued by the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, led by Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo, and seeks to strengthen the implementation of Kenyans’ existing constitutional right to access information held by the State.
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Kenya Confirms Second Ebola Case After Patient Develops Symptoms in Quarantine Kenya has confirmed a second case of Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease after a 39-year-old man developed symptoms while in quarantine as a close family contact of the country’s first patient, giving health authorities an…

todaysw.comKenya Confirms Second Ebola Case After Patient Develops Symptoms in QuarantineKenya has confirmed a second case of Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease after a 39-year-old man developed symptoms while in quarantine as a close family contact of the country’s first patient, giving health authorities an early opportunity to isolate the infection and investigate possible further exposure. In a press release dated October 14, Director-General for Health Dr Patrick Amoth said the man had been under daily monitoring when he developed fever, fatigue and joint pains on October 13.
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Somaliland Sees Opening for US Recognition After Trump’s Remarks, but Somalia Stands Firm Somaliland has seized on US President Donald Trump’s remarks describing it as a country distinct from Somalia, viewing the comments as a possible opening in its decades-long campaign for international…

todaysw.comSomaliland Sees Opening for US Recognition After Trump’s Remarks, but Somalia Stands FirmSomaliland has seized on US President Donald Trump’s remarks describing it as a country distinct from Somalia, viewing the comments as a possible opening in its decades-long campaign for international recognition. But while Hargeisa is using the moment to press for closer relations with the U.S., Somalia continues to insist that the territory remains part of its sovereign state.
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‘This Is a Milestone for Africa’: Kagame Welcomes Rwanda’s Formula 1 Deal Rwanda has secured a 10-year agreement to host the Formula 1 African Grand Prix, beating rival efforts by South Africa and Morocco to bring the championship back to the continent for the first time since 1993. President Paul…

todaysw.com‘This Is a Milestone for Africa’: Kagame Welcomes Rwanda’s Formula 1 DealRwanda has secured a 10-year agreement to host the Formula 1 African Grand Prix, beating rival efforts by South Africa and Morocco to bring the championship back to the continent for the first time since 1993. President Paul Kagame has welcomed the deal as a historic milestone for Rwanda and African motorsport, saying it could pave the way for more countries on the continent to host races.
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Joseph Kabila Takes Lead of New Political-Military Rebel Coalition Including M23 in DRC Former Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Joseph Kabila has been named leader of a new political and military coalition opposing President Félix Tshisekedi’s government, in a development that brings…

todaysw.comJoseph Kabila Takes Lead of New Political-Military Rebel Coalition Including M23 in DRCFormer Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Joseph Kabila has been named leader of a new political and military coalition opposing President Félix Tshisekedi’s government, in a development that brings prominent figures associated with the M23 rebellion into a new alliance and could complicate efforts to end the conflict in eastern Congo. The Front for the Refoundation of the Nation (FRN)
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Nilipowazia Ndoa, Nilijifunza Kwa Nini Upendo Unahitaji Uhuru wa Kusema “Hapana” Kwa muda mrefu, nilidhani mwisho wenye furaha wa hadithi ya mapenzi ulikuwa wazi: mwanamke huyo angenichagua, umbali kati yetu ungeisha, na hatimaye tungeishi katika nyumba moja.

todaysw.comNilipowazia Ndoa, Nilijifunza Kwa Nini Upendo Unahitaji Uhuru wa Kusema “Hapana”Kwa muda mrefu, nilidhani mwisho wenye furaha wa hadithi ya mapenzi ulikuwa wazi: mwanamke huyo angenichagua, umbali kati yetu ungeisha, na hatimaye tungeishi katika nyumba moja.
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Ex-KDF Soldier and Kenyan Presidential Aspirant, Patrick Osoi Faces Backlash Over Threat to Send Dangote Back to Nigeria Kenyan presidential aspirant and former Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldier Patrick Osoi has drawn sharp criticism online after warning Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote not to…

todaysw.comEx-KDF Soldier and Kenyan Presidential Aspirant, Patrick Osoi Faces Backlash Over Threat to Send Dangote Back to NigeriaKenyan presidential aspirant and former Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldier Patrick Osoi has drawn sharp criticism online after warning Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote not to rush construction of his proposed oil refinery in Kenya, claiming he would send the businessman back to Nigeria if elected president. In remarks delivered to supporters of his Lions Movement, Osoi said Kenya had local businesspeople capable of building a refinery and suggested Dangote’s project would no longer be needed under his leadership.
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Tibaijuka: East Africa’s Infrastructure Should Unite Countries, Not Divide Them Former Tanzania Minister for Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development Professor Anna Tibaijuka has urged East African Community (EAC) leaders to stop treating major infrastructure investments as competing…

todaysw.comTibaijuka: East Africa’s Infrastructure Should Unite Countries, Not Divide ThemFormer Tanzania Minister for Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development Professor Anna Tibaijuka has urged East African Community (EAC) leaders to stop treating major infrastructure investments as competing national projects and instead plan them as parts of a single regional economic system. Tibaijuka argues that proposed oil refineries, petroleum pipelines, gas infrastructure and ports should be coordinated across national borders to improve economic efficiency, attract investment and prevent unnecessary competition among partner states.
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A New Era for African Pageantry: Tanzania’s Jihan Dimachk Wins Miss Grand International 2026 Tanzania’s Jihan Mohin Dimachk has made history after being crowned Miss Grand International 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand, becoming the first African woman to win the international beauty pageant since its…

todaysw.comA New Era for African Pageantry: Tanzania’s Jihan Dimachk Wins Miss Grand International 2026Tanzania’s Jihan Mohin Dimachk has made history after being crowned Miss Grand International 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand, becoming the first African woman to win the international beauty pageant since its establishment. Her victory brings the crown to Tanzania for the first time and marks a landmark moment for African representation on the global pageant stage. Dimachk was announced as the winner on October 10, succeeding the Philippines’ Emma Mary Tiglao, who held the title after the country’s consecutive victories in 2024 and 2025.
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‘No Winners and Losers’: Milton Dick’s First Message as IPU President, Succeeding Tanzania’s Tulia Ackson Australia’s Speaker of the House of Representatives, Milton Dick, has called for unity among the world’s parliaments after being elected president of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU),…

todaysw.com‘No Winners and Losers’: Milton Dick’s First Message as IPU President, Succeeding Tanzania’s Tulia AcksonAustralia’s Speaker of the House of Representatives, Milton Dick, has called for unity among the world’s parliaments after being elected president of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), saying his election should not be viewed as a victory for one candidate over others. Speaking after his election in Arusha, Tanzania, on Friday, October 9, Dick expressed gratitude to members who supported his candidacy and those who voted for the other candidates, describing his appointment as the greatest honour of his life.
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Kabila Accuses Tshisekedi of Choosing War Over Peace, Calls for Inclusive Dialogue Former Democratic Republic of the Congo President Joseph Kabila has accused President Félix Tshisekedi’s administration of undermining peace efforts and worsening the country’s political and security crises,…

todaysw.comKabila Accuses Tshisekedi of Choosing War Over Peace, Calls for Inclusive DialogueFormer Democratic Republic of the Congo President Joseph Kabila has accused President Félix Tshisekedi’s administration of undermining peace efforts and worsening the country’s political and security crises, renewing his call for inclusive national dialogue as fighting continues in the east. In an address to the Congolese people on Friday, October 9, Kabila said the country was in peril and needed urgent collective action to prevent further deterioration.
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South Africa Withdraws Asylum Directive but Must Still Comply With Court Order South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs has withdrawn a directive governing the intake of asylum-seeker applications after its implementation overwhelmed refugee reception offices and raised public-safety concerns,…

todaysw.comSouth Africa Withdraws Asylum Directive but Must Still Comply With Court OrderSouth Africa’s Department of Home Affairs has withdrawn a directive governing the intake of asylum-seeker applications after its implementation overwhelmed refugee reception offices and raised public-safety concerns, but the government says it will develop a new approach to comply with a Constitutional Court ruling. The department’s director-general withdrew the directive on October 9, less than two weeks after it was issued on September 28.
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Tanzania Opens New Talks With Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Starlink Over Investment in Communications Sector Tanzania has opened discussions with representatives of SpaceX and its Starlink satellite internet business over potential investment in the country's communications and technology sectors,…

todaysw.comTanzania Opens New Talks With Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Starlink Over Investment in Communications SectorTanzania has opened discussions with representatives of SpaceX and its Starlink satellite internet business over potential investment in the country's communications and technology sectors, marking a notable development in a relationship that has previously been shaped by regulatory delays and disagreements over digital services. Tanzania's Prime Minister Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba held talks with representatives of SpaceX and Starlink on October 7, 2026, at the Hyatt Hotel in London, where he is leading a Tanzanian delegation during the country's investment engagements in the United Kingdom.
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Tanzania, Germany’s Reconstructed Serengeti Visitor Centre Opens at Seronera After Sh3.9 Billion Upgrade A reconstructed and upgraded visitor centre has been officially inaugurated at Seronera in Tanzania's Serengeti National Park, creating a new facility aimed at strengthening conservation…

todaysw.comTanzania, Germany’s Reconstructed Serengeti Visitor Centre Opens at Seronera After Sh3.9 Billion UpgradeA reconstructed and upgraded visitor centre has been officially inaugurated at Seronera in Tanzania's Serengeti National Park, creating a new facility aimed at strengthening conservation education while improving the experience for domestic and international visitors. The Serengeti Visitor Centre was inaugurated on October 7 by Hamad Hassan Chande, Deputy Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, alongside Annett Günther, Ambassador-designate of the Federal Republic of Germany to Tanzania.
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Messi Knows When to Leave, Even If His Numbers Say He Could Stay Lionel Messi has brought his Argentina career to an end in the most fitting way possible: with a victory, a goal, two assists and another Man of the Match performance. The 39-year-old captain played his final international match on…

todaysw.comMessi Knows When to Leave, Even If His Numbers Say He Could StayLionel Messi has brought his Argentina career to an end in the most fitting way possible: with a victory, a goal, two assists and another Man of the Match performance. The 39-year-old captain played his final international match on Tuesday as Argentina defeated Benin 3-0 at a packed Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, closing a 21-year relationship with the national team that began in 2005 and eventually developed into one of the most successful international careers in the history of the game.
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Ronaldo Breaks Silence on Portugal Exit, Accuses Jorge Jesus of Breaking His Word Cristiano Ronaldo has finally explained why he abruptly left Portugal’s national team camp last week, accusing head coach Jorge Jesus of breaking his word twice and saying the loss of trust ultimately convinced him…

todaysw.comRonaldo Breaks Silence on Portugal Exit, Accuses Jorge Jesus of Breaking His WordCristiano Ronaldo has finally explained why he abruptly left Portugal’s national team camp last week, accusing head coach Jorge Jesus of breaking his word twice and saying the loss of trust ultimately convinced him that his continued presence would harm the squad. In a lengthy statement published on Tuesday, October 6, Ronaldo gave a first-person account of the events surrounding his departure from the camp in Denmark, …
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Kenya Confirms First Imported Ebola Case as Patient Dies in Nairobi Kenya has confirmed its first imported case of Ebola after a Kenyan citizen who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for seven years travelled to Nairobi and later died from the disease. The Ministry of Health…

todaysw.comKenya Confirms First Imported Ebola Case as Patient Dies in NairobiKenya has confirmed its first imported case of Ebola after a Kenyan citizen who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for seven years travelled to Nairobi and later died from the disease. The Ministry of Health confirmed the case on Tuesday, October 6, identifying it as Bundibugyo virus disease, a form of Ebola. The patient had fallen ill about a month earlier while in the DRC and had received treatment at several hospitals there before travelling onward.
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Living in an employer’s home should not mean being available all day, Esther Muitha of Fiftess Househelp says Hiring someone to work inside a home is not quite the same as hiring for an ordinary workplace. A domestic worker may be cleaning the house, preparing meals, looking after children,…

todaysw.comLiving in an employer’s home should not mean being available all day, Esther Muitha of Fiftess Househelp saysHiring someone to work inside a home is not quite the same as hiring for an ordinary workplace. A domestic worker may be cleaning the house, preparing meals, looking after children, helping an elderly family member or taking care of several responsibilities at once. In many cases, the worker may also be living in the same home. That means the relationship between a household and a domestic worker can quickly become personal.
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South Africa Announces Sharp Fuel Price Increases by More Than R3 a Litre From October 7 South Africa will raise the prices of petrol, diesel and other fuel products from Wednesday, October 7, with petrol prices increasing by more than R3 a litre. Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede…

todaysw.comSouth Africa Announces Sharp Fuel Price Increases by More Than R3 a Litre From October 7South Africa will raise the prices of petrol, diesel and other fuel products from Wednesday, October 7, with petrol prices increasing by more than R3 a litre. Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe announced the monthly adjustment on October 5, citing changes in international oil and petroleum product prices, shipping costs and other local pricing factors. The price of 93-grade petrol will increase by R3.12 per litre, while 95-grade petrol will rise by R3.33 per litre.
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Tanzania’s Samia Calls for More Action on Maternal and Child Health Across Africa as El Niño Threat Grows Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has called for stronger cooperation among African countries to improve maternal and child health, prepare for climate-related health risks and…

todaysw.comTanzania’s Samia Calls for More Action on Maternal and Child Health Across Africa as El Niño Threat GrowsTanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has called for stronger cooperation among African countries to improve maternal and child health, prepare for climate-related health risks and strengthen the continent's ability to respond to future health emergencies. President Samia made the call on Monday, October 5, 2026, when she met World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus at State House in Dar es Salaam.
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Gachagua Claims Chivayo Held More Than KSh1.5 Trillion for Ruto Before His Death Former Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that late Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo was holding more than KSh1.5 trillion (about US$11 billion) on behalf of President William Ruto when he…

todaysw.comGachagua Claims Chivayo Held More Than KSh1.5 Trillion for Ruto Before His DeathFormer Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that late Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo was holding more than KSh1.5 trillion (about US$11 billion) on behalf of President William Ruto when he died in a helicopter crash last week. Gachagua made the allegations while speaking to members of the clergy in Boston, United States, on Sunday, October 4, claiming that he knew about business dealings between Ruto and Chivayo from his time as the President’s deputy.
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Six Years of Primary School, Coding and Vocational Tracks: Tanzania’s New Education Changes Explained Tanzania is rolling out a major overhaul of its education system, changing how children progress through primary and secondary school, expanding vocational education and introducing new subjects…

todaysw.comSix Years of Primary School, Coding and Vocational Tracks: Tanzania’s New Education Changes ExplainedTanzania is rolling out a major overhaul of its education system, changing how children progress through primary and secondary school, expanding vocational education and introducing new subjects as part of the country’s revised curriculum. The changes are part of the curriculum reforms developed under Tanzania’s revised Education and Training Policy and are being implemented in phases. The Tanzania Institute of Education says implementation of the revised 2023 curriculum began in 2024 in selected classes, with additional levels and programmes progressively moving to the new system.
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Senegal’s Faye Says ECOWAS Is Moving Toward 2027 Single Currency, Praised Ghana and Togo For “Correcting the Map” Push at UN Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye presented the latest on West African integration at the African Union’s eighth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting in El-Alamein, Egypt,…

todaysw.comSenegal’s Faye Says ECOWAS Is Moving Toward 2027 Single Currency, Praised Ghana and Togo For “Correcting the Map” Push at UNSenegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye presented the latest on West African integration at the African Union’s eighth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting in El-Alamein, Egypt, highlighting plans for a regional single currency, stronger security cooperation, and easier movement of citizens. Faye attended Sunday’s meeting in his capacity as the current chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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Tanzania Cancels Morocco Friendly After Five Taifa Stars Players Suffer Injuries Tanzania has cancelled its planned international friendly against Morocco after five Taifa Stars players suffered injuries while the team was in camp in Tangier. The Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) said the match,…

todaysw.comTanzania Cancels Morocco Friendly After Five Taifa Stars Players Suffer InjuriesTanzania has cancelled its planned international friendly against Morocco after five Taifa Stars players suffered injuries while the team was in camp in Tangier. The Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) said the match, which had been scheduled for October 5 in Morocco as part of the FIFA international calendar, was called off following a medical assessment of the players. According to TFF…
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U.S. Tells Rwanda to End Support for M23 and Withdraw Forces From DR Congo The United States has called on Rwanda to fulfil its commitments under the Washington Accords by ending all support to the M23 armed group and withdrawing its forces from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The message was…

todaysw.comU.S. Tells Rwanda to End Support for M23 and Withdraw Forces From DR CongoThe United States has called on Rwanda to fulfil its commitments under the Washington Accords by ending all support to the M23 armed group and withdrawing its forces from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The message was delivered during a meeting between U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Corey Garcia and Rwanda’s Ambassador to the United States, …
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Rwanda Police Opens Recruitment for Science and TVET Graduates The Rwanda National Police has announced a new recruitment and training opportunity targeting young Rwandans, with particular emphasis on graduates in science-related fields and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).…

todaysw.comRwanda Police Opens Recruitment for Science and TVET GraduatesThe Rwanda National Police has announced a new recruitment and training opportunity targeting young Rwandans, with particular emphasis on graduates in science-related fields and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). In a notice issued in Kigali on October 2, 2026, the police said eligible applicants will be able to register online from October 3 to October 12, 2026. The recruitment announcement is aimed at candidates seeking to join the Rwanda National Police through its training programmes, with the latest intake placing particular emphasis on technical and science-related skills.
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Uganda Parliament Opens Applications for 2027 Media Accreditation The Parliament of Uganda has opened applications for media accreditation for journalists who will cover parliamentary proceedings and activities during the 2027 calendar year. The Parliament’s Department of Communication and Public…

todaysw.comUganda Parliament Opens Applications for 2027 Media AccreditationThe Parliament of Uganda has opened applications for media accreditation for journalists who will cover parliamentary proceedings and activities during the 2027 calendar year. The Parliament’s Department of Communication and Public Affairs issued the call for expressions of interest on Friday, inviting editors of interested media houses to submit the names of their designated reporters for accreditation. According to the…
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Kenya Explains Shift From Social Health Authority Provider Portal to HMIS Kenya’s Ministry of Health has clarified the ongoing transition from the Social Health Authority (SHA) Provider Portal to hospital-based Health Management Information Systems (HMIS), saying the move is intended to reduce…

todaysw.comKenya Explains Shift From Social Health Authority Provider Portal to HMISKenya’s Ministry of Health has clarified the ongoing transition from the Social Health Authority (SHA) Provider Portal to hospital-based Health Management Information Systems (HMIS), saying the move is intended to reduce duplication and create a more integrated digital healthcare system. In a press statement issued on Friday, October 2, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said there had been confusion surrounding the transition and sought to explain what had been in place, what is changing and how the new arrangement is expected to affect healthcare delivery.
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Tanzania’s President Samia Meets IPU Secretary-General Ahead of Global Parliamentary Assembly Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has met Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Secretary-General Anda Cristina Filip in Dodoma ahead of the 153rd IPU Assembly, which Tanzania is scheduled to host in…

todaysw.comTanzania’s President Samia Meets IPU Secretary-General Ahead of Global Parliamentary AssemblyTanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has met Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Secretary-General Anda Cristina Filip in Dodoma ahead of the 153rd IPU Assembly, which Tanzania is scheduled to host in Arusha next week. President Samia held the meeting with Filip on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Chamwino State House in Dodoma, according to a statement issued by the President’s Office.
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Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) Reports Collecting TSh10.65 Trillion in Three Months The Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) collected Sh10.65 trillion in domestic revenue during the first three months of the 2026/27 financial year, exceeding its target for the period by 7.49 percent. The…

todaysw.comTanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) Reports Collecting TSh10.65 Trillion in Three MonthsThe Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) collected Sh10.65 trillion in domestic revenue during the first three months of the 2026/27 financial year, exceeding its target for the period by 7.49 percent. The collections, covering July to September 2026, amounted to 107.49 percent of the Sh9.91 trillion target set for the quarter, according to a performance report issued by the authority on October 1.
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Ethiopia Orders Closure of Eritrea Embassy, Gives 10 Diplomats 48 Hours to Leave Ethiopia has ordered the closure of its embassy in Eritrea and declared 10 Eritrean diplomats in Addis Ababa persona non grata, giving them 48 hours to leave the country. The decision was announced by Ethiopia’s…

todaysw.comEthiopia Orders Closure of Eritrea Embassy, Gives 10 Diplomats 48 Hours to LeaveEthiopia has ordered the closure of its embassy in Eritrea and declared 10 Eritrean diplomats in Addis Ababa persona non grata, giving them 48 hours to leave the country. The decision was announced by Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on October 1, 2026, which said the measures were taken in response to what it described as Eritrea’s “direct and indirect acts of hostility and belligerence…
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Seventh-day Adventist Church Leader Kang Soon Gi Resigns Amid Korean Investment Losses Kang Soon Gi, president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s Northern Asia-Pacific Division, has tendered his resignation amid financial losses linked to investments made by the church’s Korean Union…

todaysw.comSeventh-day Adventist Church Leader Kang Soon Gi Resigns Amid Korean Investment LossesKang Soon Gi, president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s Northern Asia-Pacific Division, has tendered his resignation amid financial losses linked to investments made by the church’s Korean Union Conference. The Seventh-day Adventist Church’s General Conference said Kang’s resignation was received by General Conference President Erton Köhler on September 28, 2026. The resignation will now be presented to the General Conference Executive Committee for consideration.