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Musicians launch drive for more funding for arts in Africa

Performers from Ghana, Ethiopia and Tanzania have helped launch a five-year project to try to secure more funding for arts and culture, aiming to persuade African governments to allocate at least 1% of their budgets.

Reuters

What to expect if you’ve never been on safari before

On her debut safari in Tanzania, Prudence Ivey discovers just how near the wildlife likes to get

Evening Standard

Most east African refugees are hosted close to borders – it's a deliberate war strategy

There are close to 4 million people living in refugee camps across Africa. Of the more than 300 camps, nearly 70% are situated within 30km-50km of an international border. They include some of the largest camps in the continent, such as Kakuma in northern Kenya, Nyarugusu in western Tanzania and…

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Where is hot in September? Best holiday destinations for late summer sun

The start of shoulder season in many countries brings the opportunity for more affordable and less crowded trips abroad

The Independent UK

Children's book revolution: how East African women took on colonialism after independence

As independence from British colonial rule swept across East Africa in the early 1960s and freedom was won in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania, parents and teachers worried about what their children were reading.

The Conversation

Woman's sweet revenge on fat-shaming bullies after she ends up in hospital 50 times

Heather Reid, 23, is planning to run 250 kilometres across Tanzania in a gruelling five-day race to raise awareness of the impact of bullying - she says the bullying she faced lead her to attempt suicide

Daily Mirror

Saudi Ship Carries Out Largest Evacuation Since Sudan Fighting Broke Out

A Saudi-flagged ship arrived Saturday at the King Faisal Naval Base in Jeddah, carrying the largest number of evacuees since evacuations from Sudan kicked off. The Saudi-flagged ship “Amana” carried 20 Saudi citizens, as well as 1,866 nationals of brotherly and friendly countries from different nationalities, including: Thailand, Australia, Rwanda,…

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Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda launch joint bid to host African Cup of Nations

Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda have launched a joint bid for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which would bring the continental showpiece to East Africa for the first time.

Radio France Internationale

Maasai to UN: Intervene on human rights

Maasai leaders say they have few options as Tanzanian officials lock down protected areas

Salon

Talks between Ethiopia and Oromo rebel group to kick off in Tanzania

Ethiopia's government is expected to begin peace talks on Tuesday in Tanzania with rebels from the Oromiya region, where escalating violence has claimed hundreds of lives in recent years.

Reuters

Malaria vaccines are 'no magic bullet' but 'another tool' to fight disease, expert says

Every minute, a child somewhere on the planet loses their battle against malaria. Four African nations account for just over half of all deaths worldwide: Nigeria, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania and Niger. Global health chiefs say extreme weather events are driving sharp increases in both infections and deaths, particularly…

France 24

IMF approves immediate disbursement of about $153 million to Tanzania

The executive board of the International Monetary Fund on Monday approved the first review of Tanzania's three-year extended credit facility, allowing immediate disbursement of about $153 million in budgetary support, the IMF said in a statement.

Reuters

Nigeria has Africa's highest malaria death rate - progress is being made, but it's not enough

Malaria is a major public health problem and can be life-threatening. The disease, mostly found in tropical countries, is transmitted to humans by the female Anopheles mosquito. Nearly half of the world’s population is at risk of the disease. In 2021, for instance, around 247 million cases of malaria were…

The Conversation

Ethiopia to begin negotiations with OLA rebel group

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the rebel Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) will begin peace negotiations in Tanzania on Tuesday, the two sides said.

Reuters

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Feeding Africa: how small-scale irrigation can help farmers to change the game

Unlike large-acreage government irrigation schemes, small-scale irrigation is typically farmer led. Farmers decide what technologies to use to extract water, be it manual lifting or solar water pumps. They also choose the mode of irrigation, whether by buckets or drip kits. Farmers purchase, run and maintain the operation themselves on…

The Independent UK

Rat ambassadors try to counter bad press amid NYC's rat war

As an ambassador for rats, it’s never easy to win over the public

The Guardian - UK

How we met: ‘I had gone straight from the bar to the airport – then I sat next to her on the plane’

Laurens, 45, met Alona, 33, on a flight and offered her ‘the cheesiest opening line’. Soon afterwards, she agreed to accompany him to his cousin’s wedding. They now live together in Tanzania

Daily Mirror

'We're stuck in one of the world's most dangerous cities after airline ditched us'

Dylan Clements, who runs Clements Travel, found himself in a hotel surrounded by armed guards in the Tanzanian city of Dar Es Salam after Oman Air bumped them from their flight with no warning

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France 24

'Unprecedented’ situation as two African countries report outbreaks of Marburg virus

For the first time, the world is seeing two simultaneous outbreaks of the Marburg virus – one in Equatorial Guinea, the other in Tanzania. The Marburg virus is just as deadly as Ebola, to which it is closely related, but it has been extremely rare until now.

The Independent UK

South Africa police say prison escapee arrested in Tanzania

South African police say that a convicted murderer who faked his death to escape prison has been arrested in Tanzania following a two-week manhunt

ABC News

Care for Africa founder Diana Butler working on template for sustainable development

Launceston nurse and charity founder Diana Butler is busy taking the model for sustainable development she helped create in Tanzania to the world.

Dublin Live

Irish holidaymakers enticed to visit 30C country with 84c pints of beer

Beer is less than a euro a pint, a meal for two costs under €10, and a holiday apartment is just €60 a week

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Partying Brits ditch Magaluf for African resort with 84p pints and 30C heat

Lads and lasses on holiday are waving goodbye to Magaluf, instead opting for a week in Tanzania - where they can enjoy a larger than life atmosphere in the African heat

Irish Mirror

Irish holidaymakers encouraged to visit new resort with 84c pints, 30C heat and killer animals

Beer is less than a euro a pint, a meal for two costs under €10, and a holiday apartment is just €60 a week

The Conversation

Tanzania-South Africa: deep ties evoke Africa’s sacrifices for freedom

Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan recently paid a state visit to South Africa aimed at strengthening bilateral political and trade relations. As the South African presidency noted, ties between the two nations date back to Tanzania’s solidarity with the anti-apartheid struggle.

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