Tanzania’s Government Ministries and Agencies Shut Down Amid Election Unrest
DAR ES SALAAM / DODOMA – In a sweeping move following violent protests during the general election, President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s administration
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The Urban Gazette Weekend Guide
Friday Evening Kick off at one of Kampala’s vibrant rooftop bars or lounges (for example in Kisementi, Kololo or Bugolobi)
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Senegal Battles Rare Outbreak of Rift Valley Fever — 17 Dead, Dozens Infected
By The Urban Gazette Africa Desk — Dakar / Kampala Senegal is facing its worst outbreak of Rift Valley Fever
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Climate Inaction “Claiming Millions of Lives Every Year”, New Report Warns
By The Urban Gazette Global Desk — Geneva A major global health and climate report issued this week warns that
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Africa’s Largest Trade Bloc Launches Digital Payments Platform to Cut Cross-Border Costs
By Urban Gazette Regional Desk The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) announced the launch of a new
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Fragile ceasefire in Gaza tested as Israeli strikes resume after hostage deal period
Gaza,IsrealAfter weeks of a fragile ceasefire brokered under a high-profile diplomatic arrangement, Israeli forces resumed targeted strikes in parts of
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Museveni launches public-private plan for Kidepo airport to spur tourism and trade
Kidepo, Uganda President Yoweri Museveni on Oct. 30 unveiled a public-private partnership plan to expand and modernize the airport serving
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YWCA Vocational Training Institute Kampala holds 29th graduation — 250 graduands celebrate skills and self-reliance
Kampala, Uganda. The Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) Vocational Training Institute in Kampala today held its 29th graduation ceremony at
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Case Hospital marks 30 years of excellence — a three-decade journey from clinic to Kampala landmark
KAMPALA /UGANDA. Case Hospital — known formally as Case Medical Centre — this October 2025 celebrated 30 years of service
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Tanzania Eruption: Protests continue, Curfew and Arrests follow Disputed Election
Dar es Salaam / Nairobi/Kampala Hundreds of Tanzanians returned to the streets of Dar es Salaam on Thursday 30.October.2025 for
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