The World's Toughest Refugee Camp
South Sudan's largest refugee camp has been identified by the United Nations to be the most challenging settlement in the world, with reports of a sharp rise in new arrivals owing to escalating … read more »
Ethiopia Refugee Camp Becomes World's Second Largest
A camp that was set up in Ethiopia to shelter Somali refugees has hit a record high of 170,000 making it the world's second largest refugee complex, according to the United Nations. read more »
Hostilities In Western Sahara May Spark Renewed Violence
The dispute over the Western Sahara has lasted "far too long" , and parties should move swiftly into negotiations amid the rising threat of extremist elements in the Sahel region, says a top United … read more »
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The United Kingdom has decided to withhold the next payment of general budget support to Rwanda, following a controversial United Nations report accusing the country of backing ... Read more »
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President John Dramani Mahama believes the ruling party has kept faith with the people and deserves to be given another opportunity to serve the country for four more years. Read more »
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While global leaders congratulate themselves for achievements made in HIV prevention and treatment, a prominent advocate notes that there is not enough emphasis on the challenges ... Read more »
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After initially setting conditions for withdrawing from the Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern city of Goma, M23 rebels have begun pulling out. Read more »
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The Legal and Human Rights Center has called on the government to halt uranium mining until proper legislation is in place, citing unknown effects as reason for caution. Read more »
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The Port of Dar es Salaam has acquired four new cranes, a move the Tanzania Port Authority has said should result in decongestion and enhanced efficiency. Read more »
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The army is carrying out a week long exercise where it will recall army veterans, retired soldiers, local defence units and members of the auxiliary forces for deployment in ... Read more »
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Aid agencies are working around the clock to provide basic services such as water, food and shelter to thousands of people displaced by recent violence. Read more »
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Kinawataka Women's Initiative is a non-governmental organization started with the aim of reducing HIV infections and sensitizing women and children on the dangers of the disease. ... Read more »
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The Confederation of Tanzania Industries has warned that an influx of substandard goods will discourage investment in the manufacturing sector and slow down economic growth. Read more »











