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The dead lake: This Tanzanian lake can turn dead animals into stone-like statues

At first glance, the animals look frozen in time. A bird appears trapped mid-flight. A bat hangs stiffly from a branch with its wings spread wide like a gothic sculpture. Their bodies seem carved from stone rather than flesh, as though some invisible force transformed living creatures into lifeless statues.…

The Times of India

US sanctions Tanzanian police chief over human rights violations

The United States has sanctioned Tanzania’s police chief and barred him from entering the U.S., citing alleged human rights violations committed by the police force

The Independent UK

The donation drive that became a movement: ‘If anyone’s got any kit, we’re taking some to Tanzania’

WSL2 midfielder Malaika Meena has been collecting football kit to send to her ‘favourite country in the world’

The Guardian - UK

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How the climate crisis brutally compromises aid to Tanzania: ‘It impacts everything’

ON THE GROUND: From health and nutrition to agriculture and infrastructure, nearly every aspect of daily life is being hit by climate change in rural Tanzania. Nick Ferris visits an area programme run by the NGO World Vision to see how aid groups are responding

The Independent UK

India's exports to China rise 27 pc in Apr; imports up 20.85 pc

India's trade with China saw significant growth in April. Exports to China surged by 27 percent, while imports increased by over 20 percent. This has led to a wider trade deficit with Beijing. China has now become India's largest trading partner. Meanwhile, trade with the US also saw changes. Other…

The Economic Times

Better-designed homes could cut three major child diseases by up to 44% – Tanzania trial

Malaria, diarrhoea and pneumonia are preventable childhood diseases that are major causes of death in young children. They’re transmitted largely in and around the home, where children spend most of their time.

The Conversation

Millions of farmers in Africa’s Great Lakes region face rising temperatures. Study predicts how crop disease and pests could spread

Farming in the Great Lakes region of Africa (which includes Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania and Kenya) is challenging because of changing environments and ongoing social and political tensions. These tensions include conflict over resources. As a result, agricultural productivity is low and there’s a high…

The Conversation

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Drones now key to fighting malaria as the climate crisis fuels ‘catastrophic’ rise in cases

ON THE GROUND: In Tanzania’s capital Dar es Salaam, researchers are using drone mapping to track malaria’s changing spread after years of declining cases. Nick Ferris reports

The Independent UK

Ashlee Jenae Robinson Death: Fiancé Joe McCann Speaks Out As Investigation Continues In Tanzania

Joe McCann, fiancé of Ashlee Jenae, expresses his devastation over her death. An investigation continues, with family tensions and a prior dispute adding complexity to the case.

International Business Times UK

How the UK quietly became a research powerhouse in the fight against malaria

ON THE GROUND: The UK is driving pioneering malaria research in areas including genetic engineering, vaccines, and medicines. In Tanzania, the scientists involved tell Nick Ferris why research to tackle the disease and save lives is so important, particularly given the foreign aid cuts that are taking place globally

The Independent UK

The Return of Arinzo review – families who hate each other clash in noirish Nollywood thriller

Nigerian actor and director Iyabo Ojo’s entertaining but imperfect tale about warring clans unfolds across Nigeria, Ghana and Tanzania

The Guardian - UK

Malaria vaccines could help stop 600,000 deaths a year – but not if aid dries up

IN FOCUS: For World Malaria Day, Nick Ferris travels to Tanzania to meet clinicians and villagers involved in pioneering vaccine trials targeting a disease that still kills 600,000 people each year – and also meets scientists deeply worried about the impact of shrinking aid on these life-saving programmes

The Independent UK

Tanzania postelection inquiry shows 518 people died in last year’s violence

A commission in Tanzania formed to investigate postelection violence says that at least 518 people died after the October vote

The Independent UK

Craft Is Everywhere In Fashion Right Now, But At This Studio, It’s A Way Of Life.

As fashion and culture rediscover the value of the handmade amid digital overload, this Tanzanian social enterprise offers a more grounded perspective on what craft really means.

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The Conversation

East African Community’s expansion has triggered financial troubles: why solutions come with risks

The East African Community is one of Africa’s oldest regional economic organisations. Its birth in 1967 was the culmination of decades of economic ties forged in the colonial era between Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. It’s no surprise that the EAC is also the most deeply integrated regional entity.

The Guardian - UK

Various artists: Asili ya Mama review – Tanzanian field recordings tell women’s stories with an energetic trill

These stories of family bonds capture traditional music that’s equal parts rhythmic, melodic and harmonic, and rarely heard outside Indigenous communities

Fortune

Meet Joe McCann: The high-flying crypto trader held in Tanzania after sudden death of his influencer fiancée Ashly Robinson

Almost two months after he was detained, McCann said that he was allowed to leave Tanzania once authorities confirmed that Robinson died by suicide.

International Business Times UK

Ashlee Jenae Timeline: The 11-Hour Gap and 'Unidentified Mark' Haunting the Influencer's Death Case Explained

Influencer Ashlee Jenae died in Tanzania under disputed circumstances, with her family citing an 11‑hour gap and an unexplained neck mark.

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Joe McCann Questioned By Police – Where Is Ashlee Jenae's Fiancé Now After Family Claims Radio Silence

Joe McCann is under investigation in Tanzania following the death of influencer Ashlee Jenae. Authorities have seized his passport, and he remains a witness in the ongoing case.

International Business Times UK

Who Is Shea Jackson? Joe McCann's Relationship With Ex-Wife Explored Amid Ashlee Jenae Death Case

McCann and Jackson were reportedly married in 2018. However, the marriage lasted roughly three years before ending in divorce in 2021.

International Business Times UK

Cardi B Reacts to Ashlee Jenae's Death — Reports Claim Rapper Challenges Narrative, Placing Fiancé in Spotlight

Cardi B's response to an online post about Ashlee Jenae's death has intensified scrutiny, raising questions about the official narrative and focusing attention on her fiancé.

The Independent UK

Family of influencer who ‘died by suicide’ on safari trip with fiancé say he has stopped communicating with them

Relatives of Ashly Robinson say they believe her death in Tanzania is suspicious

The Conversation

Mozambique relies on Rwanda’s troops to fight terrorism: what happens if they leave?

Rwanda has threatened to withdraw its troops from Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province, signalling a potentially decisive shift in the southern African country’s security architecture.

International Business Times UK

Ashlee Jenae's Mother's Interview Raises New Questions for Fiancé Joe McCann After Zanzibar Death

Ashlee Jenae's family is questioning the timeline and communication surrounding her death in Zanzibar, as they seek clarity on the tragic incident.

International Business Times UK

How Did Ashlee Jenae Die? Here's Why Pals Reject Fiance Joe McCann's 'Suicide' Claim In Tanzania

Influencer Ashlee Jenae's death in Tanzania is under investigation, with questions surrounding the circumstances and growing online speculation.

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