Africa
Kenyan Security Guards Union Demands Enforcement of Sh30,000 Minimum Wage, Citing Exploitation
The Private Security Guards Union (PSGU) has urged the Kenyan government to enforce the Sh30,000 minimum wage for security officers,…
6,000 Inmates Escape High-Security Prison in Mozambique Amid Post-Election Violence
MAPUTO, Mozambique. (AP) — At least 6,000 inmates escaped from a high-security prison in Mozambique's capital on Christmas Day following…
Zanzibar Bans Makachu at Forodhani Over Ethics Concerns
(Stone Town) - Zanzibar authorities have banned the playing of "makachu" at Forodhani Gardens due to alleged violations of regulations…
Lake Nyasa Border Dispute Leads to Map Ban in Tanzanian Schools
(Dodoma) - The Tanzanian government has directed schools to use official maps depicting the correct border with Malawi, following concerns…
Water Scarcity Threatens Wildlife in Mkomazi National Park
(Kilimanjaro) - Climate change is exacerbating the vulnerability of wildlife in Tanzania's Mkomazi National Park, with rising temperatures, erratic rainfall,…
Christmas Costs Climb for Tanzanian Consumers
(Dar es Salaam) - A surge in market prices for essential goods, including food and clothing, has been observed across…
