(DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA) – School Term Opening Triggers Transport Shortages and Fare Increases As the 2026 school term officially began today, many students and parents in Tanzania faced major transport challenges, particularly for journeys from Dar es Salaam to various regions across the country. The surge in travel demandContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – State House Renovation Projects Face Delays and Rising Costs The Controller of Budget, Margaret Nyakang’o, has warned that State House renovation projects valued at Sh7.82 billion, or about $56.7 million, are significantly behind schedule and are likely to cost taxpayers more through contract price variations and penalties.Continue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Kenyan Coffee Prices Hit Record High as Global Supply Tightens Kenyan coffee has recorded its highest prices yet at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange and in international markets, driven by a global shortage that has pushed up prices worldwide. The strong performance has translated into higher earnings forContinue Reading
(SARATOV, RUSSIA) – The Saratov Regional Duma has officially announced a regional default following a catastrophic fiscal year in 2025. Local authorities confirmed that the region suffered a total loss of 12.5 billion rubles, which is approximately 159.6 million US Dollars. This financial collapse occurred in the presence of KremlinContinue Reading
(LYMAN, UKRAINE) – Forces belonging to the 63rd Separate Mechanised Brigade of Ukraine have captured a Ugandan national who had been operating within the ranks of the Russian military near the strategic city of Lyman. The individual reportedly approached a Ukrainian checkpoint independently, without weapons, to seek urgent assistance. UkrainianContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed the formation of a high level technical committee to launch the South Sudan Official Gazette and improve the official website of the Office of the President. The presidential order, announced on state broadcaster SSBC, aims to create a secure, transparentContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has referred the Mining Act 2012 (Amendment) Bill 2026 back to the joint Committees on Mining and on Legislation and Justice for further review and expansion. Lawmakers noted that the bill requires broader consultation, including public hearings, because it concerns South Sudan’sContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) has ordered all aircraft operators at Juba International Airport (HJJJ) to remove grounded or unserviceable planes within 30 days. The directive was issued in an official circular dated 10 January 2026. The move comes under the Civil Aviation Authority ActContinue Reading
(BOR, JONGLEI STATE) – More than 60 poachers in Jonglei State have given up hunting as local authorities increase efforts to protect wildlife, officials said. Major General Zackaria Atem, Director of Wildlife in the state, said some people hunt bush meat because of hunger. He warned that commercial poaching, oftenContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – The authorities of Yei River County held a one-day dialogue on land rights and urban planning on 12 January 2026, bringing together county officials, traditional leaders, elders, and landowners. The meeting focused on land ownership, distribution, and planning in Yei. Hon. Emmanuel Taban Seme, Commissioner ofContinue Reading
