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Paris-born Coman's 'heartache' after crushing PSG's Champions League dreams

Kingsley Coman admitted on Sunday that he felt «a little heartache» after his goal ended his boyhood club Paris Saint-Germain's dreams of conquering Europe.
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Paris-born Coman's 'heartache' after crushing PSG's Champions League dreams

Kingsley Coman admitted on Sunday that he felt «a little heartache» after his goal ended his boyhood club Paris Saint-Germain's dreams of conquering Europe.

Kenya Airways set to lay off half of millionaire pilots

Kenya Airways  is seeking to lay off half of its pilots as it slashes costs to weather the cash flow crisis deepened by the Covid-19 pandemic. is seeking to lay off half of its pilots as it slashes costs to weather the cash flow crisis deepened by the Covid-
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Kenya Airways set to lay off half of millionaire pilots

Kenya Airways  is seeking to lay off half of its pilots as it slashes costs to weather the cash flow crisis deepened by the Covid-19 pandemic. is seeking to lay off half of its pilots as it slashes costs to weather the cash flow crisis deepened by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Where did the Covid-19 waste in Dar es Salaam go?

By the year 2025, the amount of waste generated from Dar es Salaam could triple to 12,000 tons per day says the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), yet the Covid-19 pandemic may have come with an additional burden to the waste management plans in Tanzania an
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Where did the Covid-19 waste in Dar es Salaam go?

By the year 2025, the amount of waste generated from Dar es Salaam could triple to 12,000 tons per day says the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), yet the Covid-19 pandemic may have come with an additional burden to the waste management plans in Tanzania and globally.

Mali junta wants three-year military rule, agrees to free president

The junta that seized power in Mali wants a military-led transitional body to rule for three years and has agreed to release the ousted president, a source in a visiting West African delegation and the rebel soldiers said Sunday.
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Mali junta wants three-year military rule, agrees to free president

The junta that seized power in Mali wants a military-led transitional body to rule for three years and has agreed to release the ousted president, a source in a visiting West African delegation and the rebel soldiers said Sunday.

Trump's sister calls him 'cruel', 'liar' on secret recordings: report

Donald Trump's older sister described the US president as cruel and a liar whose lack of principles meant he could not be trusted, according to secretly made recordings published Saturday.
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Trump's sister calls him 'cruel', 'liar' on secret recordings: report

Donald Trump's older sister described the US president as cruel and a liar whose lack of principles meant he could not be trusted, according to secretly made recordings published Saturday.

World virus deaths top 800,000 as nations ramp up measures

The global death toll from the new coronavirus has surpassed 800,000, according to an AFP count on Saturday, with numerous countries ramping up restrictions in an effort to battle an eruption of new cases.
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World virus deaths top 800,000 as nations ramp up measures

The global death toll from the new coronavirus has surpassed 800,000, according to an AFP count on Saturday, with numerous countries ramping up restrictions in an effort to battle an eruption of new cases.

Hot election battlegrounds takes shape in nominations

The CCM nomination of candidates for parliamentary seats and Zanzibar’s House of Representatives announced on Thursday have revealed fresh but strong opposition in several highly contested constituencies ahead of the October 28, General Election.
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Hot election battlegrounds takes shape in nominations

The CCM nomination of candidates for parliamentary seats and Zanzibar’s House of Representatives announced on Thursday have revealed fresh but strong opposition in several highly contested constituencies ahead of the October 28, General Election.

17 people killed in South Sudan plane crash

At least 17 people were killed and one survived after a cargo plane crashed after takeoff from Juba airport in South Sudan on Saturday morning, witnesses said.
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17 people killed in South Sudan plane crash

At least 17 people were killed and one survived after a cargo plane crashed after takeoff from Juba airport in South Sudan on Saturday morning, witnesses said.

ACT-Wazalendo in talks with CCM casualties, Shaibu says

Opposition party ACT-Wazalendo is in talks with some members of the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi party (CCM) who were unceremoniously dropped in the nomination primaries for parliamentary seats, despite having received support in the early stages of primary nom
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ACT-Wazalendo in talks with CCM casualties, Shaibu says

Opposition party ACT-Wazalendo is in talks with some members of the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi party (CCM) who were unceremoniously dropped in the nomination primaries for parliamentary seats, despite having received support in the early stages of primary nomination.

WHO, UNICEF urge safe school reopening in Africa

The unprecedented and prolonged school closures aimed at keeping students safe from Covid-19 are harming them in other ways, World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF said Thursday, August 20, 2020.
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WHO, UNICEF urge safe school reopening in Africa

The unprecedented and prolonged school closures aimed at keeping students safe from Covid-19 are harming them in other ways, World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF said Thursday, August 20, 2020.

Hot election battle grounds takes shape in noninations

The CCM nomination of candidates for parliamentary seats and Zanzibar’s House of Representatives announced on Thursday have revealed fresh but strong opposition in several highly contested constituencies ahead of the October 28, General Election.
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Hot election battle grounds takes shape in noninations

The CCM nomination of candidates for parliamentary seats and Zanzibar’s House of Representatives announced on Thursday have revealed fresh but strong opposition in several highly contested constituencies ahead of the October 28, General Election.

Why does the US need biolabs at Russian borders?

Russia has called on the United States to sit down and bilaterally discuss issues related to America’s military and biological activities along the Russian borders.
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Why does the US need biolabs at Russian borders?

Russia has called on the United States to sit down and bilaterally discuss issues related to America’s military and biological activities along the Russian borders.

VIDEO: Maalim Seif discusses family life and his political journey

It was in the evening of Thursday, August 13, 2020 when I returned from Zanzibar where I had met and interviewed Zanzibar’s presidential candidate on the CCM ticket, Dr Hussein Mwinyi.
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VIDEO: Maalim Seif discusses family life and his political journey

It was in the evening of Thursday, August 13, 2020 when I returned from Zanzibar where I had met and interviewed Zanzibar’s presidential candidate on the CCM ticket, Dr Hussein Mwinyi.

Iraq PM to meet Trump with US troops on the agenda

Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi will meet US President Donald Trump for the first time in Washington on Thursday, with the presence of American troops in the country at the top of his agenda.
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Iraq PM to meet Trump with US troops on the agenda

Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi will meet US President Donald Trump for the first time in Washington on Thursday, with the presence of American troops in the country at the top of his agenda.

Mali coup leaves ex-colonial power France in a bind

Mali's military coup presents former colonial power France with a diplomatic nightmare, having invested considerable military and political capital in a regional anti-jihadist campaign now in peril.
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Mali coup leaves ex-colonial power France in a bind

Mali's military coup presents former colonial power France with a diplomatic nightmare, having invested considerable military and political capital in a regional anti-jihadist campaign now in peril.

Bankers challenged to fund growth of SMEs

The government has challenged banks and other financial institutions to finance potential economic sectors including tourism which was hit by the outbreak of Covid-19.
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Bankers challenged to fund growth of SMEs

The government has challenged banks and other financial institutions to finance potential economic sectors including tourism which was hit by the outbreak of Covid-19.

Poachers in Serengeti sentenced to 184 years in jail

Thirteen people who were being held on 10 separate counts of poaching have been sentenced by the Serengeti Resident District Magistrate for a collective 184 years after they were found in possession of government trophies worth Sh28 million.
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Poachers in Serengeti sentenced to 184 years in jail

Thirteen people who were being held on 10 separate counts of poaching have been sentenced by the Serengeti Resident District Magistrate for a collective 184 years after they were found in possession of government trophies worth Sh28 million.

Gnabry and Lewandowski fire ruthless Bayern into Champions League final

Serge Gnabry struck a first-half brace and Robert Lewandowski also scored as a ruthless Bayern Munich taught Lyon a harsh lesson in their Champions League semi-final in Lisbon on Wednesday, winning 3-0 to set up a tantalising final against Paris Saint-Germain
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Gnabry and Lewandowski fire ruthless Bayern into Champions League final

Serge Gnabry struck a first-half brace and Robert Lewandowski also scored as a ruthless Bayern Munich taught Lyon a harsh lesson in their Champions League semi-final in Lisbon on Wednesday, winning 3-0 to set up a tantalising final against Paris Saint-Germain.

Army colonel Assimi Goita now Mali's new military strongman

Army colonel Assimi Goita has been introduced as Mali's new military strongman after a mutiny forced President Boubacar Keita out of power.
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Army colonel Assimi Goita now Mali's new military strongman

Army colonel Assimi Goita has been introduced as Mali's new military strongman after a mutiny forced President Boubacar Keita out of power.

Rival Political parties step up preparations for October polls

Political parties yesterday continued to put final touches to their preparations for campaigns ahead of the October 28 General Election.
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Rival Political parties step up preparations for October polls

Political parties yesterday continued to put final touches to their preparations for campaigns ahead of the October 28 General Election.

Crime rate has gone down in Tanzania , says police chief Sirro

Police have given reasons that contributed to encountering many challenges in the area of civilian security. According to Inspector General of Police (IGP) Simon Sirro, road accidents have decreased from 91,908 in 2011/15 to 24,339 in 2016/2020, which is equi
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Crime rate has gone down in Tanzania , says police chief Sirro

Police have given reasons that contributed to encountering many challenges in the area of civilian security. According to Inspector General of Police (IGP) Simon Sirro, road accidents have decreased from 91,908 in 2011/15 to 24,339 in 2016/2020, which is equivalent to a decrease of 73.5 percent.

Diamond Platnumz and Zari reunion rumours persist

Diamond Platnumz and Zari ‘the Boss Lady’were once upon a time probably the most powerful celebrity couple in East Africa but that was just until when that black rose was posted on Valentine’s Day in 2018.
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Diamond Platnumz and Zari reunion rumours persist

Diamond Platnumz and Zari ‘the Boss Lady’were once upon a time probably the most powerful celebrity couple in East Africa but that was just until when that black rose was posted on Valentine’s Day in 2018.

19 days gone, still no Kenya Airways flights to Tanzania

More than 19 days since Kenya announced it had struck a deal with Dar es Salaam over resumption of Kenya Airways flights not much has happened and there are no KQ flights to Tanzania as yet.
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19 days gone, still no Kenya Airways flights to Tanzania

More than 19 days since Kenya announced it had struck a deal with Dar es Salaam over resumption of Kenya Airways flights not much has happened and there are no KQ flights to Tanzania as yet.

Kenyan students mourn lost year as school scrapped over virus

Schools across Kenya closed as a precaution in March as the pandemic swept the globe. But in July, as cases soared in Kenya, the government announced classes would not resume until January, declaring the 2020 school year «lost».
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Kenyan students mourn lost year as school scrapped over virus

Schools across Kenya closed as a precaution in March as the pandemic swept the globe. But in July, as cases soared in Kenya, the government announced classes would not resume until January, declaring the 2020 school year «lost».

Why court set free 11 men charged with killing of police officers

The High Court has set free all 11 men who were charged with brutal murders of two policemen during a bloody operation to remove dozens of families from a national ranch in Uvinza District, Kigoma Region, in October 2018.
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Why court set free 11 men charged with killing of police officers

The High Court has set free all 11 men who were charged with brutal murders of two policemen during a bloody operation to remove dozens of families from a national ranch in Uvinza District, Kigoma Region, in October 2018.

Coronavirus graft scandals shake South Africa's president

South Africa is reeling from coronavirus-linked corruption scandals that have battered President Cyril Ramaphosa's credibility and the country's image abroad, but spurred unprecedented efforts to boost transparency.
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Coronavirus graft scandals shake South Africa's president

South Africa is reeling from coronavirus-linked corruption scandals that have battered President Cyril Ramaphosa's credibility and the country's image abroad, but spurred unprecedented efforts to boost transparency.

Confusion in Sudan over Israel normalisation of diplomatic relations

Sudanese officials Tuesday issued contradictory comments on whether the country was in contact with Israel with a view to normalising relations between the two nations
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Confusion in Sudan over Israel normalisation of diplomatic relations

Sudanese officials Tuesday issued contradictory comments on whether the country was in contact with Israel with a view to normalising relations between the two nations

PSG see off Leipzig to reach first ever Champions League final

Paris Saint-Germain are through to the final of the Champions League for the first time after goals by Marquinhos, Angel Di Maria and Juan Bernat saw them ease to a 3-0 win over RB Leipzig in a one-sided semi-final in Lisbon on Tuesday.
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PSG see off Leipzig to reach first ever Champions League final

Paris Saint-Germain are through to the final of the Champions League for the first time after goals by Marquinhos, Angel Di Maria and Juan Bernat saw them ease to a 3-0 win over RB Leipzig in a one-sided semi-final in Lisbon on Tuesday.

Mutineering troops arrest Mali's president and prime minister

Rebel troops have seized Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and Prime Minister Boubou Cisse in a dramatic escalation Tuesday of a months-long crisis.
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Mutineering troops arrest Mali's president and prime minister

Rebel troops have seized Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and Prime Minister Boubou Cisse in a dramatic escalation Tuesday of a months-long crisis.

Finding a cure for the plague of plagiarism

It’s no secret that technology has become an integral component of the academic industry. It has also, on the other hand, made it easier for dishonest and lazy scholars to survive the academic pressure, according to experts.
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Finding a cure for the plague of plagiarism

It’s no secret that technology has become an integral component of the academic industry. It has also, on the other hand, made it easier for dishonest and lazy scholars to survive the academic pressure, according to experts.

Israel's Mossad chief visits UAE for security talks: state media

Israel's Mossad spy agency chief Yossi Cohen visited the United Arab Emirates for security talks, Emirati state media reported Tuesday, days after the countries agreed to establish diplomatic ties.
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Israel's Mossad chief visits UAE for security talks: state media

Israel's Mossad spy agency chief Yossi Cohen visited the United Arab Emirates for security talks, Emirati state media reported Tuesday, days after the countries agreed to establish diplomatic ties.