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Trump, Biden predict victory in knife-edge US election

Democrat Joe Biden claimed Wednesday he was winning America's knife-edge election, but President Donald Trump shot right back by predicting his own victory and accusing his opponent of trying to «steal» the vote.
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Trump, Biden predict victory in knife-edge US election

Democrat Joe Biden claimed Wednesday he was winning America's knife-edge election, but President Donald Trump shot right back by predicting his own victory and accusing his opponent of trying to «steal» the vote.

Breaking: Trump says will go to Supreme Court to dispute election count

President Donald Trump on Wednesday claimed he had won the US election, despite the final results not yet being given, and said he would go the Supreme Court to dispute the counting of votes.
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Breaking: Trump says will go to Supreme Court to dispute election count

President Donald Trump on Wednesday claimed he had won the US election, despite the final results not yet being given, and said he would go the Supreme Court to dispute the counting of votes.

Ethiopia PM orders response after military camp 'attack' in Tigray region

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Wednesday he had ordered a military response to an «attack» by the ruling party of the restive Tigray region on a camp housing federal troops.
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Ethiopia PM orders response after military camp 'attack' in Tigray region

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Wednesday he had ordered a military response to an «attack» by the ruling party of the restive Tigray region on a camp housing federal troops.

Yanga in top position as Simba face Kagera test

Soccer giants Young Africans (Yanga) are now in the top position of the Vodacom Premier League standings, despite recording a barren draw against Gwambina Football Club in the match played yesterday in Misungwi, Mwanza Region.
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Yanga in top position as Simba face Kagera test

Soccer giants Young Africans (Yanga) are now in the top position of the Vodacom Premier League standings, despite recording a barren draw against Gwambina Football Club in the match played yesterday in Misungwi, Mwanza Region.

Bobi Wine detained after filing presidential forms

Police on Tuesday detained Ugandan presidential aspirant Bobi Wine, his party said, just moments after the pop star-turned-politician registered his nomination to challenge Yoweri Museveni in next year’s election.
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Bobi Wine detained after filing presidential forms

Police on Tuesday detained Ugandan presidential aspirant Bobi Wine, his party said, just moments after the pop star-turned-politician registered his nomination to challenge Yoweri Museveni in next year’s election.

Murders in France are not ‘Islamic’

France has its back to the wall, unnecessarily so. Its coronavirus policy is in a mess. (How come the Asians and Africans can get it right and the Europeans and Americans can’t? Perhaps we are racially inferior.)
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Murders in France are not ‘Islamic’

France has its back to the wall, unnecessarily so. Its coronavirus policy is in a mess. (How come the Asians and Africans can get it right and the Europeans and Americans can’t? Perhaps we are racially inferior.)

Time to make that difficult decision; don’t procrastinate

William Shakespeare had a knack for exploring and expressing the most profound human emotions and instincts in his writings, particularly in his plays that were awash with biting tragi-comedy, fatalism and a whiff of farce that set him apart from his contempo
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Time to make that difficult decision; don’t procrastinate

William Shakespeare had a knack for exploring and expressing the most profound human emotions and instincts in his writings, particularly in his plays that were awash with biting tragi-comedy, fatalism and a whiff of farce that set him apart from his contemporary peers of the time. But arguably, it’s his unique ability to create characters, mostly leaders (kings) who boldly took tough decisions even when they, ironically, seemed to be in their moments of utmost weakness.

Mbowe, Zitto and other opposition leaders released on bail

Chadema national chairman Freeman Mbowe, ACT-Wazalendo leader Zitto Kabwe and other two opposition cadres have been released from police custody.
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Mbowe, Zitto and other opposition leaders released on bail

Chadema national chairman Freeman Mbowe, ACT-Wazalendo leader Zitto Kabwe and other two opposition cadres have been released from police custody.

French airstrikes kill over 50 Al Qaeda-linked jihadists in Mali

The French government said Monday its forces had killed more than 50 jihadists aligned to Al-Qaeda in air strikes in central Mali.
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French airstrikes kill over 50 Al Qaeda-linked jihadists in Mali

The French government said Monday its forces had killed more than 50 jihadists aligned to Al-Qaeda in air strikes in central Mali.

Tanzania electoral watch panel condemns arrest of opposition leaders

The Tanzania Election Watch Panel of Eminent Persons that monitored the General Elections has strongly condemned the systematic arrest of opposition leaders following the conclusion of elections.
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Tanzania electoral watch panel condemns arrest of opposition leaders

The Tanzania Election Watch Panel of Eminent Persons that monitored the General Elections has strongly condemned the systematic arrest of opposition leaders following the conclusion of elections.

Police want former MPs Zitto, Mdee to turn themselves in

The Dar es Salaam Special Zone Police Force has announced the search for former MPs Halima Mdee and Zitto Kabwe while urging them to turn themselves in for questioning.
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Police want former MPs Zitto, Mdee to turn themselves in

The Dar es Salaam Special Zone Police Force has announced the search for former MPs Halima Mdee and Zitto Kabwe while urging them to turn themselves in for questioning.

OPINION: For less-raucous Biden, election hope rests on Pennsylvania

The difference was as stark as any moment during the tempestuous 2020 presidential campaign. While Donald Trump barnstormed five states 48 hours before the election, Covid-conscious Joe Biden homed in on one valuable patch of political turf: battleground Penn
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OPINION: For less-raucous Biden, election hope rests on Pennsylvania

The difference was as stark as any moment during the tempestuous 2020 presidential campaign. While Donald Trump barnstormed five states 48 hours before the election, Covid-conscious Joe Biden homed in on one valuable patch of political turf: battleground Pennsylvania.

OPINION: US campaign enters final day with nation on edge

The US presidential campaign enters its final day Monday with a last-minute scramble for votes by Donald Trump and Joe Biden, drawing to a close an extraordinary race that has put a pandemic-stricken country on edge.
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OPINION: US campaign enters final day with nation on edge

The US presidential campaign enters its final day Monday with a last-minute scramble for votes by Donald Trump and Joe Biden, drawing to a close an extraordinary race that has put a pandemic-stricken country on edge.

OPINION: Drought casts shadow over key Moroccan farming land

Parched fields stretch as far as the eye can see on plains overlooking Agadir in southwestern Morocco, as precious water resources are diverted from the drought-hit agricultural heartland to households.
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OPINION: Drought casts shadow over key Moroccan farming land

Parched fields stretch as far as the eye can see on plains overlooking Agadir in southwestern Morocco, as precious water resources are diverted from the drought-hit agricultural heartland to households.

Killing of Baloch student in Pakistan sparks fury, activists demand justice

Baloch political and human rights activists have displayed their extreme anger over the killing of 25-year-old Hayat Baloch, a science undergraduate at Karachi University.
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Killing of Baloch student in Pakistan sparks fury, activists demand justice

Baloch political and human rights activists have displayed their extreme anger over the killing of 25-year-old Hayat Baloch, a science undergraduate at Karachi University.

Kenyan lawyer surrenders to ICC

Kenyan lawyer Paul Gicheru on Monday surrendered to the International Criminal Court (ICC) following a 2015 warrant of arrest for crimes of corruptly influencing witnesses in the Hague-based court.
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Kenyan lawyer surrenders to ICC

Kenyan lawyer Paul Gicheru on Monday surrendered to the International Criminal Court (ICC) following a 2015 warrant of arrest for crimes of corruptly influencing witnesses in the Hague-based court.

US envoy voices concern over detention of opposition leaders

The US Ambassador to Tanzania, Donald J. Wright has taken to his Twitter account seeking among other things, the release detained opposition leaders.
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US envoy voices concern over detention of opposition leaders

The US Ambassador to Tanzania, Donald J. Wright has taken to his Twitter account seeking among other things, the release detained opposition leaders.

US election 101: How the Electoral College works

Americans go to the polls next Tuesday in an election that could send Democrat Joe Biden to the White House or keep Donald Trump on for four more drama-filled years.
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US election 101: How the Electoral College works

Americans go to the polls next Tuesday in an election that could send Democrat Joe Biden to the White House or keep Donald Trump on for four more drama-filled years.

Trump will lose the November 3 US election in a big way; here’s why

Get your popcorn and find a TV couch. That’s because on November 3, 2020, the sorriest – and saddest – chapter in recent American history will be put to an end. President Donald J. Trump, an evil and dangerous man who shocked the world by capturing the
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Trump will lose the November 3 US election in a big way; here’s why

Get your popcorn and find a TV couch. That’s because on November 3, 2020, the sorriest – and saddest – chapter in recent American history will be put to an end. President Donald J. Trump, an evil and dangerous man who shocked the world by capturing the White House in 2016, will be sent home to New York, or to Mar-a-Lago, his gaudy resort in Palm Beach, Florida.

Fighting crimes against journalist thing

Today, November 2, is International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, an annual commemoration proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2013. This was after the UN was strongly lobbied by the International Freedom of Expr
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Fighting crimes against journalist thing

Today, November 2, is International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, an annual commemoration proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2013. This was after the UN was strongly lobbied by the International Freedom of Expression Exchange (IFEX), a global network of civil society organisations that defend and promote the right to freedom of expression.

Chadema’s Mbowe and Lema arrested for planned demos

Several opposition leaders and officials are reportedly under arrest as police moved to forestall planned demonstrations called to protest the outcome of Tanzania’s General Election held on October 28, and which gave the ruling party an overwhelming victory
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Chadema’s Mbowe and Lema arrested for planned demos

Several opposition leaders and officials are reportedly under arrest as police moved to forestall planned demonstrations called to protest the outcome of Tanzania’s General Election held on October 28, and which gave the ruling party an overwhelming victory.

Election 2020: Nearly half of 29 million registered voters stayed away

An analysis of data released by the National Electoral Commission (NEC) in relation to the October 28, 2020 elections shows that nearly half of registered voters stayed away from the polls.
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Election 2020: Nearly half of 29 million registered voters stayed away

An analysis of data released by the National Electoral Commission (NEC) in relation to the October 28, 2020 elections shows that nearly half of registered voters stayed away from the polls.

Final push to eliminate leprosy in Tanzania needs impetus

Tanzania has recorded a significant decline in cases of leprosy in recent years, however, the country’s final push for elimination of leprosy requires innovation, community involvement and key collaborators in legal and social sectors, said an expert coordi
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Final push to eliminate leprosy in Tanzania needs impetus

Tanzania has recorded a significant decline in cases of leprosy in recent years, however, the country’s final push for elimination of leprosy requires innovation, community involvement and key collaborators in legal and social sectors, said an expert coordinating national efforts to eliminate the bacterial disease.

Zimbabwe's first lady mentioned in gold smuggling case

The name of Zimbabwe’s first lady came up in court papers Friday following the arrest earlier this week of a mining boss for allegedly trying to smuggle gold to Dubai.
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Zimbabwe's first lady mentioned in gold smuggling case

The name of Zimbabwe’s first lady came up in court papers Friday following the arrest earlier this week of a mining boss for allegedly trying to smuggle gold to Dubai.

Zimbabwe first lady mentioned in gold smuggling case

The name of Zimbabwe’s first lady came up in court papers Friday following the arrest earlier this week of a mining boss for allegedly trying to smuggle gold to Dubai.
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Zimbabwe first lady mentioned in gold smuggling case

The name of Zimbabwe’s first lady came up in court papers Friday following the arrest earlier this week of a mining boss for allegedly trying to smuggle gold to Dubai.

Mixed messages from foreign leaders greet Magufuli victory

Mixed reactions have greeted the re-election of President John Magufuli who was announced winner of the 2020 General Election on Friday.
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Mixed messages from foreign leaders greet Magufuli victory

Mixed reactions have greeted the re-election of President John Magufuli who was announced winner of the 2020 General Election on Friday.

Police say holding Mazrui, man stabbed to death in riots

One person was stabbed to death in post-election violence in Rorya District, Mara Region as police reported holding over 100 people following protests countrywide.
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Police say holding Mazrui, man stabbed to death in riots

One person was stabbed to death in post-election violence in Rorya District, Mara Region as police reported holding over 100 people following protests countrywide.

Sean Connery: James Bond actor dies aged 90

Legendary actor Sean Connery, best known for playing fictional spy James Bond, has died at the age of 90, leading to an outpouring of tributes for one of Britain's best-loved screen heroes.
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Sean Connery: James Bond actor dies aged 90

Legendary actor Sean Connery, best known for playing fictional spy James Bond, has died at the age of 90, leading to an outpouring of tributes for one of Britain's best-loved screen heroes.

Life after election: unity, peace, stability

As Tanzania was reaching the climax of its multiparty democratic electoral processes this year – and whose voting countrywide was conducted on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 – the need to stress unity, peace and stability clearly manifested itself.
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Life after election: unity, peace, stability

As Tanzania was reaching the climax of its multiparty democratic electoral processes this year – and whose voting countrywide was conducted on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 – the need to stress unity, peace and stability clearly manifested itself.

Exposing South Sudan governance failure

Apart from the multiple wars that have plagued South Sudan over the past several years, by far the most damaging and frustrating blunder in the day to day governance in this country over the past 15 years, since the end of the liberation war in 2005, is the b
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Exposing South Sudan governance failure

Apart from the multiple wars that have plagued South Sudan over the past several years, by far the most damaging and frustrating blunder in the day to day governance in this country over the past 15 years, since the end of the liberation war in 2005, is the blurred line between professional civil service and political appointments.

Tanzania Election 2020: Opposition parties demand repeat of General election

Leading opposition parties in Tanzania on Saturday, October 31 denounced the results of Wednesday’s General Election and have called for peaceful protests from Monday.
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Tanzania Election 2020: Opposition parties demand repeat of General election

Leading opposition parties in Tanzania on Saturday, October 31 denounced the results of Wednesday’s General Election and have called for peaceful protests from Monday.

Two poll observer missions give opposing views on Tanzania's Elections

Two observer missions for Tanzania elections issued their preliminary reports yesterday providing opposing views of what transpired during the October 28 polls.
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Two poll observer missions give opposing views on Tanzania's Elections

Two observer missions for Tanzania elections issued their preliminary reports yesterday providing opposing views of what transpired during the October 28 polls.

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