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Tanzania: Met Gala 2026 Showcases Rare Tanzanite Necklace Worth U.S.$15m
[Daily News] New York — TANZANIA has taken centre stage in the global luxury gemstone market after Indian billionaire Sudha Reddy showcased a rare tanzanite necklace valued at over 15m US dollars (about 39bn/-) at the Met Gala 2026.
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Tanzania: Dr Samia Warns Sworn-in Leaders Against Self-Glorification As Leadership Is Trust
[Daily News] Dodoma — PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has issued a stern warning to newly sworn-in leaders, stressing that leadership positions are a trust and not an opportunity for self-glorification or superiority.
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Tanzania: Munisi Appointed As Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office
[Daily News] Dodoma — President Samia Suluhu Hassan has stated that the appointment of Dr Eveline Munisi as Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office (Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations) was based on her competence, professionalism, and commitment to building Tanzania beyond ideological divisions.
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Kenya: Explainer – Why Fuel Is So Expensive in Kenya – and Where Your Money Goes
[Africa Check] Kenya fuel prices surged in mid-April 2026, reigniting fierce debate over the role of taxes and levies in petrol pricing.
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Africa: Kenya’s Sarah Mose Makes Huge Splash On Opening Day of Africa Swimming Championships
[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, May 6, 2026 – Kenyan swimmer Sarah Mose won bronze on Day One of the Africa Aquatics Swimming Championships in Oran, Algeria on Wednesday morning.
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Kenya: Petition Filed Against Parliament Over Kenyatta Benefits Review
[Capital FM] A Nairobi-based advocate has moved to court seeking urgent intervention to stop a parliamentary process that could review and potentially alter the retirement benefits of former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
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East Africa: IGAD Unveils Regional Youth Coalition to Shape Climate Policy, Drive Climate-Resilient Agriculture
[Capital FM] Nairobi — A new regional youth-driven platform aimed at tackling climate change and strengthening food systems in Eastern Africa has been officially launched in Nairobi, marking a key step in placing young people at the centre of climate action.
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Ethiopia: Ethiopia Marks Scientific Breakthrough With Successful Marburg Vaccine Trial – Ministry
[ENA] Addis Ababa — The Ministry of Health announced the successful completion of its first clinical trial for a Marburg virus vaccine.
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Kenya: Nairobi Hospital Board Member Job Obwaka Died of Cardiac Arrest – – Autopsy
[Capital FM] Nairobi — A postmortem examination has confirmed that renowned gynecologist and board member of The Nairobi Hospital, Job Obwaka, died of cardiac arrest.
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Kenya: Former Kenya Women’s 7s and 15s Coach Oloo Is Dead
[Capital FM] The Kenyan rugby fraternity is in mourning following the passing of Felix ‘Ade’ Oloo Otieno, a hero whose influence reshaped the landscape of women’s rugby in the country.