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President Samia Suluhu Wins Tanzanian Election Amid Unrest and Opposition Outcry ……….. Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been declared the winner of the country’s presidential election, securing nearly 98% of the vote, the BBC reported. The electoral commission said…

21 Killed, Dozens Missing After Landslide in Western Kenya ………… At least 21 people have been confirmed dead following a landslide in western Kenya’s Marakwet East region after heavy rainfall, the BBC reported. Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen said more than…

Political Deadlock in Austria Over Proposed Hijab Ban for Girls ———————————— Austria’s government plan to ban the hijab for girls under 14 has reached a political stalemate after the Social Democratic Party (SPÖ) announced its opposition, saying it would not…

Zohran Mamdani’s Speech on Muslim Identity Resonates Nationwide ————————————— A speech by New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has gone viral, drawing more than 25 million views and sparking nationwide discussion about Muslim identity and Islamophobia in U.S. politics,…

WHO warns of growing Mpox trends worldwide, condemns killing of patients in Sudan’s El Fasher ————————————————- The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Friday that 17 countries in Africa have experienced ongoing active transmission of mpox over the past six…

WHO: Mpox now detected in more countries, with 17 deaths in Africa over six weeks ————————————————- The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Friday that 17 countries in Africa have experienced ongoing active transmission of mpox over the past six…

Swiss-based climate scientists report rising eco-anxiety as hope in 1.5C goal fades ————————– Climate change is not only reshaping ecosystems and human activity, but it is also taking an emotional toll on those who study it, Anadolu Agency reported citing…

US Government Shutdown Forces Radio Free Asia to Suspend News Operations ————————— Radio Free Asia (RFA) has been forced to suspend its news gathering and broadcasting operations across multiple platforms due to the ongoing US government shutdown and resulting funding…

Tanzania Election Result Triggered Widespread Protests and Accusations of Repression ———————————— President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been declared the winner of Tanzania’s October 29 2025 presidential election with approximately 97.66% of the vote, according to the national electoral commission, as…

Extremists Exploit Online Platforms to Fuel Political Violence — NYU Report ……………. Extremist groups are increasingly using online platforms to recruit supporters and promote violence for political ends, according to a new report by New York University’s Stern Center for…