semi-autonomous part of Tanzania
ISS Africa Apr 30
Happening now! Scholars, practitioners & policymakers are in Zanzibar for the inaugural #EAC –ISS Expert Dialogue Series on the #EasternDRC .
Over 3 days ... Show more
Starmer congratulates Albanese on re-election, hailing UK-Australia friendship: Anthony Albanese has become the first Australian prime minister to win ...
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"Goodbye Germany" star pregnant in Zanzibar - | then she goes through love hell: The anticipation of her baby is overshadowed by a hospital stay: Franzi Schmidt ...
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Pastor Josh Sullivan in miraculous rescue amid deadly shoot-out: Three suspects were killed in a shoot-out with police during the rescue of American pastor Josh ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2025-04-16-pastors-miraculous-rescue-amid-deadly-shoot-out/
Debris from the bombing of the condemned 9-storey building at Bondeni in Mombasa County on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Some nearby houses were affected ... Show more
US missionary kidnapped in South Africa rescued in 'high-intensity shootout': Police
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American missionary reportedly kidnapped at gunpoint in South Africa during church service
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The ongoing clearance of debris from the demolished 11-storey building at Bondeni in Mombasa County on Saturday, 12th April 2025.
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Christian Lindner and Franca Lehfeldt: This is what their baby should be called: The baby is here, and Lindner and Lehfeldt are overjoyed. Is there still time to ...
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US House Democrats open investigation into Kennedy bird flu response: Democrats on the U.S. House of Representatives oversight committee opened an investigation ...
reuters.com/world/us/house-democrats-open-investigation-into-kennedy-bird-flu-response-letter-2025-04-01/
t.me Mar 29
Edo travellers’ lynching barbaric, unacceptable – Reps: The House of Representatives has condemned the senseless killing of travellers in Uromi ...
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First African safari trip: Best things I did, one regret I have: On my first African safari trip, I'm glad we used a travel agency and took a charter flight to ...
businessinsider.com/first-african-safari-trip-best-things-i-did-regret-zanzibar-2025-3
U.S. Rep. and former Houston mayor Sylvester Turner dies at 70: Turner had been in Washington on Tuesday and attended President Donald Trump's address ...
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Key FactsTributes Flow for Sylvester Turner After Sudden Death
Mar 05 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
- Texas Representative Sylvester Turner passed away following a medical emergency during President Trump's address to Congress.
- Turner, who had just taken office in January, previously served as the mayor of Houston and had a long career in public service.
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries honored Turner as an 'iconic leader' and a 'fighter until the end.'
- His death creates a vacancy that may take months to fill, prompting an outpouring of tributes from colleagues and constituents.
Theft — Abdulrazak Gurnah’s story of lives entwined and divided by love : The Nobel Prize-winner’s latest novel explores themes of personal and political exile ...
ft.com/content/d3027400-64d4-464d-85bf-ed962d184690
House Republicans Unveil Spending Bill to Avert Government Shutdown: Democrats decried the measure as a White House power grab, leaving it unclear whether the ...
nytimes.com/2025/03/08/us/politics/house-gop-spending-bill-government-shutdown.html
Government Shutdown Looms With Senate Democrats Opposing 6-Month Funding Bill: The top Senate Democrat said his members were not ready to provide the votes to ...
nytimes.com/2025/03/12/us/politics/government-shutdown-funding-bill-senate-democrats.html
I stayed at an all-inclusive resort on the African island of Zanzibar: I stayed at the Zawadi Hotel on Tanzania's island of Zanzibar. The all-inclusive resort ...
businessinsider.com/zanzibar-all-inclusive-resort-zawadi-hotel-review
Naseeb Abdul Juma Issack, better known as Diamond Platnumz, is a mega successful Tanzanian bongo flava artist, as well as a businessman and philanthropist. But ... Show more
Neunburger seeks a place of retreat and opens a hotel on Zanzibar: Jürgen Meißner clicks through the picture gallery in his office. "Oh, I have a beautiful hotel ...
onetz.de/oberpfalz/neunburg-vorm-wald/neunburger-sucht-rueckzugsort-eroeffnet-hotel-sansibar-id5039343.html
House censures Rep. Al Green for heckling Trump during speech to Congress: Fewer than 30 members of the House of Representatives have been censured. "Truthfully ...
cnbc.com/2025/03/06/house-censures-rep-al-green-for-heckling-trump-during-speech-to-congress.html
Have MAGA and the Republicans Become the New Snowflakes?
npr.org/2025/03/04/nx-s1-5318102/trump-joint-session-al-green-protest
‘This is not normal’: Who held up the protest sign before Trump’s speech?: Just over the president’s shoulder you may have spotted a small, handwritten sign ...
thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/5178150-this-is-not-normal-who-held-up-the-protest-sign-before-trumps-speech/
Trump’s Defiant Victory Lap, and the Dept. of Education’s ‘Final Mission’: Plus, the sky-high cost of concert tickets.
nytimes.com/2025/03/05/podcasts/the-headlines/trump-address-congress-education.html
Who is Elissa Slotkin, the Democrat rebutting Trump's joint address: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer applauded Slotkin as a "rising star."
axios.com/2025/03/03/elissa-slotkin-democrat-delivering-trumps-rebuttal
Republicans Face Angry Voters at Town Halls, Hinting at Broader Backlash: After a monthlong honeymoon for the G.O.P. at the start of President Trump’s term ...
nytimes.com/2025/02/23/us/politics/republicans-congress-town-halls-trump.html
Alabama House expedites Medicaid for pregnant women, joining other states with high mortality rates
independent.co.uk/news/medicaid-alabama-mississippi-huntsville-arkansas-b2698522.html
China hawk picked for key US Commerce Dept job
reuters.com/world/us/china-hawk-be-picked-key-us-commerce-dept-job-sources-say-2025-02-12/
MSNBC.com Jan 30
Democrats who helped to pass the Laken Riley Act failed their first test of the second Trump era
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Key FactsTrump Signs Laken Riley Act for Immigration Reform
Jan 29 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.go.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.go.com
- Donald Trump signed the Laken Riley Act, mandating the detention of undocumented immigrants charged with crimes.
- The bipartisan bill aims to enforce U.S. immigration laws and was influenced by the murder of Laken Riley, used prominently in Trump's campaign.
- Critics contend the law is overly harsh and risks detaining innocent individuals for minor offenses.
- The bill's enforcement may cost significantly more than anticipated, raising concerns about its feasibility without additional funding.
US Speaker invites Donald Trump to address Congress: U.S. President Donald Trump has been invited to address a joint session of Congress on March 4 ...
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North Dakota House approves legislation ending daylight saving time: The North Dakota House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday that would eliminate ...
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Laken Riley Act: US Congress passes Trump's hardline immigration crackdown bill
wionews.com/world/laken-riley-act-us-congress-passes-trump-crackdown-on-migrant-criminals-and-suspects-8645556
Key FactsLaken Riley Act Approved: Immigration Reform Begins
Jan 22 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.go.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.go.com
- The House approved the Laken Riley Act with a vote of 263-156, initiating significant immigration reform.
- The legislation mandates the detention of undocumented immigrants for specific offenses and allows state attorneys general to sue the federal government.
- It is portrayed as a priority for American safety, receiving support from both Republicans and some Democrats.
- However, critics caution that its implementation may overwhelm immigration resources and complicate border issues.
In 2024 Elections, Most Races Were Over Before They Started: A New York Times analysis shows new maps stifled partisan competition for seats in the House of ...
nytimes.com/2025/01/26/us/politics/2024-elections-congress-state-redistricting.html
Laken Riley Act: Congress passes immigration crackdown in early win for Trump: Forty-six Democrats defy party leadership and cross the political aisle to support ...
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US Congress approves Trump crackdown on migrants: The Laken Riley Act which mandates detention of undocumented immigrants charged with theft-related crimes is ...
standardmedia.co.ke/america/article/2001510201/us-congress-approves-trump-crackdown-on-migrants
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., asked Lee Zeldin, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for director of the Environmental Protection Agency ... Show more
‘Solar Mamas empower our people by giving them electricity’: the women lighting up Zanzibar
theguardian.com/world/2025/jan/15/solar-mamas-empower-our-people-by-giving-them-electricity-the-women-lighting-up-zanzibar
Trump's mega-MAGA moonshot: Washington will soon witness a furious, multitrillion-dollar legislative and lobbying fight that likely will dominate politics.
axios.com/2025/01/05/trumps-mega-maga-moonshot
Postmortem reveals what killed Nakuru man who died shortly after police freed him
nation.africa/kenya/counties/nakuru/postmortem-what-killed-nakuru-man-release-police-custody-4881942
Mapinduzi Cup: Kenya to renew rivalry with Tanzania: Kimanzi believes Stars will pick up the pace amid rebuilding and new faces.
standardmedia.co.ke/sports/football/article/2001509195/mapinduzi-cup-kenya-to-renew-rivalry-with-tanzania
Here’s How Mike Johnson’s Speakership Bid Could Come Undone: The House must choose a speaker before it can swear in new members and certify Donald J ...
nytimes.com/2025/01/02/us/politics/mike-johnson-speakership-vote-explainer.html
Harambee Stars battle Tanzania in high-stakes Mapinduzi clash: The top two teams with the most points will advance to the final.
nation.africa/kenya/sports/football/harambee-stars-battle-tanzania-in-high-stakes-mapinduzi-clash-4880318
Matt Gaetz Finds Support in His Former District in Florida: Republicans in the Panhandle district he represented before stepping down last month said Mr ...
nytimes.com/2024/12/23/us/politics/florida-matt-gaetz-panhandle-district.html
Key FactsGarland's DOJ Leaves Gaetz Uncharged
Dec 24 24 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: salon.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: salon.com
- Attorney General Merrick Garland declined to prosecute former Congressman Matt Gaetz despite substantial evidence and witness testimonies regarding his alleged misconduct.
- The House Ethics Committee report indicated significant evidence of Gaetz violating federal and state laws, including paying for sex and drug use.
- The investigation faced obstruction from the Department of Justice, which cited internal policies to withhold information about Gaetz and his accusations.
- Critics argue that the decision not to charge Gaetz reflects political considerations, while others like Joel Greenberg faced prosecution for similar offenses.
Republican congresswoman living in care facility after she was found wandering ‘confused’
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US averts shutdown as Trump sets the stage for his presidency: President-elect Donald Trump is setting the stage for his presidency after Congress narrowly ...
cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-transition-government-shutdown-12-21-24/
Key FactsNew Strategies for Liberal Resistance Against Trump in 2025
Dec 23 24 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Democrats and their allies are committed to organizing an effective opposition to Trump and Republican control.
- Strategic confrontations in various arenas, including Congress and the courts, are planned to counter Trump.
- The political landscape has changed since Trump's first term, strengthening resistance while facing internal challenges.
- Democrats must focus on a new strategy that addresses voter concerns rather than solely opposing Trump.
LIVE: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken testifies at a House of Representatives committee hearing on the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan
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Popular TikTok trend at Forodhani Gardens banned by Zanzibar authorities : Despite its popularity, makachu poses serious risks. Performers often face the ...
nation.africa/africa/news/popular-tiktok-trend-at-forodhani-gardens-banned--4868010
US government avoids shutdown after funding bill clears Congress: Had an agreement not been done, public service employees could have missed out on pay before ...
news.sky.com/story/us-government-avoids-shutdown-after-funding-bill-clears-congress-13277288
Congress Approves Full Social Security Benefits for Public Sector Retirees: The popular measure gives full benefits to millions of people who currently receive ...
nytimes.com/2024/12/21/us/congress-social-security.html
Whale makes epic migration, astonishing scientists : A humpback whale makes one of the longest and most unusual migrations ever recorded, raising alarm.
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How Each House Member Voted on the Bills to Avoid a Government Shutdown: The House passed a measure to fund the federal government for a few months ...
nytimes.com/interactive/2024/12/19/us/politics/shutdown-house-vote-live.html
AOC Seeks House Post That Would Make Her a Top Foil to Trump: After years of challenging her party from the left, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ...
nytimes.com/2024/12/06/nyregion/aoc-house-oversight-committee.html
Key FactsOcasio-Cortez Aims for Leadership on Oversight Committee
Dec 06 24 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thehill.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thehill.com
- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has announced her candidacy to lead Democrats on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee.
- She is competing against Rep. Gerry Connolly to succeed Rep. Jamie Raskin, who is moving to the Judiciary Committee.
- Ocasio-Cortez advocates for a younger generation of leaders, while Connolly highlights his extensive experience.
- This role will be crucial for countering the Republican agenda and potential investigations into the Biden administration.
Montana legislators reject bathroom ban for transgender representative: Montana legislators on Tuesday rejected an attempt to ban a transgender member of the ...
reuters.com/world/us/montana-legislators-reject-bathroom-ban-transgender-representative-2024-12-04/
13,000 km for love - | the incredible journey of a humpback whale: Marine biologists trace the 13,000-kilometer journey of a humpback whale
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Humpback whale makes world's longest and most unusual migration : Scientists have been left astonished by a humpback whale which made the longest and most ...
wionews.com/science/humpback-whale-makes-worlds-longest-and-most-unusual-migrations-783188
Key FactsHumpback Whale Breaks Migration Record
Dec 13 24 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- An adult male humpback whale swam over 8,000 miles from Colombia to Tanzania, likely in search of a mate.
- This journey represents the longest recorded migration for the species and was detailed in the journal Royal Society Open Science.
- Environmental changes and competition for mating may have influenced the whale's unusual behavior.
- The research emphasizes the importance of protecting the oceans, as humpback whales traverse international waters.
Historic! Malahoo Forte tables Bill to amend Constitution to replace King Charles with Jamaican president
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/10/historic-malahoo-forte-tables-bill-amend-constitution-replace-king-charles-jamaican-president/
Ohio House passes bill to protect patients from sexual abuse by doctors, nurses: Ohioans are one step closer to protection from sexual abuse by medical ...
dispatch.com/story/news/2024/12/10/ohio-passes-bill-to-protect-patients-after-dispatch-investigation/76889227007/
Bills raising unemployment benefits in Michigan to $614 a week pass state House: The bill expands jobless benefits in Michigan to a maximum 26 weeks ...
freep.com/story/news/politics/2024/12/10/michigan-unemployment-bills-to-expand-benefits-pass-house/76896645007/
NC Democrats to watch next year as GOP says it expects to have ‘working supermajority’
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article296313594.html
Lidl has these offers from Monday (December 9th, 2024): Fashion from Sylt, men's razors and more
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House Blocks Release of Matt Gaetz Ethics Report as Republicans Close Ranks: In largely party-line votes, the House turned back two measures that would have ...
nytimes.com/2024/12/05/us/politics/matt-gaetz-ethics-report-blocked-house.html
Key FactsHouse Republicans Block Release of Gaetz Ethics Report
Dec 06 24 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- House Republicans voted to block a Democrat-led effort to release an Ethics Committee report regarding Matt Gaetz.
- The vote, which was 206 to 198, raises concerns about the potential public availability of the investigation's findings.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson claimed the report is irrelevant since Gaetz is no longer in Congress.
- Democrats expressed disappointment over the outcome, highlighting serious allegations against Gaetz, including sexual misconduct and drug use.
As Ohio recreational marijuana sales near $200M, future of program remains in flux
dispatch.com/story/news/state/2024/12/08/ohio-recreational-marijuana-sales-hit-200m-what-comes-next/76710609007/
Value ‘a major theme’ for holiday travellers: Mauritius, Zanzibar, Thailand, Bali and Dubai remain the firm favourite destinations for South Africans heading out ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/lifestyle/travel/2024-12-08-value-a-major-theme-for-holiday-travellers/
Paid articlePaywall Michigan Senate votes to expand unemployment benefits to 26 weeks: Senators voted to restore the 26 weeks of unemployment benefits residents were eligible for ...
freep.com/story/news/politics/2024/12/06/michigan-unemployment-benefits-senate-26-weeks/76803572007/
The GOP's Majority in the House Is the Slimmest in Decades – This Is What it Means for Them
usnews.com/news/politics/articles/2024-12-05/the-gops-majority-in-the-house-is-the-slimmest-in-decades-this-is-what-it-means-for-them
Nadler to Relinquish Democrats’ Top Judiciary Post, Bowing to Calls for Change: Democrats’ longtime leader on the panel faced a challenge from Representative ...
nytimes.com/2024/12/04/us/politics/nadler-raskin-judiciary-committee.html
Key FactsNadler Exits Judiciary Race, Endorses Raskin
Dec 04 24 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thehill.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thehill.com
- Rep. Jerry Nadler is resigning from his position as the leading Democrat on the Judiciary Committee while backing Jamie Raskin.
- This decision indicates a significant transformation in a powerful committee responsible for overseeing the second Trump administration.
- Nadler emphasizes the importance of generational change and commends Raskin's leadership qualities.
- Raskin's upcoming role positions him as a key adversary to Trump within Congress.
House Republicans Target McBride With Capitol Bathroom Bill: G.O.P. lawmakers whose leaders have pressed to roll back transgender rights around the country moved ...
nytimes.com/2024/11/19/us/politics/sarah-mcbride-nancy-mace-capitol-bathroom-bill.html
Marjorie Taylor Greene to Lead ‘DOGE’ Panel and Work With Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy
nytimes.com/2024/11/21/us/politics/marjorie-taylor-greene-doge-elon-musk-vivek-ramaswamy.html
House Ethics Panel Was Set to Vote to Release Report Critical of Matt Gaetz: The committee has been investigating allegations that Mr. Gaetz, President-elect ...
nytimes.com/2024/11/13/us/politics/matt-gaetz-ethics-committee-report.html
Key FactsJohnson Requests Halt on Release of Gaetz Report
Nov 15 24 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
- House Speaker Mike Johnson requested that the Ethics Committee refrain from releasing its report on Matt Gaetz.
- The investigation into Gaetz, who resigned this week, has been ongoing since 2021 and includes serious allegations.
- Johnson emphasized that making the report public would violate House rules and traditions.
- There is bipartisan support in the Judiciary Committee for accessing the Ethics Committee's findings.
US Presidential Election Results 2024: Follow the 2024 US presidential election results as they come in with BBC News. Find out if Trump or Harris is ahead as ...
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Key Facts2024 Elections: When Will We Know the Results?
Nov 06 24 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailystar.net
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailystar.net
- The U.S. election may be historically close, leading to potential delays in counting ballots.
- Citizens do not vote directly for the president but for members of the Electoral College who elect the president.
- Experts caution about possible delays due to legal challenges and slow counting in battleground states.
- The deadline for certifying results is December 11, followed by formal procedures leading up to the inauguration on January 20.
Johnson doesn't rule out use of recess appointments: The House Speaker said "there may be a function" to facilitate the use of recess appointments ...
axios.com/2024/11/17/johnson-trump-recess-appointment-senate-confirmation
Sarah McBride, a Delaware state legislator, is set to become the first openly transgender person elected to Congress after she won a race for the House of ... Show more
Sarah McBride Wins House Seat, Becoming First Openly Transgender Member of Congress - The New York Times
Sarah McBride Wins House Seat, Becoming First Openly Transgender Member of Congress - The New York Times
Key FactsSarah McBride: First Openly Transgender Congress Member
Nov 06 24 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: axios.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: axios.com
- Sarah McBride won her race to become the first openly transgender person elected to the U.S. Congress.
- She secured 58% of the votes, succeeding Lisa Blunt Rochester, who becomes the first Black senator from Delaware.
- McBride's campaign focused on bipartisan collaboration rather than her identity.
- Her career includes roles in community advocacy, as a state senator, and as a spokesperson for the Human Rights Campaign.
BREAKING: Republicans keep control of the House of Representatives, NBC News projects, handing President-elect Donald Trump's party full control of Congress ... Show more
