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How Tanzania’s dogs are fighting rabies—and why teamwork with locals matters

July 1, 2026

In the Mara region of Tanzania, a different kind of rabies fight is happening. Instead of big yearly drives run by experts, communities are taking charge and vaccinating dogs all year long. This isn’t just about shots—it’s about trust, daily habits, and people understanding why this work matters. E

sports

Adelaide’s Refugee Trio Lights Up Australia’s World Cup Dream

June 12, 2026

Three young footballers who grew up in refugee camps are set to shine for Australia at the World Cup, showing how far the country’s soccer scene has evolved. Mohamed Toure and Nestory Irankunda, both 22‑year‑olds playing in England’s second division, are the coach’s first picks for the opening ga

health

When to Call a Doctor: Why Some Moms Delay Going to the Hospital

June 11, 2026

Many women in Tanzania wait too long before heading to a hospital when they start labor. This delay is the main reason why so many mothers die in developing countries. Even though the government has made hospital births free, it is still hard for many women to reach care quickly. Researcher

health

How Donated Help Fades and Problems Grow in Uganda’s Biggest Refuge Camp

May 27, 2026

In 2025, a sudden stop in outside cash and supplies left aid workers scrambling in Nakivale, one of Africa’s longest-running refugee spots. Many residents woke up to empty clinics and empty ration lines even though the camp had survived for years on foreign donations. Officials say the cuts came fas

health

Ebola’s Rising Threat in Africa: A Call for Action

May 26, 2026

The Ebola crisis in Africa has grown into the continent’s second‑largest outbreak, with a death toll that now tops 220. The World Health Organization reports more than 900 suspected cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where the virus began, and a handful of infections in neighboring Uga

opinion

South Africa’s straying from its heroic past

May 18, 2026

South Africa used to be the world’s textbook example of fighting injustice. Today, it’s watching itself struggle with waves of hate aimed at people from elsewhere on the continent. Shops smashed, families hiding, and whole neighborhoods living in fear—all because some locals are blaming outsiders fo

politics

Mothers of Albinos in Africa Face Tough Trials

May 7, 2026

In many parts of sub‑Saharan Africa, women who raise children with albinism encounter a mix of danger and discrimination. Because myths about albinism spread, these mothers often become targets for violence that goes beyond everyday harassment. Their kids may be hunted or harmed because of bel

finance

Big Loan Approved for Tanzania’s Railway Upgrade: Who’s Paying and Why It Matters

April 25, 2026

Tanzania is getting a massive $2. 2 billion loan to expand its railway network, with Standard Chartered leading the deal. This isn’t just a regular business transaction—it involves export credit agencies and development banks, meaning taxpayers in other countries may also be backing the project. The

health

Understanding mental health struggles among sex workers in Tanzania

April 16, 2026

Tanzania’s sex workers face serious mental health challenges that often go ignored. Studies show nearly half of them deal with depression, while over 40% struggle with anxiety and one in five shows signs of post-traumatic stress. Shockingly, a third have thought about suicide, and nearly 8% have act

crime

A Tragic Trip in Tanzania: A Couple, a Hotel Room, and Unanswered Questions

April 15, 2026

A 31‑year‑old woman named Ashly Robinson, who went by “Ashlee Jenae, ” was found dead in a hotel room in Tanzania last week. She had been traveling with her boyfriend, Joe McCann, the founder of a crypto company called Asymmetric Financial. Two days before she died, Joe had proposed to her, and phot