JOWUTA chairman Mussa Juma Juma said the conference was an important step towards strengthening relations between Tanzania and Oman, adding that journalists had chosen to play a central role in advancing the longstanding ties between the two countries.

Her first official visit as IPU president was to Israel and Palestine, followed by engagements in countries including Burkina Faso. Parliamentary diplomacy also supported dialogue between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

George Silla, secretary of the Semkela group, said the project would improve their farming efficiency and help them become economically self-reliant, with a target of producing up to 3.5 tonnes of rice.

The project is part of an agreement between Tanzania and Uganda to develop strategic energy projects and is expected to add value to crude oil transported through the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP).

Tanzania’s hosting of the assembly is expected to place Arusha at the centre of international parliamentary diplomacy during the five-day meeting.

In part, the seeds to the conflict now were sown in the 2022 ceasefire.

She will lead talks to form a coalition government and submit a list of cabinet members for the king's approval.

Airtel Africa reported a 31pc revenue growth for the financial year ended June 30, supported by double-digit constant revenue growth across all segments.

Chivayo lived a lavish lifestyle and became a familiar figure not only in Zimbabwe but across Africa through his frequent posts on social media.

Sativa, represented by Advocate Jebra Kambole, had filed the appeal challenging the decision, proceedings and orders issued by the Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court on November 28, 2025, in Criminal Application No. 28115 of 2025.