Swahili Today

Zambians are voting today in a closely watched presidential election that will determine whether President Hakainde Hichilema remains in power for another five years. Polling stations opened across Zambia on Thursday, August 13, as millions of registered voters cast their ballots in presidential, parliamentary and local elections. President Hakainde Hichilema, 64, is seeking a second term after…

The dispute between FIFA and some of the world’s most powerful football confederations has turned more serious, with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), Concacaf and UEFA issuing a joint letter accusing FIFA’s leadership of a fundamental failure of judgement and a breach of trust. The letter, signed by AFC President Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Concacaf President Victor Montagliani and…

Kenyan President William Ruto‘s daughter, Charlene Ruto, has become the centre of attention after her engagement to Tanzanian technology entrepreneur Isaya Yunge, bringing together two young figures from neighbouring East African countries. The couple reportedly formalised their relationship through a traditional Kalenjin Koito ceremony held on Saturday, August 8, at President Ruto’s Intonna…

Tanzania’s opposition leader Tundu Lissu has accused Tanzania’s prosecution of delaying his treason trial by taking the case to the Court of Appeal, saying someone must ultimately be held accountable for the 166 days lost during the legal proceedings. Lissu made the remarks on Monday, August 10, 2026, as his treason trial resumed before a three-judge panel of the High Court’s Dar es Salaam…

FIFA has strongly defended President Gianni Infantino and warned against what it described as an ongoing effort to undermine both the organization and the mandate given to its president by its member associations. In a statement issued through its spokesperson, FIFA said it would not support, facilitate or tolerate any attempt to influence the election of its president outside the organisation’s…

Rwanda has confirmed that it is holding discussions with several European countries over possible cooperation on migration, while stressing that no agreement has been reached so far. Government spokesperson Yolande Makolo, during an interview with Royal FM on Thursday, said the discussions are focused on the possibility of establishing a temporary system for receiving and accommodating migrants…

Jorge Messi, the father and longtime representative of Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68 in his hometown of Rosario, Argentina, after a prolonged illness. Jorge reportedly died on Friday night at a clinic in Rosario, where he had been receiving medical care. His death comes less than two months after the Messi family confirmed that he was facing a health…

Namibia’s Affirmative Repositioning (AR) political party has challenged the appointment of Deputy Chief Justice Petrus T. Damaseb to Tanzania’s commission investigating violence and alleged criminal offences linked to the country’s October 2025 General Election. In a statement issued after Damaseb was selected to join Tanzania’s Presidential Commission of Inquiry, AR called on the senior…

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has officially inaugurated the Presidential Commission of Inquiry tasked with investigating those responsible for violence and alleged violations of the law during and after the country’s October 2025 General Election. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony at the State House in Dar es Salaam on August 7, 2026, President Samia said the commission had…

Namibia’s Chief Justice Peter S. Shivute has appointed the country’s Deputy Chief Justice, Justice Petrus T. Damaseb, to serve as a commissioner on Tanzania‘s Criminal Commission of Inquiry established to investigate alleged criminal offences linked to the country’s October 29, 2025 General Election. According to a statement issued by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) of Namibia on August 5,…

Tanzania and Uganda have taken another major step in expanding their energy partnership after President Samia Suluhu Hassan and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop an oil refinery and regional energy hub in the northern Tanzanian city of Tanga. The agreement, signed at State House in Dar es Salaam, brings together the Tanzania…

Nearly 30 years after the fatal shooting of rap legend Tupac Shakur, the long-awaited murder trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis is set to begin next week, marking a major milestone in one of the most high-profile unsolved cases in music history. Jury selection is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 10, with the trial expected to last at least four weeks. Davis was arrested in September 2023 and…

The Gambia Immigration Department (GID) has officially unveiled specially designed maternity uniforms for pregnant immigration officers, in a move aimed at improving workplace welfare and enabling expectant officers to continue performing their duties comfortably and with dignity throughout pregnancy. According to local media reports, the department said the new uniforms were designed…

Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni arrived at State House in Dar es Salaam on Wednesday, August 6, for the start of his official visit to Tanzania, where he is expected to hold high-level talks with President Samia Suluhu Hassan and participate in several state engagements. Upon his arrival, Museveni signed the official State House guest book before being formally received for the visit,…

Eighty-one years ago today, on August 6, 1945, the United States dropped the atomic bomb “Little Boy” on Hiroshima, instantly changing the course of human history. In a matter of seconds, tens of thousands of people were killed. By the end of that year, an estimated 140,000 people had died from the blast, burns, and radiation, while countless survivors carried physical and psychological scars for…

North African clubs have once again underlined their dominance in African football after the release of the latest CAF Club Rankings for the 2026/27 season, with teams from the region occupying nine of the top 10 places. South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns remain Africa’s highest-ranked club with 73 points, but they are the only team outside North Africa to feature in the top 10. Egyptian giants Al…

Ugandan authorities are seeking answers after four members of the country’s boxing team were reported missing in Scotland following the conclusion of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Police Scotland confirmed they had received reports that several members of the Ugandan boxing delegation were unaccounted for after the Games and said officers were working alongside the UK Home Office to…