By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Jamhurimedia
Tanzanian Energy Minister Juma Z. Homera is attending the 17th ministerial meeting of the International Energy Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Held on 11 and 12 October 2026, the meeting brings together more than 70 countries around energy security and sustainability, reports Jamhurimedia.
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The Houthis attack Saudi facilities and infrastructure, threatening shipping and driving up oil prices.
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19 OctEgyptian expert says Saudi military aid depends on its needs18 OctEgypt pledges defensive support to Riyadh if requestedTanzanian deputy minister Hamis Mwinjuma has ordered the Tanzanian Copyright Society and publishers to step up the fight against book piracy. He also called for industry professionals to meet within two weeks and for implementation reports before 16 October, reports JamhuriMedia.
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The Tanzanian government will allocate 600 million shillings to build the Kitandililo health centre in Makambako by December 2026. Minister Riziki Shemdoe announced the funding at a public meeting held during Vice-President Deogratius Ndejembi’s visit to Njombe region, reports Jamhurimedia.
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Simba SC beat Yanga 2-1 in the Tanzanian league in Dar es Salaam, thanks to goals from Neo Maema and Elie Mpanzu. Peter Shalulile scored for Yanga in the match played on 10 October 2026, HabariLeo reports.
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The 26th African Savings and Credit Co-operatives Congress is bringing together more than 1,200 participants from about 28 countries in Tanzania from 11 to 16 October 2026. Its organiser, Hassani Mnyone, believes the event can boost local businesses and strengthen the country's appeal for conferences and tourism, reports the Daily News.
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Tembo Queens prepare for African championshipsTanzania’s women’s football team for players with disabilities, the Tembo Queens, has begun preparations for the African championships scheduled for December. According to Khalidi Msabaha, communications officer for the Tanzania Association of Football for the Disabled, players completed a first one-week training camp and are awaiting a response on funding for another camp.
Djibouti retires 379 public-sector employees in 2026Djibouti’s Ministry of Labour announced that 379 civil servants and contract employees would retire in 2026, including 281 civil servants whose retirement takes effect on 1 October under an official decision. Minister Yonis Ali Guedi described the departures as a step towards renewing public-sector staffing and transferring skills, according to La Nation.The week in Africa
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