International observers of Tanzania’s October 29, 2025, General Election have issued recommendations for improving future polls, including reforming the electoral system to enhance fairness and strengthen democracyRead More
International observers of Tanzania’s October 29, 2025, General Election have issued recommendations for improving future polls, including reforming the electoral system to enhance fairness and strengthen democracyRead More
By: Abigail Teye In a modest apartment in Labadi, One Don, a young man in his late twenties, rolls a joint with practiced ease. He explains that he quit drinking alcohol years ago in favour of smoking weed. “I stopped drinking and started smoking weed because drinking brings shame,” he says. “Weed is very healthy for the body. It makes your skin look good and helps you gain weight. As you can see, I wasn’t like…
Read moreGermany has pledged €49 million to support the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in advancing peace, security, economic development and health initiatives across the subregion. The commitment follows successful bilateral negotiations on development cooperation held between ECOWAS and the German Government at the ECOWAS Commission Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria, on 4 and 5 November 2025. The new funding is aimed at deepening collaboration between Germany and ECOWAS to promote stability, good governance and sustainable…
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