Donald Trump has been sworn in as America's 47th president. He got to work quickly after the ceremony, after announcing his plans to sign a slew of executive orders on his first day in office.
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Tanzania's president Samia Suluhu Hassan has confirmed a case of Marburg virus disease in a remote part of the country. It comes after the health minister rejected that there were any cases in the country.
With Trump taking office as US President for the second time, the UK's Foreign Secretary David Lammy stated that he "welcomed the election" and looked "forward to working with Donald Trump".
Tanzania's ruling party has nominated President Samia Suluhu Hassan as candidate for president, months ahead of general elections. The 64 year old took office in 2021 following the sudden death of John Magufuli.
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Once a sceptic who said a few years ago that Bitcoin “ seems like a scam,” Trump has embraced digital currencies with a convert’s zeal.
Extensive investigations and tracing operations are underway to find those officials who aided his escape between Shaft 11 and the Stilfontein police holding cells,”
According to the military, a group of around 60 miners allegedly armed with "pump-action guns and homemade weapons" forced their way into the AngloGold Ashanti site and exchanged fire with soldiers, leading to the deadly response.
Authorities revealed that "Tiger" escaped custody during the police operation, reportedly aided by corrupt officials. An investigation is underway to track down those who helped facilitate his escape.
Thousands in Beitunia celebrated the release of 90 Palestinian prisoners as part of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. The next exchange is scheduled for Saturday as fragile truce holds.
