Tanzania

**WARNING:** Cyclone Hidaya Weakens but Brings Chaos to Tanzania Coast – Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Wreak Havoc on East Africa!

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NAIROBI, Kenya – Cyclone Hidaya weakened significantly as it neared the coastline of Tanzania, according to the country’s meteorology department. The cyclone is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to the region through Sunday, prompting officials to urge residents to exercise caution. While specific information on the updated maximum wind speeds of the cyclone was not provided by the meteorology department, concerns about potential hazards remain high. As heavy rains and strong winds …

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Tanzania Tragedy: Sea Turtle Meat Eats Away Lives – 8 Children and 1 Adult Dead, 78 Hospitalized in Zanzibar

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ZANZIBAR, Tanzania – Tragedy struck Pemba Island in the Zanzibar archipelago as authorities reported the deaths of eight children and one adult, with 78 others hospitalized after consuming sea turtle meat. Despite being considered a delicacy by the locals, the consumption of sea turtle meat in Zanzibar has periodically led to fatalities due to chelonitoxism, a form of food poisoning. The adult who tragically passed away was identified as the mother of one of the …

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