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ARUSHA: YOUNG people across Eastern Africa have been urged to take a leading role in addressing the region’s growing drug challenge through prevention, education and active participation in policy discussions. The call was made by the Commissioner General of the Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA), Mr Aretas Lyimo during the closing of the three-day East African Youth Forum on Drugs 2026 in Arusha today.

ARUSHA: CONSTRUCTION of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has surpassed 81 per cent completion, marking significant progress on one of the region’s largest energy infrastructure projects. The update was provided by Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) Director of Planning and Investment, Mr Derick Moshi, during an energy opportunities symposium organised by EACOP and TotalEnergies for university students in Arusha.