Five people died when the Kitaita mine collapsed in Morogoro, Tanzania, according to The Chanzo. The incident occurred in Gairo District and adds to a series of mining fatalities reported in the country this year, including a recent death in Songwe. Further details about the collapse were not provided in the initial report.

The government has extended a security operation in Marsabit for an additional 30 days, declaring multiple areas as dangerous. The affected locations include Hillo Gorgora, Hillo Orofa, Hillo Walkite, Hillo Tanzania, and several others, as part of ongoing efforts to address security concerns in the region.

According to Kotido district authorities, at least 15 people have died from suspected hunger-related illnesses due to a prolonged drought that has devastated crops and left thousands of households facing severe food shortages. The deaths have been reported since June across several sub-counties, including Napumpum, Longaroe, Maru, and Rengen, as the food crisis worsens in the region.

Six workers were trapped after a five-storey building under construction collapsed in Ogembo, Kisii County, on Tuesday evening, according to The Kenya Times. Emergency teams were immediately deployed to the scene amid concerns that workers could be buried beneath concrete, steel and other construction materials. The Kenya Red Cross confirmed its personnel were responding alongside county emergency teams as rescue efforts got underway at the site of the collapse.

The Ugandan Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has suspended gold mining activities in Kayungwe sub-county, Kanungu district, due to unlicensed operations, environmental degradation, and public health concerns. This decision follows an influx of residents to Kanoni village over the past two months, drawn by reports of gold deposits in the area.

A new initiative in Morogoro region aims to convert wildlife areas into agricultural land, promoting farming and addressing food security. This project is expected to enhance local livelihoods while managing wildlife conservation effectively. The initiative has sparked discussions on its potential impacts on the ecosystem and local communities, according to JamiiForums.