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Tanzania Court Settles Bitter Mosque Ownership Battle

The High Court of Tanzania has delivered a decisive ruling in a long-running dispute over control of a mosque property in Dar es Salaam, affirming that the Registered Trustees of National Muslim Council of Tanzania (BAKWATA) are the lawful owners and administrators

May 11, 2026

Tanzania·Travel

Tanzania’s Rural Fare Crisis Sparks Economic Alarm

A sharp increase in bicycle transport fares across rural Tanzania is exposing the deepening economic strain facing ordinary citizens as inflation and rising living costs continue to ripple through communities dependent on informal transport networks. In several districts of the Simiyu Region,

May 11, 2026

Opportunities·Tanzania

Tanzania Opens Sesame Season Amid Global Price Pressure

The sesame farming sector in Tanzania has entered its 2026/27 trading season with high expectations, even as global market forces continue to reshape prices, demand, and earnings for thousands of smallholder farmers. The new marketing season officially opened on May 8, 2026,

May 8, 2026

Health·Tanzania

Four Held Over Brutal Student Murder In Tanzania

Police in Tanzania have arrested four suspects in connection with the killing of a student from the Institute of Finance Management following the discovery of his body in a river in Dar es Salaam under disturbing circumstances. Authorities from the Dar es

May 7, 2026

Politics·World

President Samia, Ruto Confront Regional Youth Unrest

President of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, has said she held high-level discussions with Kenya President William Ruto on how to address rising youth-led protests across the region, amid growing concerns over political stability and public order in East Africa. Speaking on May

May 6, 2026

Entertainment, Arts & Culture·World

Beyoncé Returns to Met Gala After Decade

Beyoncé made a high-profile return to the Met Gala on Monday, marking her first appearance at the prestigious fashion event in ten years and drawing widespread attention from the global fashion and entertainment industries. The American singer and performer attended the event

May 5, 2026

Entertainment, Arts & Culture·Tanzania

Tanzania Secures Three-Year Miss World Hosting Rights

Tanzania has secured hosting rights for the Miss World pageant for three consecutive years beginning in 2027, in a move officials say is expected to boost tourism, international visibility and cultural exchange. The announcement was made by the Minister for Information, Culture,

May 5, 2026

Technology & Innovation·World

East Africa Pushes Unified Telecom Integration Plan

Kenyan President William Ruto has called for the harmonisation of telecommunications systems across East Africa, proposing a regional framework that would significantly reduce cross-border communication costs and deepen economic integration. Speaking on May 4, 2026, at a Tanzania–Kenya business forum held at

May 5, 2026

Politics·World

IMF Cuts Africa Growth Forecast Amid Global Shock

Sub-Saharan Africa’s economic recovery has suffered a fresh setback after the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank both downgraded their 2026 growth projections, warning that escalating geopolitical tensions linked to the US–Iran crisis are weighing heavily on global markets and African

May 5, 2026

Politics·World

Africa Rail Corridors Reshape Global Power Struggle

African nations are accelerating plans to connect the Atlantic and Indian oceans through strategic rail corridors, as intensifying competition between the United States and China reshapes control over critical mineral supply routes. At the center of this emerging contest are two major

May 5, 2026

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