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Tanzania Government Urges Banks to Ease Local Loans

The Tanzanian government has instructed banks working with local councils to simplify access to small business loans, acknowledging that strict requirements have been preventing many citizens from benefiting from the 10 percent council loan scheme. Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba told Parliament that
January 29, 2026

Pope Leo Reaffirms Ties With Tanzania

Tanzania has once again affirmed its long-standing relationship with the Holy See following a high-level meeting between the country’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, and Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican City. The audience, held at
January 29, 2026

Unity Seen as Path to Tanzania’s New Constitution

A Tanzanian Member of Parliament has urged the nation to put unity and respect at the heart of the long-awaited constitutional reform process, warning that divisions could once again derail hopes for a new supreme law. Addressing Parliament in Dodoma on Tuesday,
January 28, 2026

President Samia to Mark Birthday With Tree Planting

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected today to mark her 66th birthday by leading a major tree-planting campaign in Zanzibar, turning the personal milestone into a national call for environmental protection and climate action. The president is scheduled to join residents
January 27, 2026

Africa Faces Pivotal Elections Across Continent in 2026

Africa is entering a decisive year for democracy as multiple nations prepare to hold elections that could reshape political landscapes and governance across the continent. Following a tense general election in Uganda last week, several countries have scheduled presidential and general elections
January 26, 2026

Former Minister Simbachawene Accepts Dismissal, Remains Loyal

Former Tanzania Minister of Home Affairs and Member of Parliament for Kibakwe Constituency, George Boniface Simbachawene, has publicly welcomed President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s decision to revoke his ministerial appointment, describing the move as constitutional and necessary for strengthening government performance. Speaking to
January 26, 2026
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