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Tanzania Sets Record Budget for Transport

The government of Tanzania has unveiled a comprehensive budget proposal worth TSh2.746 trillion (approximately $1.1 billion USD) for the Ministry of Transport in the 2025/2026 financial year, reflecting an ambitious national push to transform infrastructure and promote regional trade integration. Presenting the
May 15, 2025

Putin Skips Turkey Peace Talks, Delegation Sent

Russian President Vladimir Putin has opted not to attend upcoming peace talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Istanbul, Turkey, signaling continued tension in diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war. Instead, the Kremlin announced that a Russian delegation will represent
May 15, 2025

Chadema Defies Registrar Over Leadership Row

Tanzania’s main opposition party, Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (Chadema), has rejected a directive from the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties annulling recent leadership appointments within the party. The decision, issued on Monday, May 13, 2025, nullified the confirmation of
May 15, 2025

Duterte Wins Mayoral Election While Detained in Hague

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appeared poised to win the mayoralty of his hometown by a significant margin on Monday, despite being detained at the International Criminal Court on murder charges related to crimes against humanity. With 80% of votes tallied in
May 14, 2025

China Cautions UK Over New US Trade Deal

China has voiced strong opposition to the newly signed UK-US trade agreement, warning that the deal may undermine global trade principles and unfairly isolate Chinese interests. The agreement, which was finalized last week, grants British exporters reduced tariffs on products like automobiles
May 14, 2025

Industry Ministry Seeks $135 Billion Budget Approval

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has presented its financial estimates for the 2025/2026 fiscal year, seeking parliamentary approval for a total budget of TZS 135.8 billion, aimed at strengthening the country’s industrial and commercial sectors. Presenting the budget before the National
May 14, 2025

Tanzania’s Democracy at a Crossroads Again

In 1992, Tanzania took a defining step toward political transformation by embracing a multiparty system — a shift led by the country’s founding father, Mwalimu Julius Nyerere. At the time, the move was hailed as a milestone in the country’s pursuit of
May 14, 2025
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