MWE Correspondent, Author at Media Wire Express

Mussa Zungu Poised to Become Tanzania’s Next Speaker

Veteran lawmaker Mussa Zungu is on the verge of becoming Tanzania’s eighth Speaker of Parliament after members of the ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), overwhelmingly endorsed him as their official candidate ahead of the 13th Parliament’s opening session. In a tightly

November 10, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

ACT-Wazalendo Takes INEC to Court Over Disputed Special Seats

A new political storm is brewing in Tanzania after opposition party ACT-Wazalendo declared it will take the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to court, accusing it of miscalculating votes in a way that unfairly denied the party its rightful share of special-seat

November 10, 2025

Politics·World

U.S. Boycotts G20 Summit in South Africa Over Rights Dispute

The United States has confirmed that it will not send any government representatives to the upcoming G20 Summit in South Africa, following President Donald Trump’s decision to boycott the event, citing alleged human rights abuses in the host country. In a statement

November 8, 2025

Politics·World

Ruto Urges Ukraine to Free Detained Kenyans

Kenya’s President William Ruto has appealed to the government of Ukraine to release several Kenyan nationals reportedly being held in the country after being misled into joining the ongoing war against Russia. According to information from State House, President Ruto held a

November 8, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Mwanza Court Detains 172 Over Violent District Clashes

Authorities in Mwanza have brought 172 residents before the Nyamagana District Court to face a series of serious criminal charges, including armed robbery, willful destruction of property, unlawful assembly, and disorderly conduct. The suspects appeared before several magistrates on Friday, November 7,

November 8, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Ruling Party Claims 113 of 115 Women’s Special Seats

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed the appointment of 115 women to parliament under the special-seats quota, with one slot still pending as elections in the Fuoni and Siha constituencies await conclusion. Out of the 115 names released, the ruling

November 8, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Tanzania Parliament Speaker Election Race Takes Unexpected Turn

In a sudden shift ahead of the 13th session of the National Assembly of Tanzania in Dodoma, former Speaker Tulia Ackson has officially withdrawn from the contest to retain her seat. The announcement, made on Friday 7 November 2025, clears the path

November 8, 2025

Health·World

Tanzanian Intern’s Remains Return Home After Two Years

The remains of a 21‑year-old Tanzanian student, sent home after enduring more than two years of anguish, have finally been returned, bringing some solace to his grieving family. The young man, who travelled to Israel through an agricultural training programme, was among

November 7, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Observers Urge Overhaul After Tanzanian Vote Crisis

International observer teams have raised serious concerns about the conduct of Tanzania’s 29 October general election. While logistical efforts by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) were broadly noted, major democratic issues overshadowed the process. The mission of the Southern African Development Community

November 7, 2025

Politics·World

Putin Sends Special Message to Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu

President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania on Thursday received a special message from Russian President Vladimir Putin. The message was delivered at the State House in Chamwino, Dodoma by Russian envoy Sergei Kiriyenko on November 6, 2025. The closed-door meeting, which lasted

November 7, 2025

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