MWE Correspondent, Author at Media Wire Express

Tanzania Battles Rising Threat of Antibiotic Misuse

Across Tanzania, a quiet but alarming trend is emerging — pharmacies are increasingly selling antibiotics and other prescription drugs without requiring a doctor’s prescription. What was once a tightly controlled practice meant to ensure safe medication use has now turned into a

November 12, 2025

Education·World

UNESCO Declares Swahili Official Global Language

Tanzania is celebrating a proud moment after the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) officially recognized Kiswahili as one of its working languages. The historic decision was announced on November 11, 2025, during the organization’s General Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan,

November 11, 2025

Politics·World

Hannibal Gaddafi Freed After a Decade in Detention

Hannibal Gaddafi, the youngest son of the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has finally been released from detention in Lebanon after nearly ten years behind bars. His release on Monday, November 10, 2025, marks the end of a long and controversial chapter

November 11, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Opposition Leaders Plan Urgent Meeting Over Nationwide Unrest

The main opposition party in Tanzania, Chama Cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA), has announced plans to convene an emergency Central Committee meeting in Dar es Salaam to discuss the recent wave of unrest that erupted in several regions of the country on

November 11, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Defence Chiefs Gather in Arusha For Diplomacy

The Arusha Regional Commissioner, CPA Amos Gabriel Makalla, on Monday officially welcomed top defence and security officials from 16 nations who arrived in Tanzania for a five-day study visit organized by the National Defence College (NDC). The delegation of 72 senior officers

November 11, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

President Mwinyi Charts New Course for Zanzibar’s Development

President Hussein Ali Mwinyi has officially launched the 11th House of Representatives in Chukwani, Unguja, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the island’s governance. The ceremony, attended by government officials, diplomats, and invited guests, set the tone for the next

November 11, 2025

Politics·World

Museveni Confirms Arrest of Missing Kenyan Activists

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has for the first time admitted that two Kenyan human rights activists who disappeared more than a month ago were being held by his country’s security forces. The activists, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, were detained on October

November 10, 2025

Politics·World

Ruto Calls for Stronger Democracy Across East Africa

Kenyan President William Ruto has underscored his belief that democracy remains the best system of governance—despite its many challenges. Speaking in Doha, Qatar, on November 9, 2025, during the World Summit for Social Development, Ruto said that genuine democracy thrives where leaders

November 10, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Lissu’s Treason Trial Begins Without His Presence

The treason trial of Tundu Lissu, chairman of Tanzania’s opposition party Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA), commenced today at the High Court’s Masjala Ndogo division in Dar es Salaam, notable for the absence of the accused. Lissu was not brought to court due

November 10, 2025

Business·Tanzania

Zanzibar Ports Reduce Food Import Fees by 80 Percent

The Zanzibar Ports Corporation (ZPC) has announced an 80 percent reduction in import levies for all food items entering the islands from mainland Tanzania. The policy, effective from November 10 to November 24, 2025, covers ports across Unguja and Pemba, including Malindi,

November 10, 2025

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