MWE Correspondent, Author at Media Wire Express

President Samia Declares Public Holiday for National Elections

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has officially declared Wednesday, October 29, 2025, a public holiday to give all citizens the opportunity to participate in the upcoming general elections. The decision underscores the government’s commitment to ensuring maximum voter turnout and promoting democratic

October 24, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Tanzania Court Sides with Lissu in Treason Case Battle

The High Court in Dodoma has upheld an objection raised by opposition leader Tundu Lissu, blocking key evidence that prosecutors sought to use in his ongoing treason trial. The court ruled that digital exhibits — including a video and computer files —

October 24, 2025

Politics·World

Putin Defiant as U.S. Sanctions Tighten Pressure on Russia

In a strongly worded statement from Moscow, President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed that Russia will not be swayed by what he described as “unfriendly acts” from the United States or any other nation. His remarks followed Washington’s decision to impose fresh sanctions targeting

October 24, 2025

Politics·World

Rwanda Welcomes 277 Citizens Returning Home Voluntarily

277 Rwandan nationals have returned home from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), marking another chapter in the ongoing regional effort to support voluntary repatriation and peace in the Great Lakes region. The return, which took place through the Grande Barrière

October 23, 2025

Opportunities·Tanzania

Tanzania Marks Historic Milestone with First-Ever Sugar Exports

After decades of battling sugar shortages and price surges, Tanzania has finally achieved self-sufficiency — and for the first time in its history, the nation has begun exporting sugar to international markets. The achievement marks a major breakthrough for the country’s long-troubled

October 23, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Court Rejects Video Evidence in Lissu Trial

In a landmark decision on October 23, 2025, the High Court in Dar es Salaam ruled in favor of opposition leader Tundu Lissu, rejecting crucial video evidence presented by the prosecution in his ongoing treason trial. The ruling represents a significant moment

October 23, 2025

Opportunities·Tanzania

Tanzania Launches Trial at Mtwara Gas Plant

Tanzania has taken a significant step toward strengthening its energy infrastructure by initiating trial operations at a new gas-fired power plant in Mtwara, with a capacity of 20 megawatts. The facility is expected to enhance electricity supply across the southern regions, particularly

October 23, 2025

Tanzania·Travel

High-Speed Train Derails Near Ruvu Station, Services Disrupted

A high-speed passenger train operating on Tanzania’s Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) derailed early this morning near Ruvu Station in the Coastal Region while traveling from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma. The incident, which occurred around 08:00 hours, caused major disruption to rail

October 23, 2025

Politics·World

Simone Gbagbo Makes Bold Comeback in Ivory Coast Election

The former first lady of Ivory Coast, , Simone Gbagbo, is staging a remarkable political comeback. Once one of the most powerful and controversial women in West Africa, she is now running for president in Saturday’s general election, stepping into the political

October 22, 2025

Politics·World

Regional Observers Begin Mission Ahead of Tanzania Election

With just over a week to go before Tanzania’s general election on October 29, 2025, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has launched its official Election Observation Mission (SEOM) in the country. The deployment aims to assess the strength of Tanzania’s democratic

October 22, 2025

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