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Epstein Files Mention Tanzania, Kenya For Children trafficking

Newly released documents from the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) have outlined fresh details about the late Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged international trafficking network, with references to several East African countries, including Tanzania and Kenya, appearing in travel records and correspondence. The
February 6, 2026

President Samia Appoints Makonda Information Minister

 President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, has appointed Paul Christian Makonda as the new Minister for Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, continuing a series of Cabinet adjustments aimed at strengthening government performance and public communication. The appointment
January 9, 2026

Kigali Refugees Call for Action on Hate Speech

Congolese refugees living in Rwanda have renewed their appeal to the international community, calling for firm action against what they describe as persistent hate speech targeting Tutsi communities and the Banyamulenge in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The appeal was made
January 8, 2026

Anti-Graft Agency Clarifies Cash Seizure Amount

 Tanzania’s anti-corruption authority has moved to clear the air after conflicting reports emerged over a high-profile cash seizure linked to the arrest of two foreign nationals in Dar es Salaam, saying the amount recovered was significantly lower than initially claimed. The Prevention
January 8, 2026

Maria Nyerere Calls for Unity Through Dialogue

Maria Nyerere, the widow of Tanzania’s founding leader Julius Nyerere, has appealed to Tanzanians to hold firmly onto unity and to use dialogue as the main tool for addressing the challenges currently facing the nation. Speaking at her home in Msasani, Dar
January 8, 2026

Tanzania Tightens Grip on Unaccredited Journalism Practices

Tanzania’s media regulator has raised fresh concern over the re-emergence of individuals carrying out journalistic duties without proper authorization, warning that the practice undermines professionalism and public trust in the media. In a statement issued on January 7, 2026, the Journalists Accreditation
January 8, 2026
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