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Serbia Envoy Hails Mtumba Development as Diplomatic Hub

Serbian Ambassador to Tanzania Jovica Topalović has praised the development of the Government City at Mtumba in Dodoma, saying the project presents Tanzania with an opportunity to strengthen the environment for diplomatic activities and relations with other countries. The ambassador made the
August 15, 2026

Putin and Trump Hold Alaska Talks Over Ukraine Crisis

Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump are scheduled to meet in Alaska on Friday for a landmark summit aimed at addressing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The summit, taking place at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson near Anchorage, represents the first
August 15, 2025

Tanzania Electoral Commission Completes Presidential Forms

Tanzania’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to finalize the distribution of presidential nomination forms today, marking a key milestone in preparations for the country’s upcoming general election. Justice Jacobs Mwambegele, INEC’s chairperson, confirmed that forms have already been handed out
August 15, 2025

Tanzania Opposition Pushes Bold Union Restructuring Plan

A bold political proposal is once again stirring debate across Tanzania, as opposition leaders revive the long-disputed idea of restructuring the Union into a three-government system. In its newly launched 2025–2030 election manifesto, the opposition party has pledged to pursue a constitutional
August 14, 2025

Tanzania Leads Landmark SADC–U.S. Dialogue Forum

Senior officials from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the United States met in Antananarivo for the inaugural SADC–U.S. Senior Officials Dialogue Forum. The event represents a major step in strengthening cooperation between the two partners. Tanzania’s Permanent Secretary in the
August 14, 2025

Trump Eases Rocket Launch Rules, Boosts Space Industry

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on August 13, 2025, aimed at relaxing federal regulations for commercial rocket launches. The order is intended to simplify the permitting process by removing or speeding up environmental reviews for launch licenses managed by
August 14, 2025

Tanzania’s 2025 Election Campaigns Officially Begin

As Tanzania approaches its general elections scheduled for October 29, 2025, the political atmosphere is heating up. The official campaign period begins on August 28, and political parties are intensifying their preparations to reach voters across the country. The ruling party, Chama
August 14, 2025

Museveni Warns Ugandans Against Paying for Access

President Yoweri Museveni has cautioned citizens against giving money to individuals who claim they can arrange meetings with him, calling the practice “unacceptable” and warning that it undermines trust in government institutions. Speaking during a meeting with the Army Council at State
August 14, 2025

Tanzania Court Reviews Closed Trial for Tundu Lissu

Government lawyers have requested that the trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu, chairman of Chadema, not be broadcast live, citing concerns for the safety and anonymity of secret witnesses. The plea was filed on Wednesday by Solicitor General Nassor Katuga before Resident
August 13, 2025

EU Leaders Urge Trump to Ensure Europe’s Security

European Union leaders have appealed to U.S. President Donald Trump to safeguard European security ahead of his upcoming summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. The meeting, scheduled for Friday, is expected to focus on the ongoing Ukraine conflict, now in
August 13, 2025
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