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Brics Reshapes Global Economy Beyond Dollar

For nearly eight decades, the United States dollar has stood at the center of global finance, dominating international trade, energy markets and central bank reserves. But a new financial contest is emerging as BRICS nations push to build alternative systems that could
July 25, 2026

Pinda to Launch Eastern Zone Nane Nane

Mizengo Pinda, the former Prime Minister of Tanzania and current presidential advisor on agriculture, is scheduled to inaugurate the Eastern Zone Nane Nane Agricultural Exhibition this coming Saturday at the Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere showgrounds in Morogoro Region. The Nane Nane event,
July 31, 2025

Tz and Grenada Deepen Economic and Diplomatic Cooperation

Tanzania has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ties with Grenada, with a particular focus on creating jobs for youth and advancing industrial development. The pledge was made by Tanzanian Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa during a meeting with Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell,
July 31, 2025

Ivory Coast President to Seek Fourth Term Amid Political Strife

Ivory Coast’s incumbent President Alassane Ouattara, aged 83, has formally declared his intention to run for a fourth term in the presidential election scheduled for October 2025. This announcement has stirred significant political debate within the country, especially given the controversial constitutional
July 30, 2025

Tundu Lissu Legal Case Faces Further Delay

Government prosecutors have asked the Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court for more time to finalize legal procedures required to transfer the high-profile treason case involving opposition politician Tundu Lissu to the High Court of Tanzania. The delay is attributed to a pending decision
July 30, 2025

CCM Drops Dozens of MPs Ahead of Election

With national elections looming, Tanzania’s long-ruling political party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), has taken a bold step by excluding over 30 incumbent Members of Parliament (MPs) from its initial list of approved candidates. This major shake-up follows the party’s internal vetting process,
July 30, 2025

Germany, UK, France in Joint Push to Ease Gaza Crisis

In a strong display of diplomatic solidarity, the governments of Germany, France, and the United Kingdom are coordinating a foreign ministerial visit to Israel next week. The purpose: to push for immediate humanitarian access and a de-escalation of the growing Gaza crisis.
July 30, 2025

Minister Kombo Applauds Africa CDC’s Pan-African Health Work

Tanzania’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, has commended the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) for its leading role in advancing public health and disease prevention across the African continent. During his
July 29, 2025

Netherlands Bans Israeli Ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir from Entry

The Netherlands has officially barred two senior Israeli ministers—Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir—from entering the country, citing concerns over their far-right political positions and inflammatory rhetoric amid the ongoing Israel–Hamas war. The decision, confirmed by Dutch Foreign Ministry officials on Monday, marks
July 29, 2025
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