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Africa Confronts Escalating Urban Waste Pollution Crisis

African cities are facing mounting environmental pressure from rapidly increasing solid waste pollution, forcing governments across the continent to introduce tougher regulations and new accountability measures aimed at preventing a worsening public health and ecological crisis. From overcrowded landfills to plastic-clogged waterways
June 3, 2026

Foreign Doctors Challenge Kenya Work Permit Ban

A group of 22 doctors from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) practising in Kenya has filed a legal challenge in the High Court of Kenya, seeking to overturn a government directive that halted the issuance of new work permits for
January 13, 2026

Tanzania Accelerates Clean Cooking Energy Transition

Tanzania has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding access to clean, safe, and affordable cooking energy by mobilizing financing from government institutions, the private sector, development partners, and international organizations supporting the global clean cooking agenda. Speaking during a side event at the
January 13, 2026

Tanzania President Appoints Strategic Advisors for Governance

Tanzania’s President, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, has made significant strategic changes to her advisory team, appointing former Vice President Dr. Philip Mpango and former Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa as her senior advisors. The appointments, announced on January 10, 2026, reflect the president’s
January 12, 2026

TPDF Officers, Civilians Face Ivory Possession Charges

Two officers of the Tanzania People’s Defence Force (TPDF) and three civilians have appeared before Moshi Resident Magistrate’s Court, facing charges of economic sabotage over alleged possession of government-owned wildlife trophies valued at Sh591.3 million. The case, brought before Senior Resident Magistrate
January 10, 2026

Samia Warns Against Actions Threatening National Peace

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has issued a strong warning to individuals she said are being incited to disrupt peace and stability in the country, stressing that Tanzania’s unity must never be sacrificed because of political or personal differences. Speaking on Friday, January
January 10, 2026

Tanzania Steps Up Nationwide Fight Against Drug Trade

Tanzania has intensified its campaign against illegal drugs after a series of coordinated security operations led to major seizures and dozens of arrests across the country, authorities have said. During operations conducted toward the end of December 2025, law enforcement officers intercepted
January 10, 2026

President Samia Urges Vigilance At Sea And Inclusion

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has urged marine scientists and researchers to remain alert and responsible while carrying out their work at sea, emphasizing that Tanzania’s ocean space is not only a source of livelihood but also a sensitive pillar of national security.
January 10, 2026

Kabudi Appointed to Strategic State Minister Role

Tanzania’s President, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, has appointed Professor Palamagamba John Aidan Kabudi as Minister of State in the President’s Office, State House (Special Duties), signaling a strategic reshuffle at the heart of the country’s executive leadership. The announcement was made late
January 9, 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
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