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Nollywood Star Alex Ekubo Dies At 40

The African entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of celebrated Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo, who reportedly passed away at the age of 40 after a prolonged battle with cancer. News of his death emerged Tuesday evening, sending shockwaves
May 13, 2026

Tanzania Pushes Green Mineral Industrialisation Drive

Tanzania has reaffirmed its strategic commitment to developing its critical mineral sector as a foundation for green industrialisation, emphasizing value addition, local participation, and environmentally sustainable mining practices. The position was outlined in Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, during a regional forum on
April 28, 2026

Civil Groups Debate Tanzania Election Inquiry Report

Civil society organisations and human rights defenders in Tanzania have reviewed the findings of the official inquiry into events surrounding the General Election held on October 29, 2025, while rejecting proposals to establish a new investigative body into the same incidents. A
April 28, 2026

Tanzania Union Sparks Fresh Reform Debate

The Union between Tanganyika and Zanzibar, established in 1964, has reached 62 years, prompting renewed national and international debate over its structure, effectiveness, and long-term sustainability as Tanzania continues to evolve politically, economically, and socially. While widely regarded as one of Africa’s
April 27, 2026

Tanzania Gains UN Drug-Fighting Boost

Tanzania’s efforts to strengthen the fight against drug trafficking and substance abuse have received international recognition, following the donation of advanced laboratory equipment to the country’s anti-narcotics agency by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The Drugs Control and
April 27, 2026

Tanzania Strengthens Protection of Genetic Data

The Tanzanian government has launched an expanded strategy aimed at strengthening the protection of citizens’ genetic data, describing it as a matter of both public health and national security. The initiative, which includes a Sh3.5 billion investment in advanced laboratory equipment and
April 27, 2026

Samia Warns Tanzania Unity Is Weakening

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has cautioned that Tanzania’s long-standing national unity is gradually weakening, calling on young people to take a leading role in restoring and preserving the country’s spirit of togetherness. Speaking during the UVCCM conference held in Tunguu, Zanzibar, to
April 27, 2026

Currency Diversification Reshapes Global Financial Power

A measured shift is underway across international financial systems as policymakers reassess currency exposure and settlement practices. While the change remains gradual, its direction points toward a more diversified and flexible framework. At the centre of this evolution is the , which
April 25, 2026

Tanzania Faces Surge in Illicit Alcohol Trade

The debate over illicit alcohol in Tanzania has intensified following renewed concerns from industry leaders and recent enforcement operations, with experts warning that the problem has reached structural levels that cannot be solved through enforcement alone. The discussion gained momentum after a
April 24, 2026

Tanzania Among Highest Malaria Death Burden

Tanzania has been ranked among the countries with the highest malaria-related deaths globally, highlighting the continued severity of the disease burden in sub-Saharan Africa, according to the World Malaria Report 2025. The report indicates that malaria remains one of the world’s most
April 24, 2026

Court Halts Zambia Lungu Body Repatriation

A legal and political standoff over the final resting place of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu has intensified after South Africa’s High Court issued an order blocking the transfer of his body to Zambia, deepening a dispute that has drawn regional and
April 24, 2026