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On December 9, 2025, Tanzania observed 64 years since Tanganyika achieved independence. Traditionally a day to celebrate freedom, the occasion was overshadowed by government measures restricting public demonstrations. Activists had planned peaceful protests to demand justice for victims of post-election violence and

The High Court of Tanzania is set to hear a high-profile legal challenge today, Wednesday, 10 December 2025, questioning the appointment of a government commission tasked with investigating post-election unrest. The petition was filed by prominent activist Rosemary Mwakitwange and two co-petitioners,

The Tanzania Police Force, in coordination with other national security agencies, has reassured citizens that they are committed to safeguarding lives and property across the country. Authorities emphasized that their goal is to ensure residents can continue their daily activities in peace,

 Opposition party ACT-Wazalendo has formally filed petitions at the High Court of Zanzibar, seeking legal redress for what it claims were irregularities in the 2025 House of Representatives election. The petitions, which will be mentioned today, 10 December 2025, at the court

Tanzania marked its 64th Independence anniversary on December 9, 2025 under tight security and an unusual quietness in several major cities, following online mobilization by segments of the country’s Gen Z community calling for nationwide demonstrations. The government had earlier urged citizens

Tanzania has expressed confidence in its ability to finance the 2025/26 national budget even if foreign partners delay or withhold assistance, insisting that the country’s growing economic capacity allows it to progress independently. Speaking in a special interview on December 6, 2025,

Tanzania’s Minister of Home Affairs, Boniface Simbachawene, has reiterated that the restrictions on the planned December 9 demonstrations apply only to Tanzanian citizens and have no bearing on foreigners. Addressing questions from reporters regarding concerns raised by human rights organizations over police