SADC Praises Tanzania Clean Cooking Energy Strategy
The Southern African regional bloc has commended Tanzania’s approach to expanding access to clean cooking energy, describing it as a practical and results-driven model
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Committee Inspects Progress at Julius Nyerere Dam
A government oversight committee has expressed satisfaction with the progress and performance of the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project following an official inspection visit conducted
Court Appeal Throws Tundu Lissu Trial Into Limbo
The treason trial facing opposition leader Tundu Lissu has been put on hold indefinitely, introducing fresh uncertainty into a case that has drawn nationwide
Tz, Issues Public Alert: Rising Cases of Influenza and Dengue
The government of Tanzania has issued a renewed public health alert following an increase in seasonal respiratory infections and ongoing regional risks linked to
Tanzania Links Security With Economic Growth Momentum
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has underscored the critical role of national security in supporting Tanzania’s economic growth, highlighting that a stable and secure environment
Court Weighs New Evidence In Lissu Treason Case
The High Court in Dar es Salaam is expected to rule on whether prosecutors can introduce additional evidence in the treason case facing Tundu
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Mob Kills Parliamentary Candidate After Barroom Dispute in Siha
Tension gripped Kilingi Village in Siha District after a tragic incident in which a parliamentary candidate from the Civic United Front (CUF) was killed by angry residents following an alleged stabbing during a late-night argument. The deceased, identified as Daudi Ntuyehabi, was
Tanzania Drafts Law on Organ Transplants
The Tanzanian government is finalising a groundbreaking law that will not only regulate organ transplantation but also create a clear legal framework for advanced regenerative and aesthetic medical services including hair restoration, skin rejuvenation, and anti-ageing therapies. The upcoming Organ Transplantation Bill
Man Jailed for Brutal Attack on Boy Over Stolen Egg
A court in Manyara Region has sentenced a 42-year-old man to six years in prison and fined him one million Tanzanian shillings after finding him guilty of brutally assaulting a 13-year-old boy, cutting off both of his ears over the theft of
Tanzania Engages U.S. Diplomatically Over New Visa Bond Rule
The Government of Tanzania has begun diplomatic discussions with the United States following Washington’s recent decision to introduce a visa bond requirement for Tanzanian nationals applying for short-term business and tourist visas. According to an announcement from the U.S. Department of State,
Trailblazer Edith Kisamo Empowers Tanzania’s Aviation Future
The first female B1-licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer in Tanzania, Edith Kisamo is spearheading a transformation in aviation training and certification across East Africa. As CEO Aerolink Solutions Tanzania Limited and Accountable Manager of a leading aviation training firm, Kisamo is encouraging more
ICC Convicts Former Militia Chief for Darfur Atrocities
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has found former Janjaweed commander Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, widely known as Ali Kushayb, guilty of 27 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity for his role in the brutal conflict that ravaged Sudan’s Darfur region
EAC Faces Growing Strains Amid Civil Society Alarm
Regional unity within the East African Community (EAC) is showing signs of strain, as civil society organisations warn that corruption, trade barriers, digital inequality, and insecurity are threatening to stall decades of integration efforts. These concerns were voiced during the 2025 East
High Court Petition Filed Over Alleged Abduction of Polepole
The mystery surrounding the alleged abduction of former Tanzanian Ambassador to Cuba, Humphrey Polepole, has taken a new turn after his legal team filed a constitutional petition at the High Court in Dar es Salaam, demanding that authorities reveal his whereabouts and
Somalia to Introduce Kiswahili in National Schools
Somalia has announced plans to introduce Kiswahili into its national school curriculum — a decision hailed as both historic and strategic. The announcement was made by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud during the East African Conference (EACON 2025) in Mogadishu, where he described