Lightning Tragedy Claims Young Lives In Dar es Salaam
A tragic incident has shaken the community of Dar es Salaam after three pupils from Msongola Primary School lost their lives when lightning struck
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Tanzania Empowers Youth Through Strategic Mining Reforms
The Government of Tanzania is accelerating youth participation in the mining sector with a series of initiatives aimed at boosting skills, investment access, and
Experts Warn of Risks in Oil Exploration on Lake Tanganyika
Experts Warn of Risks in Oil Exploration on Lake TanganyikaTanzania’s decision to open the door for potential oil exploration in Lake Tanganyika has sparked
MPs Impressed by Katente Gold Processing Technology
Members of Tanzania’s Parliamentary Standing Committee on Energy and Minerals have expressed admiration for the advanced technology being used at the Katente Gold Processing
Zanzibar Suspends Alcohol Sales During Holy Ramadan Month
Authorities in Zanzibar have reinforced a long-standing restriction on the sale of alcohol during the holy month of Ramadan, warning that the ban applies
Tanzania Secures Growing Maize Export Market In Congo
Farmers in Tanzania are expected to benefit from a more reliable market for their maize after a delegation from the Democratic Republic of the
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High-Speed Train Derails Near Ruvu Station, Services Disrupted
A high-speed passenger train operating on Tanzania’s Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) derailed early this morning near Ruvu Station in the Coastal Region while traveling from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma. The incident, which occurred around 08:00 hours, caused major disruption to rail
Tanzania Women’s Groups Unite to Champion Equal Voice in Upcoming Election
With the general election just days away, a coalition of women’s rights and civil-society organisations in Tanzania has urged citizens especially women to take an active role in shaping the country’s future by turning out in large numbers to vote on October
CIP-AFRICA Highlights Voter Sentiment Ahead Elections
With only six days left before Tanzania’s general elections on October 29, 2025, a recent nationwide poll provides a clear snapshot of voter sentiment and priorities. The findings were released by the Research and Publications Department of CIP-Africa. Speaking to journalists, Thabit
Simone Gbagbo Makes Bold Comeback in Ivory Coast Election
The former first lady of Ivory Coast, , Simone Gbagbo, is staging a remarkable political comeback. Once one of the most powerful and controversial women in West Africa, she is now running for president in Saturday’s general election, stepping into the political
Regional Observers Begin Mission Ahead of Tanzania Election
With just over a week to go before Tanzania’s general election on October 29, 2025, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has launched its official Election Observation Mission (SEOM) in the country. The deployment aims to assess the strength of Tanzania’s democratic
Nigeria Fuel Tanker Explosion Kills Dozens in Niger State
At least 35 people have been confirmed dead after a fuel tanker overturned and exploded in northern Niger State on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, in one of Nigeria’s deadliest transport disasters this year. According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the
Samia Urges Peaceful Voting as Tanzania Prepares for Polls
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has called on Tanzanians to turn out in large numbers for the upcoming October 29, 2025 general elections, assuring citizens that the only “march” expected on that day will be the peaceful one towards polling stations. Addressing a
Zitto Pledges Equal Identity for All Kigoma Residents
In the bustling border town of Kigoma, where the waters of Lake Tanganyika meet the heart of western Tanzania, one issue continues to define everyday life identity. For many locals, having a National Identification Authority (NIDA) card is not just about paperwork;
Kenya’s Highest Honour Bestowed Upon Raila Odinga
Kenya came together in a rare moment of unity and reflection as President William Ruto posthumously awarded former Prime Minister Raila Odinga The nation’s highest civilian decoration the Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart (C.G.H.) during the 2025 Mashujaa Day