Masauni Urges Regional Cooperation to Protect Lake Tanganyika
The Minister of State in the Vice-President’s Office (Union and Environment), Hamad Masauni, has urged member states of the Lake Tanganyika Authority (LTA) to
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Samia Commends Majaliwa for Dodoma Government City project
President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, has commended former Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa for his contribution to overseeing and
Religious Leaders Urged to Prepare Communities for El Niño
Religious leaders in Tanzania have been urged to use their influence within communities to raise awareness about the potential impacts of El Niño rains
Shaka Praises Samia Over Strategic Projects
Kilosa District Commissioner Shaka Hamdu Shaka has praised President Samia Suluhu Hassan for continuing the implementation of Tanzania’s strategic national development projects, saying her
Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project Reaches Full Capacity
Tanzania’s Deputy Minister for Energy, Salome Makamba, has commended Parliament for its contribution to overseeing the implementation of the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP),
Tanzania Tightens Mining Licence Oversight
Tanzania’s government has outlined stricter regulatory measures to ensure that mining licence holders comply with legal requirements, protect workers’ safety and maintain environmental standards
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Tanzania to Host Key African Transport Summit
Tanzania is set to host the 10th General Assembly of the Ministerial Conference of Eastern, Southern and Northern African States on Maritime Transport (MOESNA) on October 15, 2026, in Dar es Salaam, bringing together 26 ministers responsible for transport and logistics from
Tanzania Joins African Disaster Resilience Summit
Tanzania has joined other African countries in a three-day conference aimed at strengthening disaster risk reduction, improving preparedness and building the continent’s resilience against natural and human-induced disasters in Maputo, Mozambique. Deputy Minister for Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development, Kaspar Mmuya,
Tanzania Police Chief Visits Injured Officers at Muhimbili
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Camillus Wambura on October 12, 2026, visited seven police officers receiving treatment at Muhimbili National Hospital in Dar es Salaam following a road accident in Magole, Kilosa District, Morogoro Region, that claimed the lives of three officers.
Tanzania Prepares Tourist Attractions for Heavy Rains
Tanzania’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism has intensified preparations to protect tourism infrastructure and ensure the continued accessibility of national parks and other tourist attractions ahead of forecast heavy rainfall. Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Dr Ashatu Kijaji, received and
EU Rejects Trump’s Russian Diesel Waiver, Expands Sanctions
The European Union has rejected the prospect of easing pressure on Russia over its war in Ukraine, with foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warning that suspending sanctions on Russian diesel exports would provide Moscow with additional revenue to finance its military operations.
Lavrov Accuses Zelensky of Exploiting Trump Ceasefire
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of using US President Donald Trump’s proposed energy ceasefire to buy time, rebuild Ukraine’s military capabilities and secure additional weapons from European countries. Lavrov made the remarks on October 12, 2026,
Uganda Plans Five-Year Russian Language Deal
Uganda is planning to extend its Russian-language training programme for military personnel through a proposed five-year agreement with Russia, aimed at strengthening communication, professional training and defence cooperation between the two countries. The proposal was presented by Major General Sergei Marchuk, head
Tanzania Marine Police Launch Community Safety Campaign at Feri Fish Market
The Tanzania Police Force Marine Unit has launched the “Ongea na Kamanda” (Talk to the Commander) campaign at Feri Fish Market in Ilala District, Dar es Salaam, to strengthen police-community relations and address safety concerns raised by fishermen and traders. The campaign
Tanzania Moves to Terminate Sh3.38 Billion Ichemba Dam Contract
The Tanzanian government has directed officials to initiate legal procedures to terminate a contractor’s agreement for the construction of the Ichemba Dam in Ulyankulu Constituency, Kaliua District, Tabora Region, after the project recorded only 12 percent progress in two years despite government