Chinese Factory Owner Found Dead in Dar es Salaam Plant
A Chinese factory owner has been found dead inside the premises of his industrial facility in Mabibo Sokoni, Ubungo District, Dar es Salaam, in
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Tanzania Begins Pension Payments for Kagera War Veterans
Tanzania has announced the completion of a long-awaited process to begin pension payments for veterans who fought in the historic Kagera War but were
Tanzania Targets Eight Million Jobs in Five Years
Tanzania has unveiled an ambitious plan to create eight million jobs within the next five years, with the government increasingly looking beyond its borders
Tanzania Moves to End ‘Lumbesa’ Crop Trade System
Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has announced a sweeping push to modernize Tanzania’s agricultural trading system, declaring an end to the long-criticized “lumbesa” practice that
Tanzanian Seafarer’s Body Returns After Attack
The body of Tanzanian seafarer Mchama Mongu, who died while on duty in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has arrived in the country through
Tanzania Opens Major Probe Into Election Violence
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has ordered a sweeping criminal investigation into violence linked to Tanzania’s disputed 2025 election period, signaling a potentially historic attempt
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Russia Issues Evacuation Warning Over Kyiv Threat
Russia has issued a formal warning advising foreign diplomatic missions and international organizations to consider withdrawing non-essential personnel from Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, amid rising fears of a potential escalation tied to upcoming World War II commemorations. The advisory comes as tensions intensify
Trump Halts Naval Escort Mission Near Hormuz
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has announced a suspension of U.S. naval escort operations for commercial vessels affected by disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, in what officials describe as a move aimed at creating space for renewed diplomatic
Uganda Passes Controversial Freedom Protection Bill
The Parliament of Uganda has passed a controversial piece of legislation known as the Freedom Protection Bill, following significant amendments made in response to strong public and political criticism. Lawmakers approved the bill after removing several disputed clauses that had initially drawn
Central African Republic Election Results Delayed Amid Strike
The publication of election results in the Central African Republic has been delayed after workers at the country’s National Elections Authority launched a strike over unpaid salaries, deepening uncertainty in a nation already facing significant political and economic pressures. According to local
Four Held Over Brutal Student Murder In Tanzania
Police in Tanzania have arrested four suspects in connection with the killing of a student from the Institute of Finance Management following the discovery of his body in a river in Dar es Salaam under disturbing circumstances. Authorities from the Dar es
WHO Investigates Hantavirus Outbreak On Cruise Vessel
The World Health Organization has launched an intensified investigation after seven passengers aboard a cruise ship travelling toward Cape Verde tested positive for Hantavirus, raising international concern over a potential health emergency at sea. Global health authorities, however, say preliminary findings suggest
China Backs Iran Nuclear Rights Amid Tensions
China has reaffirmed its support for Iran’s right to pursue peaceful nuclear energy, while calling for urgent de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East amid growing fears of wider regional instability. The position was outlined by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during
Tanzania Orders Doctors Back Public Service
The Minister for Health in Tanzania, Mr Mohamed Mchengerwa, has directed health professionals trained at government expense to return to public service, in a renewed push to address rising maternal and infant mortality rates across the country. Opening a Health Ministry Workers’
Tanzanian Tanzanite Shines At Met Gala
Indian billionaire and philanthropist Sudha Reddy made a striking global fashion statement at the 2026 Met Gala after wearing a $15 million tanzanite necklace sourced from Tanzania, placing one of Africa’s rarest gemstones at the center of one of the world’s most