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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Government Moves to Protect Tanzanian Moral Values
The Tanzanian government is ramping up efforts to defend “indigenous moral values” against what officials call creeping Western cultural influence, as part of a broader campaign led by the Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups. Minister Dorothy Gwajima has
Madagascar Military Installs Colonel as President
Colonel Michael Randrianirina is poised to assume the presidency of Madagascar on Friday, October 17, 2025, following a military intervention that removed President Andry Rajoelina from office. The move comes amid weeks of public protests over poor access to essential services, including
High Court Halts Lissu Treason Trial After Registrar’s Death
The High Court in Dar es Salaam has unexpectedly adjourned the treason trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu following the sudden death of Ms. Asha Mwetindwa, the Deputy Registrar of the Shinyanga sub-registry. The hearing, which resumed on October 15, 2025, was
Global Central Banks Turn to Gold as Confidence in Dollar Wavers
The world’s central banks are buying gold at a pace not seen in decades — a move that has propelled the precious metal to become the second-largest reserve asset globally, after the US dollar. A new report released by the European Central
Tanzania Opens Massive Tender for Non-GMO Grain Exports
Tanzania has launched one of its largest food reserve sales in recent years, inviting local and international buyers to bid for over half a million tonnes of non-GMO grain. The National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) says the move aims to maintain the
Tanzania Military Dismisses Political Social Media Claims
Tanzania’s military has urged citizens to ignore social media posts suggesting that the Tanzania People’s Defence Forces (JWTZ) are involved in politics, calling such claims false and misleading. In a statement issued on Thursday, October 16, 2025, Colonel Bernard Mlunga, the Acting
Gunfire Erupts as Mourners Flee Kasarani Tragedy
What began as a solemn farewell to one of Kenya’s most influential political figures descended into tragedy on Thursday, when police opened fire to disperse thousands of mourners at Kasarani Stadium during the memorial service for the late former Prime Minister Raila
ICC Disqualifies Chief Prosecutor from Duterte Case
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has disqualified its Chief Prosecutor, Karim Khan, from the case against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte due to concerns over a potential conflict of interest. The decision, made by the ICC Appeals Chamber, noted Khan’s prior involvement
Museveni Calls for Unity at NAM Summit Kampala
Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called for renewed global cooperation and solidarity among developing nations during his address at the 19th Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Kampala. The summit, which runs from October 13–16, 2025, gathers foreign ministers