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
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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
Dar Fibre Boom Sparks Regulation, Urban Planning Concerns
The fast-growing spread of fibre-optic cables across Dar es Salaam is transforming how residents connect to the internet, but it is also raising new
Tanzania Extends Election Violence Inquiry Amid Rising Questions
The government of Tanzania has granted a 42-day extension to a national commission investigating violent unrest linked to the October 2025 general election, in
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Germany Halts EU Refugee Resettlement Amid Political Shift
Germany has admitted 942 refugees so far this year through a European Union resettlement programme, offering new homes to people fleeing conflicts in countries such as Sudan, Syria, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Eritrea. But since a new coalition
Record Humanitarian Deaths Spark Global Alarm
The United Nations (UN) has sounded the alarm after revealing that a record 383 humanitarian aid workers were killed in conflict zones worldwide in 2024. Nearly half of these deaths occurred in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, making it one of the deadliest
Sudan Urges Colombia to Stop Mercenary Recruitment
Sudan has made a direct appeal to Colombia, calling on the South American nation to immediately halt the recruitment and deployment of mercenaries into its war-torn territory. Prime Minister Kamil Idris, in a letter published by the state news agency SUNA and
Tanzania Boosts Climate Services with Regional Support
Tanzania has taken another step forward in strengthening its climate and weather monitoring capacity, thanks to new equipment and technical support from the Southern African Development Community Climate Services Centre (SADC CSC). This week, a delegation of regional climate experts visited the
Tanzania Promises SADC Observers Full Cooperation in 2025 Polls
Tanzania has reassured its regional partners that it is ready to conduct a free, fair, and transparent general election scheduled for 29 October 2025. The government has pledged full cooperation to the Southern African Development Community (SADC) electoral observers who will monitor
Bobi Wine Confirms 2026 Presidential Bid
Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, better known as Bobi Wine, has once again stepped into Uganda’s political spotlight, confirming his candidacy for the upcoming 2026 presidential election scheduled for January. The announcement came after senior officials from his party, the National Unity
M23 Rebels Miss Doha Peace Deal Deadline
Peace talks between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group aimed at ending the long-standing conflict in eastern Congo have hit a major setback. The rebels did not attend scheduled talks in Doha on August 18, 2025, citing
Trump Urges Zelenskyy to Consider Diplomatic Solution
U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has the power to end the ongoing war with Russia almost immediately—if he agrees to specific political concessions. Trump indicated that any peace deal might involve Ukraine abandoning plans to join NATO
Zanzibar Aviation Industry Thrives Under Reform Agenda
Zanzibar’s aviation industry is flying higher than ever, with new figures showing a dramatic rise in both passenger numbers and revenues. The boom is being widely attributed to President Hussein Mwinyi’s reform-driven economic agenda, which has put a strong focus on modernizing