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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Tanzania Launches Livestock Salt Production Factory
Tanzania has taken a significant step toward value addition in its mining sector with the official launch of a livestock nutritional salt production facility in Uvinza District. The initiative aligns with President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s call to enhance the economic benefits of
Shinyanga Mine Collapse Sparks Urgent Rescue Efforts
Rescue teams in Shinyanga District, northern Tanzania, are racing against time to save miners trapped underground after the collapse of the Nyandolwa gold mine in Mwenge Ward. Officials say at least two people have died, while more than 20 remain unaccounted for.
King Charles Leads UK in Emotional VJ Day 80th Anniversary
Britain has marked the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day, a historic moment that ended the Second World War. The commemoration was held at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, bringing together veterans, members of the royal family, and hundreds
Putin Silent as Trump Summit Talks Begin in Alaska
Russian President Vladimir Putin remained silent on Friday when pressed by reporters about the ongoing war in Ukraine, moments before beginning a high-profile summit with U.S. President Donald Trump and senior officials at Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson in Anchorage. As journalists shouted questions
Trump, Putin Talk in Alaska, No Deal Yet
United States President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin met face-to-face in Alaska on Friday, a high-stakes encounter that many hoped would bring progress toward ending the war in Ukraine. Instead, the meeting ended without a breakthrough, though both leaders described
Senegal Debates Asset Disclosure Law Amid Controversy
Senegal is moving to strengthen financial transparency among public officials through amendments to its 2014 asset declaration law. The revised legislation, which is expected to be debated in the National Assembly on August 18, 2025, aims to expand the range of officials
Ethiopia Faces Human Rights Challenges Amid Regional Tensions
Ethiopia is grappling with significant human rights concerns and escalating regional tensions, as highlighted in the U.S. Department of State’s 2024 report. The report details widespread abuses, including extrajudicial killings, arbitrary detentions, and reports of torture, particularly in the Amhara and Oromia
France Acknowledges Colonial Repression in Cameroon
France has publicly recognized its role in suppressing Cameroon’s independence movement, marking a rare admission of the country’s colonial-era abuses. French President Emmanuel Macron conveyed the acknowledgment in a letter to Cameroonian President Paul Biya, describing actions carried out by French authorities
Zelenskyy Meets Leaders Ahead of Trump-Putin Summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to Berlin this week for high-level talks with European leaders and U.S. President Donald Trump, just days before Trump is scheduled to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. The virtual summit in Berlin brought together leaders