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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Putin and Trump Hold Alaska Talks Over Ukraine Crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump are scheduled to meet in Alaska on Friday for a landmark summit aimed at addressing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The summit, taking place at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson near Anchorage, represents the first
Tanzania Advances Nationwide Clean Cooking Campaign
Tanzania’s Ministry of Energy has emphasized its commitment to ensuring that citizens adopt clean cooking energy, urging households to move away from traditional fuels such as firewood and charcoal, which pose serious health and environmental risks. The announcement was made in Dar
Tanzania Electoral Commission Completes Presidential Forms
Tanzania’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to finalize the distribution of presidential nomination forms today, marking a key milestone in preparations for the country’s upcoming general election. Justice Jacobs Mwambegele, INEC’s chairperson, confirmed that forms have already been handed out
South Korea Court Rejects Baby Shark Lawsuit
South Korea’s highest court has closed a long-running copyright dispute over the viral children’s hit “Baby Shark” ruling that a U.S. composer’s claim did not meet the originality standards required for legal protection. On Thursday, the Supreme Court of South Korea upheld
Russia Tightens Grip on Messaging App Calls
Russia has moved to restrict voice and video calls on two of the world’s most widely used messaging platforms in what experts see as another step toward tightening state control over the country’s internet The announcement, made this week by Roskomnadzor—Russia’s media
Tanzania Opposition Pushes Bold Union Restructuring Plan
A bold political proposal is once again stirring debate across Tanzania, as opposition leaders revive the long-disputed idea of restructuring the Union into a three-government system. In its newly launched 2025–2030 election manifesto, the opposition party has pledged to pursue a constitutional
China Launches Groundbreaking AI-Driven Agent Hospital
A landmark moment in healthcare innovation arrived this week as researchers at Tsinghua University introduced the world’s first fully AI-operated “Agent Hospital.” This visionary virtual hospital runs entirely on intelligent agents—14 AI doctors and 4 AI nurses—that diagnose, treat, and manage follow-up
Tanzania Secures Approval for Direct Nigeria Flights
Tanzania has taken a major step toward launching direct passenger flights between Dar es Salaam and Lagos after receiving formal clearance from Nigeria’s aviation authorities. The milestone comes with the issuance of a Foreign Carrier Operation Permit (FCOP), officially presented in Abuja
Tanzania Sets Sights on Becoming Mining Equipment Hub
Tanzania is stepping up efforts to transform itself into a key manufacturing and service centre for the mining sector across Sub-Saharan Africa. The government is working to attract new investments that will enable the local production of mining machinery and spare parts,