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President Samia Pays Tribute to Edwin Mtei

January 20, 2026
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has joined Tanzanians from all walks of life in mourning the death of veteran public servant, economist and opposition figure Edwin Mtei, hailing him as a principled leader whose influence on the nation’s economic and political journey will

Europe Pushes Back Against Tariff Threats Over Greenland

January 19, 2026
European leaders have moved to calm rising tensions after  United States President Donald Trump renewed his controversial push to acquire Greenland, coupling the demand with threats of sweeping trade tariffs against key European nations. Denmark’s Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, said Europe would

Butiku Denies Knowledge of Former Envoy Polepole Whereabouts

January 19, 2026
Joseph Waryoba Butiku, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Mwalimu Nyerere Foundation, has publicly dismissed speculation suggesting that he has knowledge of the whereabouts or circumstances surrounding former Tanzanian ambassador Humphrey Polepole, ending weeks of political murmurs and public curiosity.

Samia Congratulates Museveni on Seventh Presidential Victory

January 19, 2026
President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, has congratulated Uganda’s President-elect, Yoweri Museveni, following his victory in the country’s general election held on January 15, 2026, reaffirming Tanzania’s commitment to strengthening long-standing bilateral ties between the two neighbouring states.

ACT Wazalendo Delays Decision on Zanzibar Unity Government

January 19, 2026
The opposition party ACT Wazalendo has yet to declare whether it will participate in Zanzibar’s Government of National Unity following the October 2025 General Election, choosing instead to maintain a cautious silence as political consultations continue. Speaking to journalists in Dar es
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