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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CCM Plans New Primary Elections for Kongwa Seat
The ruling Chama cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party has announced it will hold fresh primary elections for the Kongwa parliamentary seat on Sunday, August 17, 2025. This comes after the passing of former Speaker of the National Assembly Job Ndugai, who was leading
Tanzania Police Urged to Boost Cyber Election Security
Vice-President Dr. Philip Mpango has called on the Tanzania Police Force to strengthen their efforts in monitoring online spaces as the country approaches its upcoming General Election. Speaking at the annual conference for senior police officers held at the Tanzania Police School
Colombian Presidential Hopeful Dies Following Attack
Miguel Uribe, a leading candidate in the upcoming Colombian presidential race, tragically passed away late Monday night, nearly two months after he was critically wounded in a shooting incident during his election campaign. The 39-year-old senator from the conservative party had been
Deadly Assault on Sudan’s Abu Shouk Refugee Camp
At least 40 people have been killed and 19 others injured after fighters from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacked the Abu Shouk camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs) near El-Fasher in North Darfur, Sudan. The camp, home to approximately 450,000 displaced
Rwanda Denies UN Claims Over M23 Rebel Support
The government of Rwanda has strongly rejected recent allegations by the United Nations that its military is backing the M23 rebel group active in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). In an official statement, Rwanda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs dismissed the
Tanzania Military Advances Clean Cooking Energy Initiative
Tanzania’s National Service (JKT) continues to adopt clean cooking technologies across its camps. This initiative is part of the country’s broader National Clean Cooking Energy Strategy (2024–2034), aiming to reduce reliance on traditional fuels that contribute to environmental degradation and health risks.
East Africa Sees Major Drop in Call Rates
Consumers across Tanzania are enjoying significantly lower costs when making calls to other East African Community (EAC) countries, thanks to a new regional initiative aimed at harmonising roaming charges. According to the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA), the average cost of a
Federal Takeover Intensifies Washington Crime Debate
Tensions are rising in the U.S. capital after President Donald Trump announced a sweeping plan to address crime and homelessness, including taking federal control of the city’s police force and deploying hundreds of National Guard troops. Speaking from the White House, Trump
Electric Car Maker Eyes UK Power Market
Elon Musk’s company has applied to the UK regulator Ofgem for a licence to supply electricity directly to homes and businesses across England, Scotland, and Wales. The application, submitted by its UK-based energy division in Manchester, signals the firm’s ambition to expand