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 Mourns Death of Former Speaker Job Ndugai
Tanzania is in mourning following the death of Job Yustino Ndugai, the former Speaker of the National Assembly and long-serving Member of Parliament for Kongwa. Ndugai passed away earlier today in Dodoma, the country’s capital, while undergoing medical treatment. The announcement of
Sri Lankans Among Seven in Massive Tanzania Drug Bust
Seven people, including two foreign nationals from Sri Lanka, have been charged before the Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court in Dar es Salaam for allegedly trafficking over 11.5 tonnes of a suspected herbal narcotic substance. The consignment, weighing 11,596.43 kilograms, was discovered hidden
Uganda Student Jailed After TikTok Remarks Against Museveni
A university student in Uganda has been sentenced to two months in prison after posting a TikTok video criticizing President Yoweri Museveni and Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, sparking national and international debate over freedom of speech in the East African nation.
Tanzania Agencies Unite to Boost Revenue Collection
Four major Tanzanian government agencies have agreed to form a joint executive committee aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and boosting government revenue collection efforts. The historic agreement was reached during a meeting held at the headquarters of the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA)
US Accelerates Plans For Moon Nuclear Reactor
The United States is fast-tracking the development of a nuclear fission reactor for deployment on the Moon, a strategic move aimed at cementing America’s lead in what officials are calling the second space race. According to a report by Politico, acting NASA
Tanzania Deepens Global Ties with $1.2 Billion Uranium Deal
Tanzania has launched a groundbreaking $1.2 billion uranium mining project in partnership with Russia, a move set to place the East African nation among the world’s top uranium producers and significantly boost its mineral economy. The ambitious project is based in the
Rwanda Agrees to Host Migrants From U.S. Deportation Program
Rwanda has quietly signed a new migration deal with the United States government, agreeing to receive up to 250 migrants who are being deported under renewed immigration enforcement plans. The deal, signed in June 2025, reflects a growing international trend of third-country
Media Urged to Foster Unity and Safeguard Data
As the country gears up for the 2025 General Election, media professionals across Tanzania have been urged to focus on promoting national cohesion and to remain vigilant in protecting personal data during election coverage. This call was made during a recent training
Opposition Parties Gear Up For Upcoming Elections
With only a few months left before the much-anticipated 2025 General Election, opposition parties across Tanzania are working hard to meet the deadlines set by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). INEC has mandated that all political parties complete their internal vetting