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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Iran Threatens Strategic Missile Strikes on Israel
Iran has issued a stark warning of a potential retaliatory strike against Israel within 48 hours should hostilities escalate, signaling a significant rise in regional tensions. According to Brics News, Iranian officials have stated their readiness to carry out heavy strategic missile
Sugar Wars: U.S. Sweetener Debate Meets Tanzania’s Supply Crisis
The news that Coca‑Cola is launching a cane sugar–sweetened soda in the U.S.—following a public nod from former U.S. President Donald Trump—has reignited debate over high‑fructose corn syrup (HFCS) versus cane sugar. Meanwhile, bottlers in Tanzania face severe sugar shortages, compounding global
China Announces BRICS Move to Reduce U.S. Dollar Reliance
The 17th BRICS Summit, held in Rio de Janeiro earlier this month, underscored a key paradox in international politics: a bloc often dismissed as fragmented and ineffective managed to provoke an immediate and forceful economic reaction from the United States—arguably the world’s
Nuclear Tensions Escalate Between U.S. and Russia
Tensions between the United States and Russia have reached a new high following a dramatic exchange between former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and U.S. President Donald Trump, with both leaders issuing veiled nuclear threats amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. President Trump,
Tanzania Unveils Logistics Hub to Transform Investment Climate
Tanzania has taken a bold leap toward becoming a major trade and investment destination in Africa, with the official opening of the East Africa Commercial and Logistics Centre (EACLC) in Ubungo, a suburb of Dar es Salaam. The launch was presided over
Samia Launches New Hub to Boost Trade
President Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to officially launch the East African Commercial and Logistics Centre (EACLC) today in Dar es Salaam—a massive project poised to position Tanzania as a leading gateway for trade and investment across the East African region. The
Tanzania Expands Voting Access for Marginalized Groups
Tanzania’s electoral authority has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that women, young people, and persons with disabilities are fully involved in every stage of the upcoming general election. During a stakeholder meeting held this week in Dar es Salaam, Chairperson of the
Tanzania Urges Bank to Speed Up Health Project
Tanzania’s Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has urged the African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank) to accelerate financial support for the completion of the African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) and other vital development projects in the country. Majaliwa made the appeal on Thursday in
Air India Cited for 51 Safety Violations by India’s Aviation Regulator
India’s civil aviation regulator has cited Air India for 51 violations of safety regulations, following a routine annual audit of the airline’s operations. The findings were released just weeks after a deadly crash involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, although authorities emphasized that