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 Wins Uganda Support for UN Council Seat
Tanzania has received a major diplomatic boost after Uganda agreed to withdraw from the race for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council and instead back Tanzania’s bid, a move that strengthens regional cooperation within East Africa. The understanding was
Tanzania Strengthens National Food Reserves to Record Levels
Tanzania has made a significant leap in securing its food future, with national reserves reaching record levels by the end of 2025. Official figures show that the country now holds around 572,000 metric tonnes of food in strategic storage, marking a milestone
Congo President Seeks Another Term at 82
President Denis Sassou Nguesso of Congo-Brazzaville has announced that he will once again run for the presidency in elections scheduled for March, a decision that could further extend his time in power beyond four decades. The 82-year-old leader made the announcement on
President Samia Returns After Strategic UAE Visit
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has returned to Tanzania after concluding an official working visit to the United Arab Emirates, a trip that highlighted her administration’s continued focus on strengthening international cooperation and advancing economic diplomacy. While in the Gulf state, President Samia
Kenya Urges Vigilance Over Risky Overseas Job Offers
Kenya’s government has renewed its warning to citizens, particularly young people seeking employment, to remain alert to overseas job offers that appear attractive but may conceal serious risks. Officials say an increasing number of Kenyans are falling victim to fake recruitment networks
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi to Be Buried in Bani Walid After Killing
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of Libya’s former long-time leader Muammar Gaddafi, is expected to be buried on Friday, February 6, 2026, in the western city of Bani Walid, an area widely regarded as a stronghold of Gaddafi family loyalists. Saif al-Islam
President Samia to Launch New Kariakoo Market
Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner Albert Chalamila has announced that the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, will officially launch the Kariakoo Main Market on February 8, 2026. Speaking to journalists on Friday, February 6, 2026, Chalamila
Mtanda Urges Protection of Hidden Disabled Persons
Regional Commissioner Said Mtanda has called on Social Welfare Officers and stakeholders working with persons with disabilities to support government efforts to identify, protect, and advocate for individuals with disabilities who are hidden or isolated in their homes. Mtanda made the call
REA Power Project to Boost Agro-Processing in Katavi
The Rural Energy Agency (REA) Phase Two B (HEP 2B) project is expected to significantly expand and stimulate agricultural produce processing in Katavi Region, where the majority of residents depend on crop production. Katavi Regional Commissioner Mwanamvua Mrindoto made the remarks on